News Primark sustainable cotton initiative expands to Pakistan DUBLIN – UK fast fashion brand Primark says it has now sold 4.4 million pairs of pyjamas made with sustainably Read More »
News Clean Clothes urges brands to oppose Bangladesh minimum wage AMSTERDAM – The newly announced minimum wage for Bangladeshi garment workers has been branded outrageous by Clean Clothes Campaign. The Read More »
News Four brands on board as Evrnu closes on commercialisation PARIS – Levi Strauss and Stella McCartney are among four global brands which intend to launch lines using ground-breaking technology Read More »
News Wrangler to adopt foam dyeing technology GREENSBORO – US denim brand Wrangler has signed an agreement for its denim fabric to be produced later this year Read More »
News Fresh backing for on-demand apparel production tech LOS ANGELES – A tech businesses which provides on-demand production to apparel businesses has raised US$11m in funding. The/Studio offers users, Read More »
News Syngenta refutes cotton farmer death allegations BASEL – NGO Public Eye has accused the Swiss agricultural chemical company Syngenta of exporting pesticides it claims are linked Read More »
News Can fur ever be fair? PARIS – Can real fur ever be fair and ethical? That is the question Apparel Insider asked as it approached Read More »
News Fashion sector warns of supply chain chaos after Trump tariffs WASHINGTON – The US has slapped 10 per cent tariffs on another US$200bn of Chinese imports in a move the Read More »
News Friends of the Earth targets polyester in microplastic campaign LONDON – Environmental group Friends of the Earth has launched a campaign to educate consumers on microplastics and ultimately try Read More »
Faux fur faux pas 25th January 2018 No Comments Real fur from rabbit, mink and fox has recently been found in products sold as ‘faux fur’ by Tesco, Boots, FatFace and Romwe. Laboratory tests Read More »