News New apparel sector guide launched on SDGs NEW YORK – A new report offers detailed guidance to the apparel industry on how it can benefit from and Read More »
News Investors urge for Bangladesh Accord’s continuation NEW YORK – A group of 153 global investors representing US$2.8 trillion in assets have called for the continuation of Read More »
News Chemical exposure for workers a “global health crisis” says UN briefing GENEVA – Worker exposure to hazardous chemicals is a global health crisis claims a major new international report. Written by Read More »
News Monthly minimum wage agreed at US$95 in Bangladesh DHAKA – The Bangladesh Minimum Wage Board for readymade garment workers has set Tk8,000 (US$95) as the new minimum monthly Read More »
News New report calls on fashion industry to end greenwashing LONDON – A new report has called on the UK government and fashion industry to develop initiatives to tackle greenwashing Read More »
News Invista announces further nylon 6,6 capacity expansion SHANGHAI – Chemical intermediates, polymers and fibres business, Invista, has announced plans to add 40,000 tons of nylon 6,6 polymer Read More »
News PVH wins award for work in Ethiopia NEW YORK – PVH Corp, which owns the Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein brands, has won a prodigious award for Read More »
News China’s largest textile business invests US$2bn in Nigeria LAGOS – China’s largest textile manufacturer, Shandong Ruyi Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian government Read More »
News Green light for JV which tackles microfibre pollution CALIFORNIA – A new US venture which tackles synthetic fibre pollution has got the green light for commercialisation. The new technology 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 »