News Otto Group to issue sustainability bonds HAMBURG – German textiles, apparel and homeware retailer the Otto Group will become the first company in its industry to Read More »
News Global garment factory mapping tool goes live AMSTERDAM – A new tool which is attempting to map every garment factory in the world has gone live. The Read More »
News New calls for tax breaks to encourage circular shift BRUSSELS – The use of policy instruments, including tax breaks and subsidies, should be used to drive improved textile and Read More »
News H&M gets fruity with new sustainable collection STOCKHOLM – A new collection from H&M will use fibres produced from oranges, pineapples and algae biomass. The retailer’s latest Read More »
News Nike snubs investor-led Workforce Disclosure Initiative LONDON – Nike has for the second year running failed to engage with an initiative whereby global investment groups probe Read More »
News 70 killed at factory producing textile chemical intermediaries YANCHENG – A huge chemical plant explosion in China has killed at least 70 people and injured hundreds of others. Read More »
News Unions denied access to flagship Ethiopia textile park HAWASSA – Thousands of workers at Ethiopia’s biggest industrial park have been striking demanding that unions be allowed access to Read More »
News ASOS asks third-party brands to tackle modern slavery LONDON – Leading global online fashion retailer, ASOS, is asking third-party brands to pledge to tackle modern slavery. The UK Read More »
News Top design award for textile recycling technology ESSEN – Ground-breaking technology which recycles post-consumer garments into clean and wearable clothes has been honoured with one of the Read More »
Making sustainability mainstream 8th February 2018 No Comments On the of the launch of its revised sustainable cotton standard, Apparel Insider catches up with the Better Cotton Initiative’s chief executive officer, Alan McClay. Read More »
Fresh wave of Accord signatories after costs clarified 8th February 2018 No Comments DHAKA – Around a dozen more brands have signed up to the 2018 Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety after the actual costs involved Read More »