News EU launches EBA withdrawal procedure in Cambodia BRUSSELS – The EU has started the process that could lead to the suspension of Cambodia’s preferential access to the Read More »
News Finland urged to press for UNGPs during EU presidency BRUSSELS – Finland should use its Presidency of the EU to push for the implementation of the United Nations Guiding Read More »
News H&M calls for strengthened industrial relations in Bangladesh STOCKHOLM – Swedish fast fashion brand H&M has called for strengthened industrial relations in Bangladesh amid growing concerns over the Read More »
News Study: some clothing “disintegrating after a few washes” MUNICH – At this year’s ISPO in Germany, researchers presented evidence that clothing is polluting the ocean with tiny plastic Read More »
News Timberland, North Face supplier accused of union busting BATANGAS – A garment manufacturer in the Philippines which supplies to brands including Timberland, UGG, The North Face and J-Crew Read More »
News Next, H&M monitoring situation in Bangladesh DHAKA – Next and H&M are among western apparel brands currently monitoring the situation in Bangladesh where thousands of garment Read More »
News Microfibre release measured in major field study CALIFORNIA – One of the most comprehensive studies of its kind has found that textiles shed between 31,000 and 3,500,000 Read More »
News Study measures economic viability of closed loop fashion LONDON – A new report has for the first time evaluated the financial viability of using post-consumer clothing and textiles Read More »
News Ethiopia textile exports fall well short of targets ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia continues to miss export targets for textiles according to new figures presented by the government, with 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 »