News Sustainability gains for US cotton farmers MEMPHIS – The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has announced significant improvements among its cotton growing members across key metrics relating Read More »
News HKRITA and Seiko Epson partner on recycling HONG KONG – Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (HKRITA) has announced a collaboration with Seiko Epson Read More »
News German revolt threatens EU supply chain law BERLIN – New EU laws which would hold multi-nationals accountable for violations of human rights and environmental standards in their Read More »
News Fresh forced labour claims over Uzbek cotton WASHINGTON – Independent civil society monitoring of the annual cotton harvest in Uzbekistan found that in 2023, local officials “resorted Read More »
News Helmersson quits as H&M chief in surprise move STOCKHOLM – Helena Helmersson, CEO of Swedish fast fashion brand H&M, has unexpectedly quit her role. Fashion industry veteran Daniel Read More »
News Can Bangladesh’s RMG sector go digital? DHAKA – A new feasibility study looked at the challenges and opportunities for developing a major digital platform to support Read More »
News Swiss fabric mill, AG Cilander, facing closure HERISAU – AG Cilander, a luxury Swiss fabric manufacturer which supplies many of the world’s luxury fashion brands, is facing Read More »
News BASF and Inditex partner on Nylon 6 recycling LUDWIGSHAFEN – Chemicals giant BASF and Spanish fast fashion group Inditex have announced the launch of a new nylon they Read More »
News Under Armour develops elastane alternative BALTIMORE – Sportswear company Under Armour has developed what it claims is a more sustainable alternative to elastane. The business Read More »
New Look plans to cut 980 jobs 7th March 2018 No Comments LONDON – Up to 980 jobs could be cut at UK fashion group New Look as part of a rescue plan which will see it Read More »
US apparel groups press for Myanmar labour reform 7th March 2018 No Comments WASHINGTON – The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the Fair Labor Association (FLA) have expressed concern that labour regulations in Myanmar don’t meet Read More »