News Two-thirds seek out eco-clothing in global survey LONDON – 86 per cent of people globally are considering sustainability and the impact their decisions have on the environment Read More »
News New tech tackles supply chain traceability BORÅS – A new, secure textile traceability system has been developed in a research project at the University of Borås Read More »
News Key updates to Responsible Down Standard TEXAS – Textile Exchange has launched the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) version 3.0 which includes the first major revision since Read More »
News Study: 5,196 litres of water used in jeans lifecycle SÃO PAULO – A staggering 5,196 litres of water are used in the lifecycle of a pair of jeans according Read More »
News Brands seriously lag on circularity commitments COPENHAGEN – Global apparel brands are seriously lagging in their commitments to circularity claims a new status update from Global Read More »
News BGMEA joins UN Climate Charter DHAKA – Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGMEA), the apex trade body of export-oriented apparel manufacturers of Bangladesh, has Read More »
News EU concern over human rights in Asian apparel hubs BRUSSELS – The European Union’s trade commissioner has acknowledged there are “worrying developments” on the human rights front in three Read More »
News Evrnu debuts recycling tech with adidas hoodie NEW YORK – US tech business, Evrnu, has debuted its recycling technology, NuCycl, with the launch of a limited run Read More »
News BCI has “no plans” for a global LCA of Better Cotton impacts LONDON – The Better Cotton Initiative has told Apparel Insider it has no plans to conduct a global Life Cycle Read More »
San Francisco bans sale of fur 21st March 2018 No Comments SAN FRANCISCO — There is further evidence this week that the tide is turning against the global fur industry with news that San Francisco officials Read More »
Apparel bodies urge labour reform in Cambodia 21st March 2018 No Comments PHNOM PENH – A group of industry bodies representing some of the largest apparel brands in the world, including Gap, H&M and ASOS, have sent Read More »