News Fresh warning over Turkmenistan cotton risks LONDON – A new report has warned of the risks of cotton that was picked using forced labour in Turkmenistan Read More »
News Australian business to scale recycling for fibre blends SYDNEY – An Australian tech business which uses a chemical separation process to recover cotton and polyester from used clothing Read More »
News Apparel trade bodies press Cambodia on labour rights WASHINGTON – Leading global apparel trade bodies have written to the Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen urging him to address Read More »
News Tchibo calls for regulations on supply chain due diligence HAMBURG – German retailer Tchibo has called for Europe-wide regulations to improve working conditions and wages in textile supply chains. Read More »
News Spinnova to create “world’s most sustainable workwear” JYVÄSKYLÄ – A Finish workwear business is set to become the first company to use the ground-breaking textiles fibres of Read More »
News Teachers, nurses, still forced into Uzbek cotton fields BRUSSELS – The use of forced labour remains a “systemic problem” in the cotton fields of Uzbekistan, claims the latest Read More »
News Myanmar garment sector shifts towards renewable energy YANGON – Garment manufacturers in Myanmar are switching to renewable energy to boost sustainability. With a number of factories already Read More »
News PVH makes losses at Ethiopian venture NEW YORK – PVH, which owns the Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein brands, recorded revenues of nearly US$9.7bn for FY2018 Read More »
News Study calls for improved ‘scoring’ methods for textile fibres BRUSSELS – A leading environmental impact tool for apparel needs updating to include the use and end of life phase 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 »