News Sri Lanka trade benefits threatened by political turmoil COLOMBO – Sri Lanka’s duty-free access to the European Union is under threat after the country’s president replaced the elected Read More »
News Sir Philip Green headlines dent Topshop popularity LONDON – Arcadia brands such as Topshop and Miss Selfridge “face huge challenges” in the months ahead if the results Read More »
News Fast fashion under cosh as UK enquiry continues LONDON – Some fast fashion garments are so cheap and poorly produced even charity shops don’t want them, UK MPs Read More »
News Fair Wear Foundation and ‘Textilbündnis’ press for living wages BERLIN – Fair Wear Foundation and the German Partnership for Sustainable Textiles (‘Textilbündnis’) have agreed to collaborate to promote the Read More »
News Latest data shows suppliers being hammered on price LONDON – Apparel brands are hammering suppliers on price harder than ever, according to new data. Many suppliers answering the Read More »
News Aus tech business produces sweater from organic waste PERTH – Australian tech business Nanollose has announced its first test garment – a 3D knitted sweater made using fibres Read More »
News Investors voice concerns over Bangladeshi tanneries DHAKA – 58 global investors have written to the Government of Bangladesh expressing concern over human rights and environmental practices Read More »
News New initiative aims to green Vietnam textile sector HANOI – WWF and the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) have launched a project aimed at boosting environmentally sustainability Read More »
News Microfibre pollution in sea traced back four decades OBAN – Microfibre pollution has been an issue in the deep sea for at least four decades, according to the 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 »