News Report notes surge in recycled polyester use MILAN – Leading global apparel brands have notably ramped up the use of recycled polyester in their collections since signing Read More »
News Bangladesh defies MEPs and says Accord must go DHAKA – The Government of Bangladesh appears to have dashed hopes that it would extend the tenure of the Bangladesh Read More »
News Levi’s, C&A top ranked for green supply chain practices BEIJING – Levi’s is the world’s top ranked apparel brand in a report which assesses leading global brands on their Read More »
News WWF welcomes textile industry climate change initiative GENEVA – WWF has welcomed a new UN initiative which encourages apparel and textile supply chains to address climate change. Read More »
News Uniqlo to convert to denim process that slashes water use by 99% EXCLUSIVE – Japanese fast fashion brand Uniqlo has developed a new washing process for jeans that cuts water use by Read More »
News Patagonia gets political, backs Democrat candidates CALIFORNIA — US outdoor clothing brand Patagonia has announced it is endorsing Democrat Senate candidates Jon Tester of Montana and Read More »
News Apparel sector giants pledge to tackle forced labour NEW YORK – More than 100 global apparel and footwear companies have pledged to tackle forced labour risks for migrant Read More »
News Stella McCartney launches new foundation MILAN – British designer Stella McCartney has announced the launch of a new foundation which, among other things, will seek Read More »
News Textile Exchange and German Partnership for Sustainable Textiles collaborate MILAN – Textile Exchange and the German Partnership for Sustainable Textiles are to announce a new collaboration aimed at fostering 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 »