News Tree bark extract used as fabric water repellent LONDON – Researchers have successfully used betulin, a tree bark extract, to improve the water repellency of cotton fabrics, offering Read More »
News Fast fashion linked to microfibre pollution BRUSSELS – Wear better quality clothing garments and wash them less often is the key message of a new report Read More »
News US apparel sales drop in 2017 WASHINGTON – US apparel sales fell by two per cent in 2017 to US$215bn, according to new research. While e-commerce Read More »
News High street woes continue with JC Penney job losses TEXAS – US retailer JC Penney has announced it is to close its Milwaukee distribution and customer care centre with Read More »
News PETA slams Responsible Down group TEXAS – An apparel industry working group set up to ensure down is produced responsibly lacks transparency and puts industry Read More »
News Adidas dismisses NGO claims over unpaid workers AMSTERDAM – German sportswear brand, Adidas, has dismissed claims it should use its leverage to pressure one of its suppliers Read More »
News Uzbekistan finally ends child labour in cotton fields GENEVA – Child labour is no longer being used in Uzbekistan’s cotton fields, claims a new report, potentially reopening the Read More »
News Faster fashion hits supply chain CSR efforts PARIS – A survey of textile and apparel suppliers found more than half have accepted brand and retailer orders that Read More »
News Amazon’s Prime service drives record apparel sales NEW YORK – Apparel shoppers are switching to Amazon in their droves according to new research, with the convenience and Read More »
Boohoo forecast to post 95 per cent growth 23rd April 2018 No Comments LONDON – Analysts expect ultra fast fashion business, Boohoo, to announce an almost doubling of sales this year. A 95 per cent increase in revenues Read More »
Adidas and Reebok top fashion transparency index 23rd April 2018 No Comments LONDON – Adidas and Reebok have come out top in this year’s Fashion Transparency Index which ranks 150 of the biggest global apparel brands and Read More »