News Retailers shun Xinjiang cotton amid rights concerns XINJIANG – Cotton On and Target Australia have both announced they have stopped sourcing cotton from China’s Xinjiang province because Read More »
News Major Bangladesh events spotlight responsibility DHAKA – Responsibility is the theme of the 11th Bangladesh Denim Expo which takes place on 5th and 6th November Read More »
News Patagonia to assess climate impacts on suppliers EXCLUSIVE – US Outdoor brand, Patagonia, is launching a pilot programme with key suppliers to look at how climate change Read More »
News Birla in recycled cotton breakthrough MUMBAI – Indian manmade cellulose fibre (MMCF) business, Birla Cellulose, says it has manufactured viscose fibre using pre-consumer cotton fabric Read More »
News Clothing made from straw unveiled in Canada VANCOUVER – Energy company, Fortum, and fibre technology business, Spinnova, are this week showcasing what is claimed to be the Read More »
News Serious abuse exposed at Lululemon supplier VANCOUVER – Lululemon, the Canadian athleisure brand, says it has launched an investigation into its sourcing after a report in Read More »
News RGE to invest US$200m in fibre research SINGAPORE – Asian industrial conglomerate, Royal Golden Eagle (RGE), has announced plans to invest US$200m over the next ten years Read More »
News Leading brands take steps towards living wages AMSTERDAM – Leading international apparel brands, including PVH, Bestseller, H&M, ASOS, Inditex, Primark and Esprit have adopted a joint due Read More »
News BGMEA slams Guardian report on RMG sector DHAKA – Bangladesh’s main textile trade body, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), has hit back at a Read More »
BCI and Oeko-Tex hit back at eco-label report 10th May 2018 No Comments LONDON – Both Oeko-Tex and the Better Cotton Initiative have issued a robust defence of their respective standards following a recent report which claimed that Read More »
Government and industry back Bangladesh Accord extension 10th May 2018 No Comments DHAKA – The Government of Bangladesh has given its backing for the Bangladesh Accord to work in the country beyond May 2018 following a meeting Read More »