News Dutch garment agreement needs “5-10 years” AMSTERDAM – The Dutch Agreement on Sustainable Garments and Textiles needs to include non-Dutch companies to meet its broader objectives Read More »
News Unions debate adoption of ILO Convention 190 CESME – More than 80 trade union leaders from Turkey, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Mauritius and Morocco met in Turkey Read More »
News Poll highlights confusion over sustainable fashion LONDON – Just under half (48 per cent) of Londoners surveyed said they think ethical and fair trade/labour practices are Read More »
News Forced labour garments blocked at US border WASHINGTON — US Customs and Border Protection is blocking imports of certain garments from China because of claims the goods Read More »
News Bluesign, Archroma join ZDHC as contributors AMSTERDAM – Archroma and Bluesign have both joined the ZDHC Foundation as contributors. The ZDHC Foundation oversees the implementation of Read More »
News Birla Cellulose targets 50% water reduction MUMBAI – Birla Cellulose, a global leader in the viscose industry and part of US$48.3bn Aditya Birla Group’s pulp & Read More »
News GOTS certfiied facilities on the rise LONDON – The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has announced new figures which show there are now more than 100 Read More »
News Nike suppliers embrace water reduction strategy OREGON – US sportswear giant Nike has outlined some of its work with key Chinese suppliers to slash water use Read More »
News Forever 21 files for bankruptcy LOS ANGELES – Forever 21 has become the first major fast fashion brand to file for bankruptcy. The company, which 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 »