News Longer garment use can halve climate impact LONDON – By wearing a garment twice as many times, its environmental impact can be halved according to research which Read More »
News Is off-setting a carbon copout? LONDON – Fashion Revolution has stepped into the (much needed) debate around carbon offsetting, noting that, “offsetting is the end Read More »
News Big brands quiet on historic day of climate action CALIFORNIA – US outdoor brand Patagonia is one of just two leading apparel brands to join the global climate strikes Read More »
News Celebrating leaders in sustainable textiles In autumn 2019, Apparel Insider will celebrate 50 people who are having a major influence on sustainability in the global Read More »
News Re:newcell unveils closed loop garments at Première Vision PARIS – Swedish recycling business, Re:newcell, has used this week’s Première Vision event in Paris to unveil the world’s first Read More »
News Social auditing has “failed spectacularly” claims report AMSTERDAM – The multi-billion dollar social auditing industry has failed garment workers “spectacularly” and is inherently flawed claims a new Read More »
News Ocean plastic fibres use blockchain in world first PARIS – Waste2Wear has launched what is claimed to be the world’s first collection of fabrics made from ocean plastics Read More »
News Price squeeze hits Bangladesh factories DHAKA – 25,000 workers have been laid off in the Bangladeshi ready-made garment (RMG) sector since February amid the closure Read More »
News Robotics and tech talk is misplaced, says supplier CHITTAGONG – Talk of automation, artificial intelligence and digitisation in apparel supply chains is misplaced and misleading claims one of 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 »