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 »
News H&M is world’s top user of sustainable cotton MILAN – Figures released at this week’s Textile Exchange Conference in Italy show H&M is the world’s leading user of Read More »
News H&M: an €8 sweater CAN be produced sustainably STOCKHOLM – A sweater that costs as little as €8 can be produced in a sustainable way, claims Swedish fast Read More »
US polyester producers complain of Chinese, Indian dumping WASHINGTON – Two leading US polyester producers, Unifi and Nan Ya Plastics, have filed petitions alleging that dumped and subsidised Read More »
News Global response to Nike’s circularity challenge OREGON – Nike has had a remarkable global response to a circular economy challenge it set to create new products 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 »