News First garments launched containing RWS certified wool TEXAS – The first garments made with wool from Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) certified farms are now in stores. UK Read More »
News World Bank backing for greening of Ethiopian textile industry ADDIS ABABA – The World Bank is to launch a project to support Ethiopia in the greening of its rapidly Read More »
News Labour groups call for compensation scheme in Bangladesh DHAKA – Labour rights groups in Bangladesh are calling for better financial protection for workers in the wake of industrial Read More »
News Leading labour groups call for ‘Pakistan Accord’ KARACHI – Leading unions and labour groups in Pakistan have called for the country’s own safety ‘Accord’ similar to that Read More »
News Fashion for Good opens interactive museum AMSTERDAM – The doors have opened on a new museum which informs and inspires end consumers about the latest thinking Read More »
News IFC, Gap initiative to drive sustainability in Pakistan textiles KARACHI – The International Finance Corp (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is to help textile manufacturers in Read More »
News Clothing microfibres contaminating sea salts MUMBAI – Synthetic microfibres from clothing have been found in leading brands of sea salts by Indian researchers. Eight brands Read More »
News EU launches withdrawal process of Cambodia trade benefits BRUSSELS – Cambodia is on the brink of losing duty-free trading access to the European Union. European Commissioner for Trade Read More »
News UK fashion bosses called to task over sustainability LONDON – Fashion bosses in the UK are being asked by the Government to reveal their environmental record. Amid growing 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 »