News Fresh backing for on-demand apparel production tech LOS ANGELES – A tech businesses which provides on-demand production to apparel businesses has raised US$11m in funding. The/Studio offers users, Read More »
News Syngenta refutes cotton farmer death allegations BASEL – NGO Public Eye has accused the Swiss agricultural chemical company Syngenta of exporting pesticides it claims are linked Read More »
News Can fur ever be fair? PARIS – Can real fur ever be fair and ethical? That is the question Apparel Insider asked as it approached Read More »
News Fashion sector warns of supply chain chaos after Trump tariffs WASHINGTON – The US has slapped 10 per cent tariffs on another US$200bn of Chinese imports in a move the Read More »
News Friends of the Earth targets polyester in microplastic campaign LONDON – Environmental group Friends of the Earth has launched a campaign to educate consumers on microplastics and ultimately try Read More »
News New apparel sector guide launched on SDGs NEW YORK – A new report offers detailed guidance to the apparel industry on how it can benefit from and Read More »
News Investors urge for Bangladesh Accord’s continuation NEW YORK – A group of 153 global investors representing US$2.8 trillion in assets have called for the continuation of Read More »
News Chemical exposure for workers a “global health crisis” says UN briefing GENEVA – Worker exposure to hazardous chemicals is a global health crisis claims a major new international report. Written by Read More »
News Monthly minimum wage agreed at US$95 in Bangladesh DHAKA – The Bangladesh Minimum Wage Board for readymade garment workers has set Tk8,000 (US$95) as the new minimum monthly 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 »