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Can Bangladesh’s RMG sector go digital?
DHAKA – A new feasibility study looked at the challenges and opportunities for developing a major digital platform to support
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Swiss fabric mill, AG Cilander, facing closure
HERISAU – AG Cilander, a luxury Swiss fabric manufacturer which supplies many of the world’s luxury fashion brands, is facing
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BASF and Inditex partner on Nylon 6 recycling
LUDWIGSHAFEN – Chemicals giant BASF and Spanish fast fashion group Inditex have announced the launch of a new nylon they
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Under Armour develops elastane alternative
BALTIMORE – Sportswear company Under Armour has developed what it claims is a more sustainable alternative to elastane. The business
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What can fashion learn from the outdoor sector?
LONDON – The outdoor industry has often been at the forefront of sustainability initiatives, setting an example for other industries,
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TrusTrace completes funding round of US$24m
STOCKHOLM – TrusTrace, a global SaaS company which hosts a platform for product traceability and compliance, has announced a US$24m
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20% wage rise for Tunisian garment workers
TUNIS – Textile workers in Tunisia have received a 20 per cent wage increase distributed over 2024, 2025 and 2026.
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EU parliament adopts anti-greenwash laws
STRASBOURG – A ban on misleading environmental claims on products has this week been adopted by the European Parliament. MEPs
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Shein sued (again) by fashion rival Uniqlo
TOKYO – Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo is suing Chinese brand Shein over claims the fast fashion company is selling copycats
BCI and Oeko-Tex hit back at eco-label report
10th May 2018
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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
Government and industry back Bangladesh Accord extension
10th May 2018
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DHAKA – The Government of Bangladesh has given its backing for the Bangladesh Accord to work in the country beyond May 2018 following a meeting
