News Bangladesh to stage climate conference DHAKA – Bangladesh will stage the world’s first climate conference for the fashion industry this autumn, on 12 October. The Read More »
News Xinjiang products found on Temu website WASHINGTON – Chinese e-commerce site Temu has been accused of selling products from Xinjiang, in breach of a US ban Read More »
News Suppliers need support to meet emission targets LONDON – A new report claims fashion retailers’ green credentials are meaningless without better supply chain engagement. The ‘Following the Read More »
News UKFT launches advanced textile sorting project LONDON – The UK Fashion and Textile Association has announced a £4m project to develop and pilot an automated sorting Read More »
News Six killed by collapse at Moroccan textile factory CASABLANCA – Six people were killed after the collapse of sections of a building housing a textile factory in Casablanca. Read More »
News French activists call for government action on Shein PARIS – French activists have written to Bruno Le Maire, the French Minister of the Economy, urging regulatory measures against Read More »
News Better Cotton launches Uzbekistan ‘roadmap’ TASHKENT – Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton standard, has launched a roadmap aimed at extending its programme in Uzbekistan. Read More »
News New tech uses airflow to tackle microfibre shedding MILAN – Spanish fashion giant Inditex and technology business Jeanologia have jointly developed the world’s first industrial air system designed Read More »
News Australia launches clothing stewardship scheme SYDNEY – Australia’s fashion industry has been told it has 12-months to improve its environmental performance or face Government regulation. 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 »