News Is this the world’s greenest garment factory? DHAKA – The world’s leading fashion brands are in a frantic race to reduce their carbon emissions in order to Read More »
News Canopy helps Shein push “sustainability” message SINGAPORE – Chinese fast fashion brand Shein has launched a promotional video, featuring a guest contribution from environmental non-profit Canopy, Read More »
News MTLC welcomes EU’s green claims proposals In an Op-Ed for Apparel Insider, Dalena White, a spokesperson for Make the Label Count (MTLC) responds to the recent Read More »
News US trade body bemoans greenwashing slurs NEW YORK – The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) claims its members are being ‘green-hushed’ amid heightened accusations of Read More »
News US brands slow to sign Pakistan Accord AMSTERDAM – Rights groups and unions claim US apparel retailers are dragging their heels in signing the Pakistan Accord, the Read More »
News Zalando uses contentious AI tech to help shoppers BERLIN – Zalando, an European online platform for fashion and lifestyle, is to launch a first beta version of a fashion Read More »
News AFWA backs calls for Bangladesh wage hike DHAKA – The Bangladesh arm of the Asia Floor Wage Alliance (AFWA) has backed demands by trade unions to increase Read More »
News Fast fashion purchasing practices ‘worsening’ in EU AMSTERDAM – Fast fast fashion purchasing practices are worsening in the EU, a new report claims. Researchers uncovered a trend Read More »
News Soundwaves used to tackle microplastics HONG KONG – Breakthrough technology developed by The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) with the support 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 »