News EU tests find widespread clothing label inaccuracies BRUSSELS – More than a third of clothing items tested in an EU market surveillance campaign carried inaccurate fibre composition Read More »
News Youngone steps up Uzbekistan textile expansion SEOUL – South Korean apparel manufacturer Youngone Corporation is planning a further US$41.6m investment in Uzbekistan over the next three Read More »
News Textile EPR rollout ‘highly fragmented’, new analysis finds BRUSSELS – New analysis has found wide differences in how textile Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes are being developed in Read More »
News Avalo claims 47 per cent carbon cut in first LCA TEXAS – Avalo says an independent life cycle assessment (LCA) found major emissions and water reductions from its first commercial Read More »
News Workers at Target supplier win US$6m in back pay WASHINGTON – More than 750 garment workers in Guatemala have received US$6m after labour rights groups uncovered wage theft at Read More »
News IAF calls time on cheap sourcing model LONDON – Fashion brands should stop chasing the lowest prices and tackle far bigger losses from overproduction, excess inventory and Read More »
News Bangladesh opens door to Shein-style selling DHAKA – Bangladesh Bank has opened a formal route for exporters to sell directly to overseas consumers via online marketplaces. Read More »
News Bangladesh calls for post-LDC trade clarity DHAKA – Bangladesh is urging a clearer trade settlement with the EU before the country graduates from LDC status in Read More »
News Textile Exchange publishes landmark polyester LCA TEXAS – Textile Exchange has published a landmark life cycle assessment (LCA) for polyester, the world’s most widely used fibre. Read More »
Playing the long game 17th June 2018 No Comments FRIEDRICHSHAFEN – Sustainability pays in the long run is a key takeaway from this year’s European Outdoor Show which is this year taking place for Read More »