News Should garment factory audits be publicly disclosed? AMSTERDAM – There are fresh calls for the results of garment factory audits to be publicly disclosed. Talking to Apparel Read More »
News Calls in Canada for child labour legislation ONTARIO – A Parliamentary report in Canada has called for legislation to ensure businesses disclose steps they are taking to Read More »
News Study calls for microplastic weighting in fibre scoring tools LONDON – New research has highlighted the potential for including microplastic pollution in environmental assessment tools for the apparel and Read More »
News #MeToo could be catalyst for change for garment workers LONDON – The MeToo movement can provide a springboard to help improve women’s rights in global apparel supply chains, claims Read More »
News Allbirds announces US$50m funding round SAN FRANCISCO – Allbirds, a certified B-Corp brand which is trailblazing the use of sustainable materials in footwear, has announced Read More »
News New test method announced for microfibre discharge NORTHAMPTON – To address the issue of microplastic pollution, Eurofins | BLC have developed a new microfibre test method that Read More »
Collaboration creates first traceable Supima cotton LONDON – Italian textile business Albini Group, along with Supima and Oritain have announced a partnership to create the first Read More »
News Made-By goes into administration LONDON – Apparel Insider understands that Made-By, the sustainable apparel consultancy, has gone into administration. The news comes as a Read More »
News Cambodia ramps up war of words with EU PHNOM PENH: Proposals by the EU to strip Cambodia of its trading benefits over human rights concerns have been slammed Read More »
Patagonia raises bar on sustainable wool sourcing 27th June 2018 No Comments CALIFORNIA – US outdoor brand, Patagonia, has announced that all its key wool partners will now have to meet its own stringent internal standards for Read More »
BCI looks to align with SDGs 27th June 2018 No Comments BRUSSELS – The Better Cotton Initiative will be looking to align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) over the next decade. In his opening address Read More »