News France moves to lift textile EPR crisis PARIS – France is stepping up interventions in its crisis-hit textile Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system. The government says exceptional Read More »
News Performance Days expands Creative Area for Spring 2026 MUNICH – Performance Days is expanding its Creative Area format for the Spring 2026 fair which takes place 18-19 March Read More »
News Italy seizes 905 tonnes of “second-hand” textile waste ROME – Italian customs have seized more than 900 tonnes of textile waste that was being illegally shipped under the Read More »
News Texprocess to spotlight automation, AI and investment decisions FRANKFURT – Texprocess 2026 will bring around 200 exhibitors from 28 countries to Frankfurt in Germany from 21 to 24 Read More »
News AbTF to add cashmere traceability by 2027 HAMBERG – The Aid by Trade Foundation will make its Transparency Standard available for cashmere verified under The Good Cashmere Read More »
News HRW flags coercion risks for Uzbek cotton farmers BERLIN – The Uzbekistan government is violating the rights of cotton farmers through a coercive state production system. This is Read More »
News Study: wool’s moisture buffering limits post-sweat chill NORTH CAROLINA – A new scientific study has provided fresh evidence that wool base-layers offer superior thermal comfort during outdoor Read More »
News Remake to close after funding squeeze LONDON – Fashion advocacy group Remake is set to cease operations at the end of February. The NGO, which made Read More »
News Study sets out lab checks for recycled cotton ENSCHEDE – A new study has set out a laboratory “toolbox” to help regulators, buyers and auditors verify recycled cotton Read More »
Levi’s climate pledge praised for “setting industry standard” 31st July 2018 No Comments SAN FRANCISCO – US denim brand Levi Strauss has been praised by a leading environmental group after pledging to slash GHG emissions in its Asian supply Read More »
UK textile dyeing business fined for illegal operation 31st July 2018 No Comments LEICESTER – It is decades since the UK had a major problem with pollution from textile dyeing, but recent reports suggests an issue many assumed Read More »
European brands hit back on incineration issue 31st July 2018 No Comments LONDON – Apparel Insider has uncovered a clear divide between the US and Europe on the issue of how apparel brands deal with unsold stock. Read More »