News Study finds ‘cost per wear’ info shifts shoppers to quality CAMBRIDGE – A new study found that showing shoppers the “cost per wear” (CPW) of garments could nudge them towards Read More »
News Lenzing adds natural texture to TENCEL with new fibre LENZING – Lenzing has unveiled a new fibre designed to bring natural irregularity and texture to its regenerated cellulosic range. Read More »
News Ralph Lauren lifts lid on supplier performance data NEW YORK – Ralph Lauren has published detailed, third-party verified environmental performance scores for hundreds of its suppliers. The data, Read More »
News MAS ACME’s data-driven revolution in supply chain optimisation MAS ACME, a specialised division of MAS Holding, is unlocking 80 per cent of hidden value in apparel supply chains Read More »
News New consumer label to verify physical BCI Cotton GENEVA – The Better Cotton Initiative has launched a new consumer-facing product label that lets retailers and brands state, on Read More »
News Vestiaire turns resale into carbon credits in fashion first LONDON – Vestiaire Collective will monetise avoided emissions from second-hand purchases as tradable carbon credits on the voluntary carbon market. Read More »
News Major brands collaborate to push hemp denim AMSTERDAM – In an industry first, major fashion players have joined forces to push hemp from the margins of novelty Read More »
News France chosen for Shein’s first bricks-and-mortar stores PARIS – Shein will open six permanent bricks-and-mortar stores in France from November in a world-first for the ultra-fast-fashion group. Read More »
News China team uses enzymes to crack polyester-cotton recycling BEIJING – Chinese researchers have reported a fully enzymatic route to recycle dyed polyester-cotton textiles into high-purity terephthalic acid (TPA). Read More »
Wool output forecast for 5.7 per cent drop in dought-hit Australia 17th August 2018 No Comments SYDNEY – Australian wool production is forecast to fall by 5.7 per cent for the 2018/19 season as ongoing drought conditions hit output and wool Read More »
Selfie-syndrome fuelling wasteful purchasing 17th August 2018 No Comments LONDON – Almost one in ten Brits have revealed they have bought clothes online to wear once with the aim of posting a photo to Read More »