Fresh wave of Accord signatories after costs clarified DHAKA – Around a dozen more brands have signed up to the 2018 Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety Read More »
News Patagonia platform aims to bolster eco-activism CALIFORNIA – In an unprecedented move for the global apparel industry, US outdoor brand Patagonia is to launch a new Read More »
New venture fund promotes ethical supply chains CALIFORNIA – The C&A Foundation is backing a new early stage venture fund which will invest in apparel supply chain Read More »
Gender equality targeted in garment sector initiative GENEVA – A new international initiative has been launched to improve gender equality in the global garment industry. Better Work, Read More »
News M&S, Puma, Next yet to sign new Bangladesh Accord AMSTERDAM – International apparel brands including Marks & Spencer, Puma, Fast Retailing, G-Star, Debenhams and Next are among more than Read More »
Apparel brands linked to ‘modern slavery’ conditions AMSTERDAM – A new report has linked major apparel brands including Benetton, C&A, GAP, H&M, Levi’s, M&S and PVH to Read More »
News Bangladesh garment sector failing women DHAKA – Women working in Bangladesh’s ready made garment (RMG) sector are regularly verbally and physically abused while often being Read More »
Faux fur faux pas Real fur from rabbit, mink and fox has recently been found in products sold as ‘faux fur’ by Tesco, Boots, Read More »
News Labour rights concerns threaten Vietnam trade deal BRUSSELS – Poor worker rights in Vietnam could prove a major obstacle to trade agreements with the EU, with textiles Read More »
Fast Retailing automation sees staffing cut by 90 per cent 10th October 2018 No Comments TOKYO – One of the world’s leading fast fashion brands is to introduce automation in its warehouses which will help it slash staffing levels by Read More »
Taiwan textile business unveils pioneering recycling tech 10th October 2018 No Comments TAIPEI – Taiwanese polyester and textile manufacturer, Far Eastern New Century Corp, has unveiled pioneering new recycling technology that converts discarded textile waste streams into Read More »
First garments launched containing RWS certified wool 10th October 2018 No Comments TEXAS – The first garments made with wool from Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) certified farms are now in stores. UK retailer Marks & Spencer, US Read More »