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Shoppers want chemical info on clothing, study finds
LONDON -A new study revealed that consumers across Europe are willing to pay a premium for instant access to chemical
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US officially closes de minimis loophole in tariff crackdown
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order eliminating duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value imports from China.
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Court rejects ‘carbon neutrality’ claims of Adidas
BERLIN – A German court has ruled against German sportswear giant Adidas AG for misleading advertising related to its climate
Amazon Haul extends invitations to Chinese sellers
NEW YORK – Amazon is ramping up its efforts to expand Amazon Haul, its budget-friendly online marketplace aimed at attracting
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Spinnova venture faces possible closure amid review
JYVÄSKYLÄ – Woodspin Oy, the manufacturer and distributor of Spinnova fibre, has launched negotiations concerning its entire workforce of 33
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SEC withdraws defence of climate risk disclosure rules
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has withdrawn its defence of rules mandating the disclosure of climate-related
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Shein expands use of deadstock fabrics in 2024
BEIJING – Shein, a global online fashion retailer, expanded its use of unused surplus fabric from other brands and manufacturers
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Study reveals which fabrics start to smell the quickest
SYDNEY – A new consumer study revealed that polyester garments begin to smell the quickest, requiring more frequent laundering than
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H&M reports higher Scope 3 emissions despite lower sales
STOCKHOLM – H&M Group has reported a year-on-year increase in its Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions for the 2024 financial
US textile reshoring ‘modest’ in scale, figures suggest
17th October 2018
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WASHINGTON – Figures from a new paper by the US International Trade Commission (USITC) suggest that talk of a ‘Made in the US’ resurgence in
Should garment factory audits be publicly disclosed?
17th October 2018
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AMSTERDAM – There are fresh calls for the results of garment factory audits to be publicly disclosed. Talking to Apparel Insider at a time when
Calls in Canada for child labour legislation
17th October 2018
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ONTARIO – A Parliamentary report in Canada has called for legislation to ensure businesses disclose steps they are taking to address child and forced labour
Study calls for microplastic weighting in fibre scoring tools
17th October 2018
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LONDON – New research has highlighted the potential for including microplastic pollution in environmental assessment tools for the apparel and textile industries. Researchers suggest it
