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 »
Bangladesh defies MEPs and says Accord must go 25th October 2018 No Comments DHAKA – The Government of Bangladesh appears to have dashed hopes that it would extend the tenure of the Bangladesh Accord beyond November 30 in Read More »
Levi’s, C&A top ranked for green supply chain practices 25th October 2018 No Comments BEIJING – Levi’s is the world’s top ranked apparel brand in a report which assesses leading global brands on their green supply chain practices in Read More »
WWF welcomes textile industry climate change initiative 25th October 2018 No Comments GENEVA – WWF has welcomed a new UN initiative which encourages apparel and textile supply chains to address climate change. The UN Framework Convention on Read More »
Uniqlo to convert to denim process that slashes water use by 99% 25th October 2018 No Comments EXCLUSIVE – Japanese fast fashion brand Uniqlo has developed a new washing process for jeans that cuts water use by up to 99 per cent Read More »