News Shein faces fresh chemical safety claims in EU BERLIN – Greenpeace says Shein is continuing to sell clothing and footwear containing hazardous chemicals above EU limits. This is Read More »
News Primark shortlisted for German greenwashing award HANOVER – Primark has been nominated for Germany’s 2026 ‘Golden Vulture’ greenwashing award, by campaign group Deutsche Umwelthilfe. The group Read More »
News UK clothing suppliers report widespread unfair buying practices LEICESTER – A survey of UK clothing manufacturers has found that unfair purchasing practices by brands and retailers remain widespread. Read More »
News BlackRock linked to Vinted secondary share deal NEW YORK – Vinted is set to bring BlackRock onto its share register in a secondary share deal that could Read More »
News Carbios rejects claims by former exec and files criminal complaint PARIS – French biotechnology firm Carbios has rejected allegations by a former executive and filed a criminal complaint for what Read More »
News U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol in regenerative cotton push MEMPHIS – The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has opened grower enrolment for 2026, with new measures designed to verify regenerative Read More »
News Worn Again launches poly-cotton recycling plant in Switzerland WINTERTHUR – Worn Again Technologies has started up a demonstration-scale textile-to-fibre recycling plant in Winterthur, Switzerland. The company is looking Read More »
News OCA sets out strategy to scale organic cotton AMSTERDAM – The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) has unveiled a new strategy which is aimed at expanding organic cotton supply. Read More »
News Middle East crisis hits garment export routes LONDON – Rising tensions across the Middle East are creating fresh uncertainty for global fashion logistics and export routes. Research Read More »
Study: cotton most prevalent microfibre in deep seas 19th November 2018 No Comments PLYMOUTH – Pollution from cellulose fibres such as cotton and linen made up 80 per cent of all deep-sea microfibres found in new research on Read More »
Why garment worker burnout is bad for business 19th November 2018 No Comments LONDON – Garment worker burnout, as well as being unethical, is also bad for business. The cover story of the latest printed edition of Apparel Read More »