News Kering publishes natural capital update PARIS – Luxury retailer Kering, which owns brands such as Gucci and Alexander McQueen, has published its latest Environmental Profit Read More »
News Water shortages hit cotton output WASHINGTON – Water availability and related environmental challenges are hitting cotton crops. The latest figures from the International Cotton Advisory Read More »
News Has this tech business cracked the circularity code? LONDON – A UK tech business has told Apparel Insider it is confident its futuristic textile recycling technology will be able Read More »
News Higg Materials Sustainability Index updated SAN FRANCISCO – The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has updated its Higg Materials Sustainability Index (Higg MSI), a tool which Read More »
News Levi’s climate pledge praised for “setting industry standard” SAN FRANCISCO – US denim brand Levi Strauss has been praised by a leading environmental group after pledging to slash GHG Read More »
News UK textile dyeing business fined for illegal operation LEICESTER – It is decades since the UK had a major problem with pollution from textile dyeing, but recent reports Read More »
News European brands hit back on incineration issue LONDON – Apparel Insider has uncovered a clear divide between the US and Europe on the issue of how apparel Read More »
News C&A Foundation takes step to transparent philanthropy DUSSELDORF – C&A Foundation has become the first European foundation to sign up to Glasspockets, a Foundation centre initiative that Read More »
News M&S venture to invest in digital start-ups LONDON – UK clothing retailer Marks & Spencer has launched a new joint venture (JV) to bolster its digital transformation 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 »