News Zara blurs lines between offline and digital LONDON – A new store by Spanish fashion brand, Zara, potentially paves the way for a new shopping experience where Read More »
News Could living wages avert race to bottom? DHAKA – A twelve-month survey of 223 Bangladesh garment factory owners coupled with research on raw materials prices found that, Read More »
News Sateri under scrutiny over viscose sourcing SHANGHAI – An independent audit claims to have found that globally leading Chinese viscose business, Sateri, has been sourcing pulp Read More »
News Justice for families of Pakistan garment factory fire KARACHI – Families affected by the Ali Enterprises garment factory fire of 2012 which killed more than 250 garment workers Read More »
News Vietnam snubs textile projects over pollution fears HANOI – New figures suggest government agencies in Vietnam have become reluctant to license textile dyeing and finishing projects due Read More »
News Pollution to soar as Bangladesh garment sector grows DHAKA – New research suggests the amount of wastewater generated by Bangladesh’s ready-made-garment industry could be set to rise more Read More »
News Supply of used clothing flooding market LONDON – New research claims the global market for used clothing is in danger of being flooded as demand fails Read More »
News US textile industry backs China tariffs WASHINGTON – US retaliatory tariffs against China look likely to include textiles after the National Council of Textile Organisations (NCTO) Read More »
News Luxury brands slammed on human rights transparency LONDON – Luxury brands LVMH, Hermès and Prada have been heavily criticised for a lack of transparency on human rights 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 »