News Microfibre release measured in major field study CALIFORNIA – One of the most comprehensive studies of its kind has found that textiles shed between 31,000 and 3,500,000 Read More »
News Study measures economic viability of closed loop fashion LONDON – A new report has for the first time evaluated the financial viability of using post-consumer clothing and textiles Read More »
News Ethiopia textile exports fall well short of targets ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia continues to miss export targets for textiles according to new figures presented by the government, with Read More »
News Indian garment workers earn 11p an hour, says US study CALIFORNIA – What is claimed to be the most comprehensive study of its kind claims all apparel brands sourcing from Read More »
News Report wants investor pressure over living wages STOCKHOLM – The investment community should be doing more to pressure apparel brands to push for living wages in apparel Read More »
News Pakistan harvests its first organic cotton RAHIM YAR KHAN – Pakistan this week saw the harvesting of its first organic cotton bale in the province of Read More »
News UK enquiry singles out sustainability laggards LONDON – A UK Parliamentary enquiry has singled out major fashion retailers failing to promote environmental sustainability or protect their Read More »
News Inventories at H&M up 12% to US$4.1bn STOCKHOLM – Swedish fast fashion giant H&M is sat on US$4.1bn of unsold stock, with inventories up 12 per cent Read More »
News Green finance boost for Myanmar garment sector YANGON – Myanmar’s garment production sector is looking to cut down on CO2 emissions and boost environmental performance with the Read More »
Water-saving initiative launched in Vietnam textile sector 3rd December 2018 No Comments HANOI – WWF and Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) have launched a project to boost water management and sustainable energy use in Vietnam’s textile Read More »