News Organic cotton sector calls for investment to build supply resilience ISTANBUL – The organic cotton sector must increase investment and collaboration if it is to build more resilient supply systems. Read More »
News UN-backed study questions Africa textile waste claims GENEVA – A new study backed by UN Trade and Development has challenged claims that used clothing exports to Africa Read More »
News Shein claims €22m French fine is “manifestly disproportionate” PARIS – French authorities have imposed fresh fines totalling €22.5m on Shein over consumer protection and environmental information breaches. The Read More »
News GR3N raises €15.5m for polyester recycling plant ZURICH – Swiss chemical recycling company GR3N has raised €15.5m to support an industrial-scale PET and polyester recycling plant in Read More »
News Trust Protocol adds forensic testing for US cotton claims MEMPHIS – The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has launched a new Physical Assurance Program using forensic testing to verify the Read More »
News Carbios delays China PET biorecycling plant to 2028 CLERMONT-FERRAND – Carbios says it has put back the commissioning of its planned PET biorecycling plant in China by around one Read More »
News Cotton output set to fall as costs and climate pressure grows WASHINGTON – Global production is forecast to decline in 2026/27 as rising input costs, drought and competition from man-made fibres Read More »
News UK consumers lead on clothing donations and recycling NORTH CAROLINA – UK consumers are among the world’s leading donors and recyclers of unwanted clothing, according to new Cotton Read More »
News EU fines Temu €200m over illegal product risks BRUSSELS – The European Commission has fined Chinese online retailer Temu €200m for breaching the Digital Services Act. The landmark Read More »
Pakistan harvests its first organic cotton 31st January 2019 No Comments RAHIM YAR KHAN – Pakistan this week saw the harvesting of its first organic cotton bale in the province of Balochistan in the south west Read More »
UK enquiry singles out sustainability laggards 31st January 2019 No Comments LONDON – A UK Parliamentary enquiry has singled out major fashion retailers failing to promote environmental sustainability or protect their workers. The Environmental Audit committee’s Read More »
Inventories at H&M up 12% to US$4.1bn 31st January 2019 No Comments STOCKHOLM – Swedish fast fashion giant H&M is sat on US$4.1bn of unsold stock, with inventories up 12 per cent over 12 months. The annual Read More »