News UK brands linked to pollution scandal LONDON – A damning new report claims UK retailers Tesco, Asda and Next are still sourcing viscose from Indonesian factories Read More »
News Landmark study measures fashion’s eco-footprint BOSTON – The global apparel industry is responsible for 6.7 per cent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions according to Read More »
News Job cuts on horizon at Missguided MANCHESTER – It would seem that not even the new breed of rapidly growing apparel etailers are immune from the Read More »
News Uniqlo in dispute with NGOs over unpaid workers AMSTERDAM – Japanese fast fashion brand, Uniqlo, is at loggerheads with a group of labour rights NGOs about its refusal Read More »
News Tree bark extract used as fabric water repellent LONDON – Researchers have successfully used betulin, a tree bark extract, to improve the water repellency of cotton fabrics, offering Read More »
News Fast fashion linked to microfibre pollution BRUSSELS – Wear better quality clothing garments and wash them less often is the key message of a new report Read More »
News US apparel sales drop in 2017 WASHINGTON – US apparel sales fell by two per cent in 2017 to US$215bn, according to new research. While e-commerce Read More »
News High street woes continue with JC Penney job losses TEXAS – US retailer JC Penney has announced it is to close its Milwaukee distribution and customer care centre with Read More »
News PETA slams Responsible Down group TEXAS – An apparel industry working group set up to ensure down is produced responsibly lacks transparency and puts industry Read More »
Scaling sustainability – inside the world’s largest denim manufacturer 21st February 2019 No Comments BURSA – The world’s largest denim manufacturer, which has set new benchmarks for sustainability and innovation in recent years, has told Apparel Insider it plans Read More »
Cambodia stung into action by EU threat 21st February 2019 No Comments PHNOM PENH – The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Sen (pictured), has promised free legal aid for garment workers as well as calling on factory Read More »