News Japan apparel retailers lag on human rights TOKYO – New research has found that most Japanese apparel companies fall short on human rights issues. Business & Human Read More »
News Bangladesh slammed for violence against striking workers AMSTERDAM – Violence against protesting garment workers in Bangladesh has been condemned by Clean Clothes Campaign which claims the government Read More »
News German court dismisses Ali Enterprises claim DORTMUND – A German court has dismissed a case which claimed retailer KiK should take responsibility for fire safety deficiencies Read More »
News Bangladesh exports benefit amid sourcing uncertainty DHAKA – Ready-made garment exports soared from Bangladesh in the six months to December 2018, witnessing a 15.6 per cent Read More »
News Survey: Americans lag on sustainable fashion issues WASHINGTON – Americans lag on environmental awareness relating to the global apparel industry, according to a major new survey. Though Read More »
News EU textile chemicals regs “lack coherence,” says study BRUSSELS – A lack of coherent regulation in the EU means potentially hazardous chemicals continue to be used in all Read More »
News Calls to fit all washing machines with microfibre filters LONDON – The UK Government should pass legislation to require all new washing machines sold in the country to be Read More »
News Brands concerned Cambodia to lose EU trade benefits PHNOM PENH – Apparel Insider understands that Cambodia is set to lose huge swathes of garment production orders after Western Read More »
News Net closes on fur for fashion trade DUBLIN – The net appears to be closing on the global fur for fashion trade after the ISPCA (Irish Society Read More »
Esprit warns of two year transition period 26th February 2019 No Comments HONG KONG – Global fashion chain Esprit has delivered a disappointing set of financial results while warning that the next two years will be a Read More »
Should brands set science-based targets on biodiversity? 26th February 2019 No Comments LONDON – Global apparel companies need to start setting science-based targets for biodiversity or risk long term security of their supply chains. That’s the view Read More »