News Higg Materials Sustainability Index updated SAN FRANCISCO – The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has updated its Higg Materials Sustainability Index (Higg MSI), a tool which Read More »
News Levi’s climate pledge praised for “setting industry standard” SAN FRANCISCO – US denim brand Levi Strauss has been praised by a leading environmental group after pledging to slash GHG Read More »
News UK textile dyeing business fined for illegal operation LEICESTER – It is decades since the UK had a major problem with pollution from textile dyeing, but recent reports Read More »
News European brands hit back on incineration issue LONDON – Apparel Insider has uncovered a clear divide between the US and Europe on the issue of how apparel Read More »
News C&A Foundation takes step to transparent philanthropy DUSSELDORF – C&A Foundation has become the first European foundation to sign up to Glasspockets, a Foundation centre initiative that Read More »
News M&S venture to invest in digital start-ups LONDON – UK clothing retailer Marks & Spencer has launched a new joint venture (JV) to bolster its digital transformation Read More »
News Oeko-Tex standard achieves top safety rating AMSTERDAM – The Eco Passport standard of Oeko-Tex has achieved the highest level of certification in the ZDHC Conformance programme. Read More »
News Bangladesh warned to let safety work continue DHAKA – The Bangladeshi government has been warned that apparel brands may reconsider sourcing decisions if the Bangladesh Accord is Read More »
News Calls for change in shopping habits after Burberry furore LONDON – As the debate about Burberry’s decision to destroy £28m worth of stock rumbles on, Fashion Revolution’s founder and Read More »
Price squeeze continues for garment factories 3rd September 2019 No Comments AMSTERDAM – Research among more than 700 apparel suppliers globally has found continued downward pressure on prices faced by factory owners. The latest Better Buying Read More »
No-deal Brexit could cost UK fashion £900m 3rd September 2019 No Comments LONDON – The British Fashion Council (BFC) has claimed a no deal Brexit could cost the UK fashion sector up to £900m over the course Read More »