News 20 cents on the cost of a T-shirt to pay a living wage QUEENSLAND – A 20 cent increase in the price of a T-shirt – less than 1 per cent of its Read More »
News Social audits not tackling worker complaints, says report LONDON – New research claims Social Accountability International (SAI) and the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) failed to deal effectively with Read More »
News C&A closes on 2020 sustainable cotton target DUSSELDORF – Global fashion retailer C&A has upped its use of organic or BCI certified cotton to 65 per cent Read More »
News The future of sustainable jeans? COPENHAGEN – Danish apparel brand Only is launching a new black jeans collection produced with sustainably sourced wood-based fibres and Read More »
News M&S, Patagonia rank highly on sustainability LONDON – Marks & Spencer and Patagonia are the only clothing retailers among the top five ranked businesses in a Read More »
News Fabric dyeing – with walnut shells LONDON – Basque outdoor brand Ternua has launched a new project which sees it collecting walnut shells to be used Read More »
News Guess launches apparel recycling initiative LOS ANGELES – Luxury US apparel retailer, Guess, has launched its own in-store collection and clothing recycling programme in California. Read More »
News Funding boost for circular economy initiatives AMSTERDAM – Five initiatives aimed at closing the loop in the apparel sector have been given a €1.29m funding boost Read More »
News Playing the long game FRIEDRICHSHAFEN – Sustainability pays in the long run is a key takeaway from this year’s European Outdoor Show which is 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 »