News US$9m funding round for recycling tech firm SEATTLE – US textile recycling technology business, Evrnu, has closed a US$9m round of Series A funding. The company recently Read More »
News Dutch garment agreement needs “5-10 years” AMSTERDAM – The Dutch Agreement on Sustainable Garments and Textiles needs to include non-Dutch companies to meet its broader objectives Read More »
News Unions debate adoption of ILO Convention 190 CESME – More than 80 trade union leaders from Turkey, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Mauritius and Morocco met in Turkey Read More »
News Poll highlights confusion over sustainable fashion LONDON – Just under half (48 per cent) of Londoners surveyed said they think ethical and fair trade/labour practices are Read More »
News Forced labour garments blocked at US border WASHINGTON — US Customs and Border Protection is blocking imports of certain garments from China because of claims the goods Read More »
News Bluesign, Archroma join ZDHC as contributors AMSTERDAM – Archroma and Bluesign have both joined the ZDHC Foundation as contributors. The ZDHC Foundation oversees the implementation of Read More »
News Birla Cellulose targets 50% water reduction MUMBAI – Birla Cellulose, a global leader in the viscose industry and part of US$48.3bn Aditya Birla Group’s pulp & Read More »
News GOTS certfiied facilities on the rise LONDON – The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has announced new figures which show there are now more than 100 Read More »
News Nike suppliers embrace water reduction strategy OREGON – US sportswear giant Nike has outlined some of its work with key Chinese suppliers to slash water use Read More »
64 NGOs lobby for EU supply chain laws 11th September 2019 No Comments NEW YORK – An alliance of 64 NGOs and trade unions in Germany, including Human Rights Watch, has launched an international campaign urging the German Read More »
Cotton linked to child and forced labour in China 11th September 2019 No Comments LONDON – Alarming new research has highlighted intensifying supply chain risks for apparel brands sourcing from Xinjiang and China as a whole amid expanding use Read More »