News Microplastic problem way worse than feared, claims study MANCHESTER – New research suggests the amount of microplastics polluting the world’s oceans could be much greater than thought. A Read More »
News Vietnam textiles to profit from revived TPP deal HANOI – Vietnam’s textile and footwear sectors are among those which will benefit from lower tariffs thanks to the Comprehensive Read More »
News Patagonia backs new organic standard CALIFORNIA – US outdoor brand Patagonia is backing a new agriculture standard aimed ensuring soil health and ecological land management, Read More »
News Trump is trumped in a trade war WASHINGTON – The price of jeans in Europe may rise by 25 per cent if the European Union and other Read More »
News New Look plans to cut 980 jobs LONDON – Up to 980 jobs could be cut at UK fashion group New Look as part of a rescue Read More »
News US apparel groups press for Myanmar labour reform WASHINGTON – The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the Fair Labor Association (FLA) have expressed concern that labour Read More »
News EU aims to bolster textile chemical safety BRUSSELS – The EU has vowed to take a hardline approach to textile and apparel goods imported from non-EU manufacturers Read More »
News Unions demand trebling of Bangladesh minimum wage DHAKA – Unions in Bangladesh are calling for a trebling of the minimum wage for garment industry workers to US$192 Read More »
News Levi Strauss replaces people with lasers SAN FRANCISCO – US denim brand Levi Strauss has announced a major ramping up of its use of lasers as Read More »
Birla Cellulose targets 50% water reduction 1st October 2019 No Comments MUMBAI – Birla Cellulose, a global leader in the viscose industry and part of US$48.3bn Aditya Birla Group’s pulp & fibre business, has set a Read More »
GOTS certfiied facilities on the rise 1st October 2019 No Comments LONDON – The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has announced new figures which show there are now more than 100 companies in the United States Read More »