News France’s garment impact database passes 48,000 products PARIS – France’s textile environmental labelling database is beginning to show clear patterns across clothing categories, with more than 48,000 Read More »
News Carbonfact opens 100s of textile LCA datasets LONDON – Carbonfact has released more than 300 open-source life cycle inventory datasets for the apparel and footwear sectors. The Read More »
News Syre closes in on US$1bn in offtake agreements NORTH CAROLINA – Textile-to-textile recycling company Syre says it has secured close to US$900m in offtake agreements from major apparel Read More »
News H&M drawn into changing-room row after JK Rowling criticism STOCKHOLM – H&M has been drawn into a renewed debate over gender-neutral changing rooms after JK Rowling criticised the retailer Read More »
News €3 duty hits low value fashion imports into EU BRUSSELS – The European Union has introduced a new customs €3 customs duty on low-value e-commerce parcels. The move is Read More »
News EU apparel prices fall as import slump deepens BRUSSELS – EU apparel import prices continued to soften in the first four months of 2026 as overall shipment volumes Read More »
News Fashion’s mass balance claims face greenwashing warning A new report has raised concerns about brands using mass balance accounting to support lower-carbon, recycled or bio-based material claims. Read More »
News France adopts landmark ultra-fast fashion law PARIS – France has adopted a landmark law aimed at curbing ultra-fast fashion. A raft of new penalties and advertising Read More »
News EU states demand crackdown on ultra-fast fashion BRUSSELS – Five EU countries are calling for new, tougher rules for online ultra-fast fashion websites. Germany, Denmark, France, the Read More »
Patagonia to assess climate impacts on suppliers 16th October 2019 No Comments EXCLUSIVE – US Outdoor brand, Patagonia, is launching a pilot programme with key suppliers to look at how climate change is impacting the lives of Read More »
Birla in recycled cotton breakthrough 16th October 2019 No Comments MUMBAI – Indian manmade cellulose fibre (MMCF) business, Birla Cellulose, says it has manufactured viscose fibre using pre-consumer cotton fabric waste. The new line of Read More »