News Social audits ignore gender violence, claims HRW NEW YORK – Social audits in global apparel supply chains fail to address gender-based violence claims a new report by Read More »
News Investors urge Bangladesh Accord continuation NEW YORK – A group of 190 global investors representing over US$3 trillion in assets have written to the Bangladeshi Read More »
News Adidas refutes allegations over Indonesian supplier AMSTERDAM – German sportswear brand adidas has refuted claims that it has behaved unfairly in a protracted row related to Read More »
News Study outlines tannery worker health problems DHAKA – A new study claims most workers in Bangladesh’s export-oriented leather industry suffer from extreme health hazards due to Read More »
News Union fears over South Africa’s largest clothing retailer JOHANNESBURG – A leading union claims South Africa’s largest clothing and textile retailer could be on the brink of collapse Read More »
News EU launches EBA withdrawal procedure in Cambodia BRUSSELS – The EU has started the process that could lead to the suspension of Cambodia’s preferential access to the Read More »
News Finland urged to press for UNGPs during EU presidency BRUSSELS – Finland should use its Presidency of the EU to push for the implementation of the United Nations Guiding Read More »
News H&M calls for strengthened industrial relations in Bangladesh STOCKHOLM – Swedish fast fashion brand H&M has called for strengthened industrial relations in Bangladesh amid growing concerns over the Read More »
News Study: some clothing “disintegrating after a few washes” MUNICH – At this year’s ISPO in Germany, researchers presented evidence that clothing is polluting the ocean with tiny plastic Read More »
Massive hemp plant planned in US 12th December 2019 No Comments DALLAS – New plans have been announced to develop the largest hemp processing facility in the US. The proposals have been put forward by Panda Read More »
Renewal Workshop in US$5m funding round 12th December 2019 No Comments CASCADE LOCKS – Apparel recommerce specialist, The Rewnewal Workshop, which provides circular solutions for apparel and textile brands, has raised US$5.5m in Series A financing, Read More »