News Queensland cotton farmer jailed for water fraud scam BRISBAINE – An Australian cotton farmer has been sentenced to nine and a half years in prison over one of Read More »
News German ruling targets misuse of ‘vegan leather’ labels COLOGNE – A German court has ruled the term ‘vegan leather’ can no longer be used to market synthetic or Read More »
News Belgium announces support for used textile sector BRUSSELS – Government officials have announced a package of measures to stabilise Belgium’s used textile sector amid an “unprecedented crisis.” Read More »
News North Carolina firm pioneers local hemp processing for apparel NORTH CAROLINA – Renaissance Fiber has announced the production of what it claims are the first T-Shirts made from hemp Read More »
News China launches world-first ionic liquid fibre plant HENAN – China has opened what is claimed to be the world’s first industrial-scale facility producing regenerated cellulose fibres using Read More »
News France’s textile recycling sector in public row PARIS – A public dispute has broken out in France between Refashion, the official textile eco-body, and Le Relais, the Read More »
News French textile recyclers dump clothes in protest PARIS – Used clothing was dumped outside stores across France this week in a protest by Le Relais, one of Read More »
News UK MPs press FCA over Shein IPO disclosures LONDON – A UK parliamentary committee has raised fresh concerns over Chinese fast fashion giant Shein’s bid to list on Read More »
News Fifth Italian luxury firm sanctioned for worker exploitation MILAN – Italian luxury brand Loro Piana, known for its high-end cashmere garments and owned by LVMH, has been placed Read More »
Brands lobby Cambodia over labour rights 23rd January 2020 No Comments WASHINGTON – A group of the world’s leading apparel brands have written to the president of Cambodia urging him to address ongoing labour concerns in Read More »
H&M, Hugo Boss back new cashmere standard 23rd January 2020 No Comments HAMBURG – A new standard has been launched for cashmere which covers the welfare of cashmere goats as well as addressing environmental and social issues Read More »
BCI: Xinjiang is different to Uzbekistan 23rd January 2020 No Comments LONDON – BCI has claimed its presence in China is having a “positive impact on farmers [and] their families” and the environment in response to Read More »