News H&M to discontinue Afound brand OSLO – H&M announced this week that it will be shutting down its digital fashion outlet, Afound, later this year Read More »
News Unifi launches recycled textile waste products GREENSBORO – Unifi, a company specialising in recycled and synthetic yarns, has announced the launch of two new products, expanding Read More »
News Shein sues Temu over alleged counterfeiting WASHINGTON – In a significant legal move, Shein, the global online fashion giant, has filed a lawsuit against Temu, the Read More »
News Zara launches recycled collection with Circ NEW YORK – Zara has announced a new women’s collection created in collaboration with Circ, a U.S.-based fashion technology company Read More »
News Shinkong Synthetic Fibers invests US$10m in Ambercycle LOS ANGELES – Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation, a global leader in polyester production, has made a significant investment of US$10m Read More »
News US bill proposes reform of de minimis rule WASHINGTON – A bipartisan coalition of Congressional lawmakers has introduced a new bill to reform the de minimis trade provision, Read More »
News Carcinogens at 3x legal limit found in women’s underwear on Shein app SEOUL – South Korean officials have reported that women’s underwear sold on the Chinese shopping app Shein contained cancer-causing agents Read More »
News Violence erupts at BGMEA amid calls for board to quit DHAKA – Violence erupted on Wednesday outside the headquarters of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) in Dhaka. Read More »
News Researchers conduct LCA of mycelium-based leather LONDON – In a study conducted an Indonesia, researchers conducted a life cycle assessment (LCA) on Mylea, a mycelium-based leather 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 »