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U.S. Cotton Trust doubles grower participation
MEMPHIS – The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol says it has doubled grower participation for the 2021/22 crop since the programme’s
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Bangladesh hits garment export target in 10-months
DHAKA – Readymade garment (RMG) exports from Bangladesh have hit their target for the full fiscal year in just 10
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Inditex signs €100m deal with Infinited Fiber Company
HELSINKI – Spanish fast fashion retailer Inditex, parent company of Zara, has signed a €100m deal with textile recycler Infinited
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Adidas accused of failing factory workers in Cambodia
AMSTERDAM – Garment factory workers in Cambodia, which produced garments for Adidas – among other brands – were deprived of
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Shein, 9,000 new lines a day, and ESG investing
LONDON – Chinese fast fashion brand Shein dropped 9,008 new product lines today. On Tuesday it dropped 9,677. On Monday
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Recover opens Bangladesh recycling facility
VALENCIA – Recycled cotton fibre producer, Recover, has opened a new facility in Bangladesh which will use Recover’s proprietary machinery
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EURATEX launches EU-Ukraine textile initiative
BRUSSELS – EURATEX, the EU textile trade body, has launched a new initiative aimed at facilitating cooperation between European and
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PFAS chemicals found in children’s clothing
NEWTON – A new study found that nearly 60 per cent of children’s textiles labeled “waterproof”, “stain-resistant”, or “environmentally friendly” contained toxic PFAS substances.
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Boohoo plans to increase near-sourcing
LONDON – British online fast-fashion retailer Boohoo says it plans to increase near-sourcing from the United Kingdom, Europe and northern
Coronavirus could be catastrophe for China textile sector
4th February 2020
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LONDON – The coronavirus could be disastrous for China’s polyester and textile supply chains if the disease spreads to other cities. With Central China at
Bangladesh to revitalise silk sector
4th February 2020
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DHAKA – More than US$100m will be spent on revitalising the once-booming traditional silk sector of Bangladesh. Work will be led by Bangladesh Silk Development
