News Landmark study measures fashion’s eco-footprint BOSTON – The global apparel industry is responsible for 6.7 per cent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions according to Read More »
News Job cuts on horizon at Missguided MANCHESTER – It would seem that not even the new breed of rapidly growing apparel etailers are immune from the Read More »
News Uniqlo in dispute with NGOs over unpaid workers AMSTERDAM – Japanese fast fashion brand, Uniqlo, is at loggerheads with a group of labour rights NGOs about its refusal Read More »
News Tree bark extract used as fabric water repellent LONDON – Researchers have successfully used betulin, a tree bark extract, to improve the water repellency of cotton fabrics, offering Read More »
News Fast fashion linked to microfibre pollution BRUSSELS – Wear better quality clothing garments and wash them less often is the key message of a new report Read More »
News US apparel sales drop in 2017 WASHINGTON – US apparel sales fell by two per cent in 2017 to US$215bn, according to new research. While e-commerce Read More »
News High street woes continue with JC Penney job losses TEXAS – US retailer JC Penney has announced it is to close its Milwaukee distribution and customer care centre with Read More »
News PETA slams Responsible Down group TEXAS – An apparel industry working group set up to ensure down is produced responsibly lacks transparency and puts industry Read More »
News Adidas dismisses NGO claims over unpaid workers AMSTERDAM – German sportswear brand, Adidas, has dismissed claims it should use its leverage to pressure one of its suppliers Read More »
Forced labour issue in Uzbekistan ‘improved’ 6th February 2020 No Comments BERLIN – Forced labour was used in the 2019 cotton harvest in Uzbekistan, but the situation is slowly improving. This is the message of an Read More »
H&M backs call to end PFAS use 6th February 2020 No Comments STOCKHOLM – Fashion giant H&M and Danish retailer Coop are joining chemical expert NGO ChemSec’s call to action to end the use of harmful PFAS Read More »
Cotton paper released as FREE download 6th February 2020 No Comments LONDON – Apparel Insider has released its much-discussed cotton paper, written in late 2019, as a free download. The paper can be viewed by clicking Read More »