Closing the apparel loop: myth versus reality Global fashion giant H&M group recently announced it has partnered with Swedish company re:newcell, whose smart technology recycles used cotton, Read More »
News Net sales surge as innovation pays for Inditex ARTEIXO – Sales jumped by ten per cent at the world’s largest fashion retailer, Inditex, in the first nine months Read More »
News H&M expands Alibaba collaboration amid sluggish sales STOCKHOLM – H&M has taken a significant step towards increasing its share of the burgeoning Chinese apparel market by expanding Read More »
US ruling protects domestic polyester sector WASHINGTON – US polyester manufacturers have applauded a decision by the US Department of Commerce to apply tariffs to fine Read More »
News Armani, Primark urged to disclose supplier lists AMSTERDAM – A campaign led by Human Rights Watch, Clean Clothes Campaign, and International Labor Rights Forum is calling on Read More »
New tool links brands to Chinese supplier factories NEW YORK – Six leading apparel brands, Target, Esprit, New Balance, Puma, Gap Inc and Inditex, have shared their supplier Read More »
News What price sustainability? We’re all ethical shoppers right? Well not quite. New research shows 78 per cent of us base our purchasing decisions Read More »
News SAC update aims to reduce audit fatigue SAN FRANCISCO – The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has released an updated version of its Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM), Read More »
Under Armour continues executive shake-up BALTIMORE – US sports brand Under Armour has hired a new finance chief and digital product head as part of 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 »