News Organic cotton sourcing guide launched BERLIN – A new guide to organic cotton which offers help and advice to brands looking to switch to or Read More »
News Katharine Hamnett calls for regulation to drive sustainable change LONDON – Fashion icon Katharine Hamnett claims most apparel brands are unwilling to fully embrace sustainability because it will impact Read More »
News Kering publishes ‘Planetary Boundaries’ paper PARIS – French luxury and lifestyle business Kering, which owns brands including Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen, has Read More »
News Attitudes to eco-fashion vary globally, says survey HONG – New research has noted distinct variations in attitudes to sustainable fashion around the world. KPMG, together with Hong Read More »
News Fast fashion “a feminist issue” WAKEFIELD – Fast fashion is a feminist issue according to the MP leading the ongoing UK Parliamentary select committee enquiry Read More »
News Textile mill initiative brings US$24m efficiency savings GENEVA – A World Bank-funded programme to boost sustainability in Vietnam textile mills has announced US$24m in energy, water and Read More »
News Japan apparel retailers lag on human rights TOKYO – New research has found that most Japanese apparel companies fall short on human rights issues. Business & Human Read More »
News Bangladesh slammed for violence against striking workers AMSTERDAM – Violence against protesting garment workers in Bangladesh has been condemned by Clean Clothes Campaign which claims the government Read More »
News German court dismisses Ali Enterprises claim DORTMUND – A German court has dismissed a case which claimed retailer KiK should take responsibility for fire safety deficiencies Read More »
COVID-19 causing major supply chain lay-offs 11th March 2020 No Comments LONDON – Civil society groups are calling on governments, brands and employers to protect supply chain workers from the economic and health impacts of COVID-19. Read More »
Nike claims it has no links with Xinjiang 11th March 2020 No Comments OREGON – Nike has attempted to distance itself from allegations of forced labour in its Chinese supply chains. The company has issued a statement in Read More »