News ILO wants international support for Uzbekistan cotton sector GENEVA – The International Labour Organisation has called for the international community to support Uzbekistan in its reform agenda – Read More »
News EU supports social dialogue in Bulgarian textile sector SOFIA – Bulgarian textile mills, unions and brands including H&M, Inditex and ASOS met recently to look at ways to Read More »
News Chinese researchers measure WTTP impact on microfibres CHANGZHOU – For the first time ever, researchers from China have measured the impact that textile dyeing wastewater treatment processes Read More »
News Consumers want brand transparency finds major European survey AMSTERDAM – The vast majority of consumers want more transparency from apparel brands and retailers claims new research. 80 per Read More »
News Apparel giant hits back at labour rights violation claims MONTREAL – Canadian global apparel business, Gilden, has hit back at accusations by NGOs and unions that its suppliers violated Read More »
News Organic cotton production backed in Brazilian states BRASÍLIA – Organic cotton production in Brazil has been given a boost with a new project which will support around Read More »
News Study: cotton most prevalent microfibre in deep seas PLYMOUTH – Pollution from cellulose fibres such as cotton and linen made up 80 per cent of all deep-sea microfibres Read More »
News Why garment worker burnout is bad for business LONDON – Garment worker burnout, as well as being unethical, is also bad for business. The cover story of the Read More »
News New laws, stronger enforcement: UK fashion enquiry hears evidence LONDON – New laws and stronger enforcement are needed to better regulate exploitation in the global supply chains of UK 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 »