News Fast Retailing automation sees staffing cut by 90 per cent TOKYO – One of the world’s leading fast fashion brands is to introduce automation in its warehouses which will help Read More »
News Taiwan textile business unveils pioneering recycling tech TAIPEI – Taiwanese polyester and textile manufacturer, Far Eastern New Century Corp, has unveiled pioneering new recycling technology that converts Read More »
News First garments launched containing RWS certified wool TEXAS – The first garments made with wool from Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) certified farms are now in stores. UK Read More »
News World Bank backing for greening of Ethiopian textile industry ADDIS ABABA – The World Bank is to launch a project to support Ethiopia in the greening of its rapidly Read More »
News Labour groups call for compensation scheme in Bangladesh DHAKA – Labour rights groups in Bangladesh are calling for better financial protection for workers in the wake of industrial Read More »
News Leading labour groups call for ‘Pakistan Accord’ KARACHI – Leading unions and labour groups in Pakistan have called for the country’s own safety ‘Accord’ similar to that Read More »
News Fashion for Good opens interactive museum AMSTERDAM – The doors have opened on a new museum which informs and inspires end consumers about the latest thinking Read More »
News IFC, Gap initiative to drive sustainability in Pakistan textiles KARACHI – The International Finance Corp (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is to help textile manufacturers in Read More »
News Clothing microfibres contaminating sea salts MUMBAI – Synthetic microfibres from clothing have been found in leading brands of sea salts by Indian researchers. Eight brands 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 »