News Youngone steps up Uzbekistan textile expansion SEOUL – South Korean apparel manufacturer Youngone Corporation is planning a further US$41.6m investment in Uzbekistan over the next three Read More »
News Textile EPR rollout ‘highly fragmented’, new analysis finds BRUSSELS – New analysis has found wide differences in how textile Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes are being developed in Read More »
News Avalo claims 47 per cent carbon cut in first LCA TEXAS – Avalo says an independent life cycle assessment (LCA) found major emissions and water reductions from its first commercial Read More »
News Workers at Target supplier win US$6m in back pay WASHINGTON – More than 750 garment workers in Guatemala have received US$6m after labour rights groups uncovered wage theft at Read More »
News IAF calls time on cheap sourcing model LONDON – Fashion brands should stop chasing the lowest prices and tackle far bigger losses from overproduction, excess inventory and Read More »
News Bangladesh opens door to Shein-style selling DHAKA – Bangladesh Bank has opened a formal route for exporters to sell directly to overseas consumers via online marketplaces. Read More »
News Bangladesh calls for post-LDC trade clarity DHAKA – Bangladesh is urging a clearer trade settlement with the EU before the country graduates from LDC status in Read More »
News Textile Exchange publishes landmark polyester LCA TEXAS – Textile Exchange has published a landmark life cycle assessment (LCA) for polyester, the world’s most widely used fibre. Read More »
News Morocco textile recycling could unlock US$1.9bn, says IFC RABAT – Textile recycling in Morocco could unlock US$1.9bn in additional private investment and create more than 30,000 jobs. This Read More »
Debenhams suppliers count cost of administration 27th April 2020 No Comments LONDON – Suppliers to UK retailer Debenhams are being offered just 10 per cent of the value of orders after the department store slipped into Read More »
Online apparel sales bounce 30% in April 27th April 2020 No Comments LONDON – Online apparel sales rebounded dramatically in April after falling 30 per cent in March. New figures show sales for online fashion and apparel Read More »