News Bangladesh garment sector failing women DHAKA – Women working in Bangladesh’s ready made garment (RMG) sector are regularly verbally and physically abused while often being Read More »
Faux fur faux pas Real fur from rabbit, mink and fox has recently been found in products sold as ‘faux fur’ by Tesco, Boots, Read More »
News Labour rights concerns threaten Vietnam trade deal BRUSSELS – Poor worker rights in Vietnam could prove a major obstacle to trade agreements with the EU, with textiles Read More »
Ten sustainability issues we’ll be following in 2018 Time to talk to consumers H&M sells cotton products which proudly boast their organic credentials. Primark has unveiled its first Read More »
Brand pays US$2m to fix Bangladesh factories AMSTERDAM – A multi-national apparel brand has agreed to pay US$2m to fix alleged life-threatening workplace hazards in its Bangladesh Read More »
Sun sets on PFC use in textiles They’re the chemicals which enable our fabrics to repel water – making it bead up and roll away. They can Read More »
Ellen MacArthur report ignores key industry question A recent report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has called for the wasteful global apparel industry to adopt a new Read More »
News EU backs microplastics collaboration BRUSSELS – The European Commission has given its support to a new cross-sector agreement aimed at finding ways to reduce Read More »
Norway to ban fur farming OSLO – Is the clock ticking on the global fur industry? A number of brands have said their collections will Read More »
J Crew files for bankruptcy protection 4th May 2020 No Comments NEW YORK – US apparel business J Crew has filed for bankruptcy protection in a move which will see its main creditors take control of Read More »
Pakistan reels amid US$200m order losses 4th May 2020 No Comments LONDON – Millions of workers in Pakistan’s textile industry face destitution unless a way forward can be found between brands and their suppliers which has Read More »