News Absolute Denim takes lead on sustainable production REINACH – The global denim industry continues to act as a lightning rod for sustainability in apparel production. In a Read More »
News Swedish brands set internal climate targets STOCKHOLM – Leading Swedish fashion brands including H&M, Kappahl and Peak Performance have joined the work of The Sustainable Fashion Read More »
News Twine and Coats form strategic alliance TEL AVIV – A new alliance has been formed by Twine Solutions, the world’s first digital thread dyeing system manufacturer Read More »
News Apparel brands lag on exploitation in supply chains SAN FRANCISCO – New research claims apparel brands are failing to tackle the exploitation of workers in their supply chains. Read More »
News Water-saving initiative launched in Vietnam textile sector HANOI – WWF and Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) have launched a project to boost water management and sustainable Read More »
News Jack Wolfskin purchased by Callaway Golf Company CALIFORNIA – Callaway Golf Company is set to acquire German outdoor brand Jack Wolfskin for US$476m. The acquisition furthers Callaway’s Read More »
News German court sits on Ali Enterprises case DORTMUND – This week, a court in Dortmund held the first oral hearing in the case of the factory fire Read More »
News Patagonia donates US$10m to climate change causes CALIFORNIA – US outdoor brand Patagonia will donate the entire US$10m it saved in taxes last year to non-profits which Read More »
News China eyes US$100m green textile park in Philippines MANILA – A Chinese textile business has targeted the Philippines for a reported US$100m green textile park. China Zhejiang Guannan Read More »
Li & Fung staff bemoan severance pay 9th June 2020 No Comments HONG KONG – Sacked employees of apparel supply chain giant Li & Fung claim the company has not followed employment laws when terminating staff. As Read More »
Peta and the SAC: an unlikely alliance 9th June 2020 No Comments NEW YORK – Animal rights group Peta is using flawed data provided the Sustainable Apparel Coalition as justification for attempting to destroy Peru’s alpaca industry. Read More »