News H&M probed over data violations in Germany HAMBURG – A row has broken out in Germany over claims that H&M company bosses seriously violated the data protection Read More »
News New France law tackles waste clothing crisis PARIS – The disposal of old clothing will become illegal in France as part of new laws aimed at improving Read More »
News Hyosung launches regen sustainability programme SPONSORED CONTENT – As sustainably-made products have become more of a consumer expectation than just an industry trend, brands are Read More »
News Brands lobby Cambodia over labour rights WASHINGTON – A group of the world’s leading apparel brands have written to the president of Cambodia urging him to Read More »
News H&M, Hugo Boss back new cashmere standard HAMBURG – A new standard has been launched for cashmere which covers the welfare of cashmere goats as well as Read More »
News BCI: Xinjiang is different to Uzbekistan LONDON – BCI has claimed its presence in China is having a “positive impact on farmers [and] their families” and Read More »
News Greenwash not growth is fashion’s problem ZUG – Global Fashion Agenda has used this year’s Davos to call on global apparel brands to “re-evaluate the fashion Read More »
News Sustainable fashion faces funding gap BOSTON – Moving towards a more sustainable fashion industry will require a US$20bn to US$30bn increase investment – a factor Read More »
News C&A Foundation rebranded as Luades Foundation ZUG – The growing reach of philanthropy in the apparel space is in further evidence this week as the Brenninkmeijer Read More »
Patagonia hides anti-Trump tags in clothing 17th September 2020 No Comments CALIFORNIA – US outdoor clothing brand Patagonia admitted to hiding the phrase ‘Vote the a**holes out’ on a tag inside its latest line of shorts. The Read More »
Study estimates historic amount of synthetic microfibres 17th September 2020 No Comments CALIFORNIA – Researchers from the US have calculated that the total amount of synthetic microfibres which have entered the wider environment as we wash our Read More »