News Helmersson quits as H&M chief in surprise move STOCKHOLM – Helena Helmersson, CEO of Swedish fast fashion brand H&M, has unexpectedly quit her role. Fashion industry veteran Daniel Read More »
News Can Bangladesh’s RMG sector go digital? DHAKA – A new feasibility study looked at the challenges and opportunities for developing a major digital platform to support Read More »
News Swiss fabric mill, AG Cilander, facing closure HERISAU – AG Cilander, a luxury Swiss fabric manufacturer which supplies many of the world’s luxury fashion brands, is facing Read More »
News BASF and Inditex partner on Nylon 6 recycling LUDWIGSHAFEN – Chemicals giant BASF and Spanish fast fashion group Inditex have announced the launch of a new nylon they Read More »
News Under Armour develops elastane alternative BALTIMORE – Sportswear company Under Armour has developed what it claims is a more sustainable alternative to elastane. The business Read More »
News What can fashion learn from the outdoor sector? LONDON – The outdoor industry has often been at the forefront of sustainability initiatives, setting an example for other industries, Read More »
News TrusTrace completes funding round of US$24m STOCKHOLM – TrusTrace, a global SaaS company which hosts a platform for product traceability and compliance, has announced a US$24m Read More »
News 20% wage rise for Tunisian garment workers TUNIS – Textile workers in Tunisia have received a 20 per cent wage increase distributed over 2024, 2025 and 2026. Read More »
News EU parliament adopts anti-greenwash laws STRASBOURG – A ban on misleading environmental claims on products has this week been adopted by the European Parliament. MEPs Read More »
Rights groups demand ILO speak out on Xinjiang 11th November 2020 No Comments WASHINGTON – The International Labour Organisation is being urged to pass a resolution condemning China’s violation of its convention obligations with respect to its treatment Read More »
EU-project identifies GMO in organic cotton 11th November 2020 No Comments BREMEN – GMO content was found to be present in organic cotton products in a two-year EU funded project looking at blockchain and DNA testing Read More »