News Violent clashes: the high price of cheap apparel LONDON – See the table above? There is a direct link between that and the violent clashes between protesting garment Read More »
News Asos shares slump on gloomy trading update LONDON – Asos, the online fashion retailer, has claimed it is making progress in its turnaround efforts but this will Read More »
News US regulators want data on ‘forever chemicals’ WASHINGTON – Manufacturers and importers of clothing into the US will have to tell regulators the amount of PFAS ‘forever Read More »
News At least 1 killed amid Bangladesh wage protests DHAKA – A garment factory worker has been shot dead by police in Bangladesh as thousands of garment workers took Read More »
News Textile recycler signs multi-year Lindex deal GOTHENBERG – Infinited Fiber Company (IFC) has signed a major deal with one of Europe’s leading fashion brands, Lindex. The Read More »
News US Congress member seeks Shein investigation WASHINGTON – A member of the US Congress has called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to investigate Chinese Read More »
News Uzbekistan to stage IAF Fashion Convention in 2024 SAMARKAND – Uzbekistan will stage next year’s prestigious IAF World Fashion Convention. The decision to hold the 2024 event in Read More »
News Inditex signs €70m recycled polyester deal LOS ANGELES – Spanish fashion giant Inditex has signed a three-year agreement to buy textile to textile recycled polyester cycora Read More »
News Factory reps propose new wage of US$94 in Bangladesh DHAKA – Garment factory representatives in Bangladesh have proposed a new minimum wage of BDT 10,400 (US$94) per month for 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 »