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New initiative aims to green Vietnam textile sector
HANOI – WWF and the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) have launched a project aimed at boosting environmentally sustainability
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Microfibre pollution in sea traced back four decades
OBAN – Microfibre pollution has been an issue in the deep sea for at least four decades, according to the
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Report notes surge in recycled polyester use
MILAN – Leading global apparel brands have notably ramped up the use of recycled polyester in their collections since signing
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Bangladesh defies MEPs and says Accord must go
DHAKA – The Government of Bangladesh appears to have dashed hopes that it would extend the tenure of the Bangladesh
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Levi’s, C&A top ranked for green supply chain practices
BEIJING – Levi’s is the world’s top ranked apparel brand in a report which assesses leading global brands on their
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WWF welcomes textile industry climate change initiative
GENEVA – WWF has welcomed a new UN initiative which encourages apparel and textile supply chains to address climate change.
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Uniqlo to convert to denim process that slashes water use by 99%
EXCLUSIVE – Japanese fast fashion brand Uniqlo has developed a new washing process for jeans that cuts water use by
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Patagonia gets political, backs Democrat candidates
CALIFORNIA — US outdoor clothing brand Patagonia has announced it is endorsing Democrat Senate candidates Jon Tester of Montana and
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Apparel sector giants pledge to tackle forced labour
NEW YORK – More than 100 global apparel and footwear companies have pledged to tackle forced labour risks for migrant
28 killed as Moroccan garment factory flooded
10th February 2021
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TANGIERS – 28 workers have been killed after a garment factory in Morocco was flooded by rainwater. Local reports suggest the factory, located in the
India announces plans for 7 ‘mega’ textile parks
10th February 2021
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NEW DELHI – The Indian Government has announced proposals for seven huge textile parks over the next three years as part of plans to boost
Supply squeeze leads to organic cotton price rise
10th February 2021
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TEXAS – Supply-side dynamics are leading to increased prices and shortages of organic cotton. Organic cotton costs have increased by more than a quarter since
Unions call for global pressure on Myanmar military junta
10th February 2021
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YANGON – Ten global unions are calling on the UN Security Council to impose sanctions against military leaders responsible for the coup in Myanmar. The
