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European brands hit back on incineration issue
LONDON – Apparel Insider has uncovered a clear divide between the US and Europe on the issue of how apparel
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C&A Foundation takes step to transparent philanthropy
DUSSELDORF – C&A Foundation has become the first European foundation to sign up to Glasspockets, a Foundation centre initiative that
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M&S venture to invest in digital start-ups
LONDON – UK clothing retailer Marks & Spencer has launched a new joint venture (JV) to bolster its digital transformation
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Oeko-Tex standard achieves top safety rating
AMSTERDAM – The Eco Passport standard of Oeko-Tex has achieved the highest level of certification in the ZDHC Conformance programme.
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Bangladesh warned to let safety work continue
DHAKA – The Bangladeshi government has been warned that apparel brands may reconsider sourcing decisions if the Bangladesh Accord is
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Calls for change in shopping habits after Burberry furore
LONDON – As the debate about Burberry’s decision to destroy £28m worth of stock rumbles on, Fashion Revolution’s founder and
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Luxury brands coy on viscose supply chains
LONDON – Luxury brands including Gucci, Prada and Chanel as well as online brands Boohoo and Missguided have been slammed
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US denim mill aims to raise bar on sustainability
LOUISIANA – A new US$50m denim mill which aims to drive greater standards in sustainability will open next year. Denim
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Fashion for Good backs Spinnova scaling plans
AMSTERDAM – A Finnish business which has developed smart technology that turns wood pulp directly into yarn without using any
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
