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German revolt threatens EU supply chain law
BERLIN – New EU laws which would hold multi-nationals accountable for violations of human rights and environmental standards in their
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Fresh forced labour claims over Uzbek cotton
WASHINGTON – Independent civil society monitoring of the annual cotton harvest in Uzbekistan found that in 2023, local officials “resorted
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Under Armour develops elastane alternative
BALTIMORE – Sportswear company Under Armour has developed what it claims is a more sustainable alternative to elastane. The business
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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,
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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
Germany to bring in supply chain laws this year
17th February 2021
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BERLIN – German Ministers have announced that new laws on due diligence in global supply chains will be passed before the country’s elections in autumn
Clean Clothes calls for global safety treaty
17th February 2021
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AMSTERDAM – Clean Clothes Campaign has called for an international safety agreement governing the global garment industry. The NGO claims last week’s tragedy in Tangier,
SBTi initiative accused of conflicts of interest
17th February 2021
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NEW YORK – One of the original instigators of the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and a member of its Technical Advisory Group has submitted
SAC ramps up Higg requirements for members
17th February 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO – The Sustainable Apparel Coalition will require all members to develop a 3-year plan to deploy Higg Index self-assessments and verification within own
