News Organic cotton sector calls for investment to build supply resilience ISTANBUL – The organic cotton sector must increase investment and collaboration if it is to build more resilient supply systems. Read More »
News UN-backed study questions Africa textile waste claims GENEVA – A new study backed by UN Trade and Development has challenged claims that used clothing exports to Africa Read More »
News Shein claims €22m French fine is “manifestly disproportionate” PARIS – French authorities have imposed fresh fines totalling €22.5m on Shein over consumer protection and environmental information breaches. The Read More »
News GR3N raises €15.5m for polyester recycling plant ZURICH – Swiss chemical recycling company GR3N has raised €15.5m to support an industrial-scale PET and polyester recycling plant in Read More »
News Trust Protocol adds forensic testing for US cotton claims MEMPHIS – The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has launched a new Physical Assurance Program using forensic testing to verify the Read More »
News Carbios delays China PET biorecycling plant to 2028 CLERMONT-FERRAND – Carbios says it has put back the commissioning of its planned PET biorecycling plant in China by around one Read More »
News Cotton output set to fall as costs and climate pressure grows WASHINGTON – Global production is forecast to decline in 2026/27 as rising input costs, drought and competition from man-made fibres Read More »
News UK consumers lead on clothing donations and recycling NORTH CAROLINA – UK consumers are among the world’s leading donors and recyclers of unwanted clothing, according to new Cotton Read More »
News EU fines Temu €200m over illegal product risks BRUSSELS – The European Commission has fined Chinese online retailer Temu €200m for breaching the Digital Services Act. The landmark Read More »
ILO’s Call to Action is failing garment workers 19th February 2021 No Comments LONDON – After writing about the legally-binding, transparent, accountable, Bangladesh Accord last week, this week we come to the ILO ‘Call to Action’ for the Read More »
Land-grabs – the new red flag for Uzbek cotton sector 19th February 2021 No Comments Apparel brands are said to be eyeing Uzbekistan as a potential source of cotton, particularly with Xinjiang cotton now the subject of US sanctions. A Read More »