News Net closes on fur for fashion trade DUBLIN – The net appears to be closing on the global fur for fashion trade after the ISPCA (Irish Society Read More »
News Canadian court dismisses Rana Plaza class action ONTARIO – An appeals court in Ontario has dismissed a case which claimed Canadian retailer, Loblaw, has a duty of Read More »
News Garment worker faintings rise in Cambodia PHNOM PENH – More than 2,000 garment factory workers fainted in Cambodia in 2018 according to new government figures. The Read More »
News Wood-based fibres venture set for scaling HELSINKI – Technology which takes renewable forest raw material and regenerates the cellulose into a textile fibre is set for Read More »
News UK enquiry hears of slavery claims in supply chains LONDON – UK Ministers have been accused of failing to get to grips with rampant worker rights abuses in garment Read More »
News Esprit outlines 2021 sustainability goals RATINGEN – Fashion retailer Esprit has committed to using only sustainable cotton, including Better Cotton and organic cotton, in its Read More »
News Work conditions see major gains post-Rana Plaza BERLIN – Working conditions and safety have dramatically improved in garment factories post-Rana Plaza as apparel brands cut ties with Read More »
News Bangladesh Accord in limbo until after elections DHAKA – The Supreme Court in Bangladesh has deferred for a fifth time the date for further hearing of an Read More »
News Organic cotton climate impact 50% less than conventional MADHYA PRADESH – New research has provided much-needed data comparing the social and environmental impacts of different types of cotton Read More »
Plastic microfibres may slow lung repair from Covid 23rd February 2021 No Comments PLYMOUTH – Microplastics which shed from nylon and polyester may prevent our lungs from repairing the damage caused by Covid-19, new scientific research has found. Read More »
H&M, Stora Enso back €35m viscose demo plant 23rd February 2021 No Comments STOCKHOLM – H&M Group, Inter IKEA Group, Stora Enso, and LSCS Invest have announced plans to invest €35m in a new demonstration plant which, it Read More »