News Euratex backs calls to block EU’s dangerous chemicals database BRUSSELS – Industry lobbyists, including representatives from the textile industry, are trying to kill a tool intended to allow citizens Read More »
News 2018 Year in Review Our rundown of the key trends and issues in global apparel and textile industries in 2018… Feeling the heat Read More »
News North American safety inititive bids farewell to Bangladesh WASHINGTON – The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety can point to a huge spike in factories completing Corrective Action Plans Read More »
News Inditex scales sustainable production for 2018 ARTEIXO – Spanish apparel giant Inditex has confirmed a major scaling of its sustainable production in the past 12 months. Read More »
News Synthetic microfibres identified in turtles LONDON – Scientists have identified synthetic microfibres in the digestive systems of seven different species of turtle from the Atlantic, Read More »
News Swedish initiative tackles supply chain sustainability BANGKOK – Swedish officials have announced a new project to tackle CSR and environmental issues in Asian garment supply chains. Read More »
News Bangladesh Accord debate rumbles on amid claims of Government meddling DHAKA – The Bangladesh government has been accused of trying to water down the Bangladesh Accord by attempting to impose Read More »
News Brands make climate change pledges at COP24 KATOWICE – Key representatives of the global fashion industry have made concrete commitments to address climate change by launching the Read More »
News Review rates H&M efforts on living wages LONDON – An ‘independent’ review claims H&M’s Fair Living Wage Strategy “shows genuine leadership” yet major lessons need to be 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 »