News New calls for UK Slavery Act to be beefed up LONDON – New research claims transparency alone is not enough to end human trafficking and forced labour in global apparel Read More »
News US Outdoor Industry Association unveils first sustainability report DENVER – The US Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has released its first-ever State of Sustainability in the Outdoor Industry report. Read More »
News Boost for Bangladesh worker helpline DHAKA — A helpline which allows Bangladeshi garment workers to report workplace concerns will remain in place in the country Read More »
News About You valued at US$1bn after investment round HAMBURG – German fashion tech start-up, About You, has been valued at more than US$1bn after a new round of Read More »
News UK MPs call for public debate on animal fur ban LONDON – The UK’s Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee has called on the Government to hold a public consultation Read More »
News Luxury brands collaborate on sustainability HONG KONG – A group of the world’s leading luxury brands, including Kering, Ralph Lauren, PVH Corp and Louis Vuitton, Read More »
News Bangladesh wants Accord and Alliance out by December DHAKA – Bangladesh’s State minister for labour and employment, Mujibul Haque Chunnu, has told local press he wants the Bangladesh Read More »
News Legal questions raised by Burberry destroying stock BRISTOL – A leading UK environmental consultant claims the decision by luxury brand Burberry to destroy £28.6m of unsold stock Read More »
News Inditex takes recycling programme to China ARTEIXO – The world’s largest apparel retailer, Inditex, says it aims to close the loop in fashion and now has 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 »