Faux fur faux pas Real fur from rabbit, mink and fox has recently been found in products sold as ‘faux fur’ by Tesco, Boots, Read More »
News Labour rights concerns threaten Vietnam trade deal BRUSSELS – Poor worker rights in Vietnam could prove a major obstacle to trade agreements with the EU, with textiles Read More »
Ten sustainability issues we’ll be following in 2018 Time to talk to consumers H&M sells cotton products which proudly boast their organic credentials. Primark has unveiled its first Read More »
Brand pays US$2m to fix Bangladesh factories AMSTERDAM – A multi-national apparel brand has agreed to pay US$2m to fix alleged life-threatening workplace hazards in its Bangladesh Read More »
Sun sets on PFC use in textiles They’re the chemicals which enable our fabrics to repel water – making it bead up and roll away. They can Read More »
Ellen MacArthur report ignores key industry question A recent report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has called for the wasteful global apparel industry to adopt a new Read More »
News EU backs microplastics collaboration BRUSSELS – The European Commission has given its support to a new cross-sector agreement aimed at finding ways to reduce Read More »
Norway to ban fur farming OSLO – Is the clock ticking on the global fur industry? A number of brands have said their collections will Read More »
News Egypt plans US$2bn textile park SADAT – Egypt’s Trade and Industry Minister, Tarek Qabil, has announced plans for the construction of the country’s largest ever 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 »