News Elitist, imperialistic – new briefing slams fashion’s sustainability model LONDON – Sustainability in fashion has become an “elitist,” “imperialistic” concept in which the interests of the Global North “define Read More »
News 13 textile bodies call for better purchasing practices AMSTERDAM – 13 global textile industry bodies have published a new white paper setting out minimum commercial standards they expect Read More »
News Zara outpaces H&M in latest trading updates MADRID – Spanish fashion retailer Inditex is rebounding from the global pandemic faster than its arch-rival H&M. Both businesses released Read More »
News Bangladesh overtakes Vietnam in garment exports DHAKA – New figures show Bangladesh has regained its position as the second largest apparel exporter, earning US$1.94bn more than Read More »
News Primark launches new sustainability strategy DUBLIN – One of the world’s largest fast fashion retailers, Primark, has this week launched a new sustainability strategy which Read More »
News Synthetic microfibres most common in Siberia study TOMSK –Tiny plastic fibres from synthetic clothing were the most prevalent form of microplastics found in samples of rain and Read More »
News Australian cotton growers half water use in 25 years SYDNEY – Australian cotton growers have almost halved the amount of water required to grow one bale of cotton over Read More »
News Bangladesh calls for fairer prices from US buyers WASHINGTON – Bangladesh has called for fairer prices for apparel in order to compensate garment factories which are investing in Read More »
News US apparel trade body backs vaccine mandates WASHINGTON – The American Apparel & Footwear Association has welcomed the call for vaccine mandates from the US President. President Read More »
Supplier urges governments to reopen stores 4th March 2021 No Comments CHITTAGONG – Bangladeshi-based denim manufacturer, Mostafiz Uddin, has urged European and US governments to re-open fashion stores – suggesting constant lockdowns are decimating supply chains Read More »
Gujarat to develop two huge textile parks 4th March 2021 No Comments GUJARAT – The Indian government has announced it will set up two ‘mega’ textile parks in Gujarat, on the western coast of the country, to Read More »