News Study questions benefits of textile recycling LONDON – More durable clothing is a far better option than textile recycling for cutting global warming potential (GWP) researchers Read More »
News Cotton facing climate risks within 20 years LONDON – All global cotton growing regions could be exposed to increased risk from at least one climate hazard within Read More »
News Uniqlo leads apparel sector growth, up 88% in value LONDON – Apparel brands saw some of the fastest brand value growth in the last year as shoppers grew their Read More »
News Rainfed cotton regions face biggest climate impacts WASHINGTON – Extensively rainfed cotton growing regions such as Africa and Brazil will be hardest hit by climate change impacts Read More »
News H&M defends heavy use of synthetics and fibre blends STOCKHOLM – Fast fashion giant H&M has defended its heavy reliance on synthetic fibres such as polyester while arguing that Read More »
News Forced labour risks increase for garment workers WASHINGTON – Deteriorating living and working conditions for workers in garment supply chains during the Covid-19 pandemic have increased the Read More »
News 80% of textiles in New South Wales landfilled NEW SOUTH WALES – New research found almost 80 per cent of textiles in the state of New South Wales Read More »
News China unveils rival cotton standard to BCI BEIJING – China has officially launched its own rival cotton standard to the globally dominant Better Cotton Initiative. Launching the Read More »
News Greenwashing guidelines: what lawyers told us LONDON – In the latest issue of Apparel Insider, out next week, we look at the legal implications of new 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 »