News 2021: five things to look out for LONDON – After the annus horribilis that was 2020, most people we talk to seem to be looking to 2021 Read More »
News Remake wants brands to share profits with garment workers LONDON – Remake World is calling on apparel brands which made sizeable profits during 2020 to donate 1 per cent Read More »
News EU adopts resolution on Xinjiang forced labour BRUSSELS – The European Union has condemned the current human rights situation in Xinjiang and adopted a resolution which could Read More »
News BCI wants traceability by 2022, but will retain mass balance LONDON – The Better Cotton Initiative says it will introduce a new traceability chain of custody model as early as Read More »
News Boohoo owner reacts tetchily to MPs’ grilling LONDON – Mahmud Kamani, chairman and founder of online brand, Boohoo, appeared exasperated and tetchy as he was grilled by Read More »
News Brands urged to disclose stance on Uyghur Bill WASHINGTON – Leading apparel brands including Adidas, Inditex, Nike, Kohl’s, PVH, Target and Gap are being urged to disclose whether Read More »
News New Uyghur study a ‘game-changer for brands XINJING – New evidence from China suggests that upwards of half a million Uyghur minority workers a year are being Read More »
News Sweden passes EPR laws on textiles, clothing STOCKHOLM – Sweden has become only the second country in Europe to pass Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws on textiles Read More »
News North Face called out for virtue signalling HOUSTON – US outdoor brand, The North Face, has been called out for virtue signalling after it refused to provide 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 »