News Microplastics found in human heart WASHINGTON – Researchers have for the first time discovered microplastics in human heart tissues. Among the microplastics were polyethylene terephthalate, Read More »
News Dubious ‘data’ and the myth of transparency LONDON – There’s a saying in journalism: news is what businesses or individuals don’t want to you write. Anything else Read More »
News Longevity not fibre type key to cutting garment impacts LONDON – A new lifecycle analysis (LCA) study found that the number of times a garment is worn has a Read More »
News SBTi to single out laggards on climate LONDON – The Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) says it will begin to single out firms that have failed to follow Read More »
News Sale of Yeezy stock boosts Adidas finances HERZOGENAURACH – German sportswear giant Adidas says the sale of Yeezy inventory has boosted its cashflow and financial strength in Read More »
News Study measures CO2 impact of a wool garment LONDON – The relatively high environmental of wool – due to sheep farming – could be significantly mitigated by the Read More »
News Textile tracing solutions: a market overview Pioneering traceability technologies are now able to track the footprint of textile fibres as they make their way around the Read More »
News H&M sues Shein over copyright infringement HONG KONG – Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein is being sued by Swedish brand H&M for copyright infringement. Zoetop Business Co., Read More »
News 21 ‘take-back’ garments tracked for a year in new study LONDON – Three quarters of clothing items handed in to fashion brand take-back schemes were lost, destroyed or shipped to Read More »
Op-Ed: building back better means backing garment workers 9th April 2021 No Comments SAN FRANCISCO – Gloria Steinem famously said, “The truth will set you free. But first it will piss you off.” Here’s the truth: look in Read More »