News PETA complains to FTC over Textile Exchange standards WASHINGTON – Animal rights group PETA has submitted a formal complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging the Responsible Down Standard Read More »
News US lawsuit accuses Nike of misleading consumers MISSOURI – A lawsuit in the US has accused sports brand Nike of greenwashing. The proposed class action claims Nike Read More »
News MEPs back greenwashing crackdown BRUSSELS – The European Parliament this week backed draft legislation to improve product labelling and durability and to put a Read More »
News Asos counts cost of customer returns LONDON – UK online fashion retailer Asos has reported larger-than-expected losses as shoppers cut back on spending amid the cost Read More »
News Renewcell, TextileGenesis partner on traceability STOCKHOLM – Recycling technology company Renewcell will work with textile traceability specialists TextileGenesis to offer full traceability for Circulose, the Read More »
News Temu parent company relocates to Dublin DUBLIN – The parent company of rapidly growing Chinese fast fashion brand Temu has relocated its headquarters from Shanghai to Read More »
News Unions call on H&M to divest from Myanmar AMSTERDAM – A global union has questioned how H&M can justify its continued presence in Myanmar after many fashion brands Read More »
News Webinar on PFAS laws and new testing methods A webinar on 16 May will offer expert advice on new laws around potentially hazardous chemicals in clothing. The webinar Read More »
News US authorities probe Nike, Adidas over forced labour WASHINGTON – The US Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) this week wrote to the CEOs of Nike, 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 »