News Fashion intensifying synthetic fibre use, survey finds LONDON – International fashion brands are intensifying their use of synthetic fibres while employing tactics to delay regulatory actions that Read More »
News Temu parent shares fall on proposed US import rule shift NEW YORK – Shares of PDD Holdings, the owner of the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu, dropped by about 3 per Read More »
News Pyratex and Recover partner on recycled fabrics ALICANTE – Pyratex has partnered with materials science company Recover to create a new line of recycled cotton fabrics. This Read More »
News Nike shareholders reject human rights proposals OREGON – Nike shareholders have voted against two significant proposals aimed at addressing human rights and labour concerns in the Read More »
News Fashion brands vow to stand by Bangladesh amid disruption LONDON – Amidst ongoing disruptions in Bangladesh’s garment industry due to the 2024 gas crisis and quota reform protests, major Read More »
News ASOS customers hit out at new returns policy LONDON – Customers of UK fast fashion brand ASOS have hit out at the company over a new rule charging Read More »
News Wool biodegrades in marine environments – study SYDNEY – Recent studies funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) have highlighted the superior biodegradability of wool in marine environments Read More »
News What do new ESPR rules mean for fashion? Is fashion ready for the EU’s ban on the destruction of unsold goods? DEBBIE SHAKESPEARE looks at the ramifications of Read More »
News Oeko-Tex to ban use of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ ZURICH – Oeko-Tex, a leading testing and certification organisation, has announced a ban on the intentional use of PFAS (per- Read More »
US rights group slams Inditex over Xinjiang cotton issue 27th April 2021 No Comments WASHINGTON – The US-based Coalition to End Forced Labour in the Uyghur Region claims Spanish-based apparel giant Inditex is not doing enough to mitigate its Read More »
UN Fashion Charter: we need better data for cotton and polyester 27th April 2021 No Comments GENEVA – A new report by the UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action has raised huge question marks about the fashion industry’s dependence on Read More »