News New chemical recycling method breaks down clothing in 15 minutes LONDON – Researchers have unveiled a chemical-based recycling method they claim can decompose clothing fabrics into reusable molecules, regardless of Read More »
News Campaigners lobby Inditex over airfreight fashion AMSTERDAM – Campaign groups led by Clean Clothes and Public Eye are calling on Spanish retailing giant Inditex to phase Read More »
News Court ruling means forced labour fashion could lead to money laundering charges By Jamas Hodivala KC, Matrix Chambers LONDON – When you think of money laundering, you possibly think of Jason Bateman Read More »
News EU to target Shein and Temu with customs duty BRUSSELS – The European Union (EU) is preparing to implement customs duties on inexpensive goods purchased from Chinese online retailers Read More »
News Belgium to stage textile recycling event BRUSSELS – A first-of-its-kind event in Belgium on 4-5 June next year will showcase new and emerging technologies in textile Read More »
News New report suggests lack of action on fashion circularity CHICAGO – Global consulting firm Kearney has unveiled its 2024 Circular Fashion Index (CFX), the 4th annual assessment of the Read More »
News Oritain presents regulatory handbook for fashion PARTNER CONTENT – Apparel brands and retailers are increasingly confronted with a myriad of regulations aimed at promoting fair labour Read More »
News Levi’s slammed for ignoring its own labour standards ISTANBUL — US denim giant, Levi’s, is facing criticism following a report by an independent labour monitoring group that it Read More »
News Whistle-blower exposes flaws in Better Cotton platform LONDON – A former employee of Better Cotton has told environmental non-profit Earthsight the platform is plagued by data manipulation. Read More »
Let’s talk wool: 90th IWTO Congress 17th June 2021 No Comments The 90th IWTO Congress celebrated the creation of the first global wool trading standards, drafted 90 years ago. Soon, the textile trade will be tied Read More »