News Fast fashion under cosh as UK enquiry continues LONDON – Some fast fashion garments are so cheap and poorly produced even charity shops don’t want them, UK MPs Read More »
News Fair Wear Foundation and ‘Textilbündnis’ press for living wages BERLIN – Fair Wear Foundation and the German Partnership for Sustainable Textiles (‘Textilbündnis’) have agreed to collaborate to promote the Read More »
News Latest data shows suppliers being hammered on price LONDON – Apparel brands are hammering suppliers on price harder than ever, according to new data. Many suppliers answering the Read More »
News Aus tech business produces sweater from organic waste PERTH – Australian tech business Nanollose has announced its first test garment – a 3D knitted sweater made using fibres Read More »
News Investors voice concerns over Bangladeshi tanneries DHAKA – 58 global investors have written to the Government of Bangladesh expressing concern over human rights and environmental practices Read More »
News New initiative aims to green Vietnam textile sector HANOI – WWF and the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) have launched a project aimed at boosting environmentally sustainability Read More »
News Microfibre pollution in sea traced back four decades OBAN – Microfibre pollution has been an issue in the deep sea for at least four decades, according to the Read More »
News Report notes surge in recycled polyester use MILAN – Leading global apparel brands have notably ramped up the use of recycled polyester in their collections since signing Read More »
News Bangladesh defies MEPs and says Accord must go DHAKA – The Government of Bangladesh appears to have dashed hopes that it would extend the tenure of the Bangladesh Read More »
AFWA wants brands held liable for supplier violations 12th July 2021 No Comments LONDON – Asia Floor Wage Alliance (AFWA) is launching a legal action against some of the world’s largest fashion brands in an attempt to make Read More »
Asos and Nordstrom announce TopShop deal 12th July 2021 No Comments LONDON – Online fashion retailer Asos has announced a joint venture with US department store chain Nordstrom that will see Topshop clothing sold in Nordstrom’s 350 stores Read More »