News Green finance boost for Myanmar garment sector YANGON – Myanmar’s garment production sector is looking to cut down on CO2 emissions and boost environmental performance with the Read More »
News PFCs not necessary in outdoor clothing, claims study STOCKHOLM – The use of potentially toxic chemicals such as PFCs in outdoor clothing is largely unnecessary claims a new Read More »
News Figures highlight growth of philanthropy in apparel sector STOCKHOLM – New figures show the Stefan Persson family, which owns H&M, donated US$22m to the H&M Foundation in 2018. Read More »
News UK garment factories flouting minimum wage laws LONDON – Garment factories in the UK supplying to major fast fashion brands are flouting National Minimum Wage laws according Read More »
News Adidas ramps up recycled plastic waste use HERZOGENAURACH – German sportswear giant Adidas will produce 11 million pairs of shoes containing recycled plastic waste in 2019. This Read More »
News Levi’s to pilot blockchain use in supply chain NEW YORK – US denim brand Levi Strauss will pilot the use of blockchain technology to monitor factory safety in Read More »
News H&M and ILO expand supply chain partnership STOCKHOLM – H &M Group and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have announced a new, expanded partnership to jointly promote Read More »
News Survey spotlights planet v profits dilemma LONDON – New research shows the balancing act supply chain managers face between focusing on sustainability and economic issues. The Read More »
News Garment worker exploitation rife in Pakistan, claims report NEW YORK – A damning report by Human Rights Watch had revealed extensive evidence of abusive labour practices in the Read More »
EU opens Product Environmental Footprint consultation 13th July 2021 No Comments BRUSSELS – The wool industry is encouraging natural fibres proponents to make their voices heard to ensure new EU regulations on textiles accurately and fairly Read More »
UK MPs call for incentives for fashion reshoring 13th July 2021 No Comments LONDON – MPs in the UK have called for tax incentives and other funding to support the reshoring of fashion production. The recommendations are made Read More »