News Textile mill initiative brings US$24m efficiency savings GENEVA – A World Bank-funded programme to boost sustainability in Vietnam textile mills has announced US$24m in energy, water and Read More »
News Japan apparel retailers lag on human rights TOKYO – New research has found that most Japanese apparel companies fall short on human rights issues. Business & Human Read More »
News Bangladesh slammed for violence against striking workers AMSTERDAM – Violence against protesting garment workers in Bangladesh has been condemned by Clean Clothes Campaign which claims the government Read More »
News German court dismisses Ali Enterprises claim DORTMUND – A German court has dismissed a case which claimed retailer KiK should take responsibility for fire safety deficiencies Read More »
News Bangladesh exports benefit amid sourcing uncertainty DHAKA – Ready-made garment exports soared from Bangladesh in the six months to December 2018, witnessing a 15.6 per cent Read More »
News Survey: Americans lag on sustainable fashion issues WASHINGTON – Americans lag on environmental awareness relating to the global apparel industry, according to a major new survey. Though Read More »
News EU textile chemicals regs “lack coherence,” says study BRUSSELS – A lack of coherent regulation in the EU means potentially hazardous chemicals continue to be used in all Read More »
News Calls to fit all washing machines with microfibre filters LONDON – The UK Government should pass legislation to require all new washing machines sold in the country to be Read More »
News Brands concerned Cambodia to lose EU trade benefits PHNOM PENH – Apparel Insider understands that Cambodia is set to lose huge swathes of garment production orders after Western 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 »