News US textile reshoring ‘modest’ in scale, figures suggest WASHINGTON – Figures from a new paper by the US International Trade Commission (USITC) suggest that talk of a ‘Made Read More »
News Should garment factory audits be publicly disclosed? AMSTERDAM – There are fresh calls for the results of garment factory audits to be publicly disclosed. Talking to Apparel Read More »
News Calls in Canada for child labour legislation ONTARIO – A Parliamentary report in Canada has called for legislation to ensure businesses disclose steps they are taking to Read More »
News Study calls for microplastic weighting in fibre scoring tools LONDON – New research has highlighted the potential for including microplastic pollution in environmental assessment tools for the apparel and Read More »
News #MeToo could be catalyst for change for garment workers LONDON – The MeToo movement can provide a springboard to help improve women’s rights in global apparel supply chains, claims Read More »
News Allbirds announces US$50m funding round SAN FRANCISCO – Allbirds, a certified B-Corp brand which is trailblazing the use of sustainable materials in footwear, has announced Read More »
News New test method announced for microfibre discharge NORTHAMPTON – To address the issue of microplastic pollution, Eurofins | BLC have developed a new microfibre test method that Read More »
Collaboration creates first traceable Supima cotton LONDON – Italian textile business Albini Group, along with Supima and Oritain have announced a partnership to create the first Read More »
News Made-By goes into administration LONDON – Apparel Insider understands that Made-By, the sustainable apparel consultancy, has gone into administration. The news comes as a 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 »