News Garment production hubs could be underwater by 2030, study claims GENEVA – Many garment production hubs in Asia will be underwater by 2030, a new paper claims. Researchers overlaid maps Read More »
News Illegal Chinese imports hamper African textile sector AMSTERDAM – Illegal imports, particularly from China, are hampering the development of the textile and garment sector in Africa, claimed Read More »
News Garment workers owed US$11.85bn, says Clean Clothes AMSTERDAM – New research by Clean Clothes Campaign claims garment workers globally are owed almost US$12bn in unpaid income and Read More »
News NGOs call on EU to tackle unfair purchasing practices BRUSSELS – A group of NGOs have called on the European Commission to address unfair purchasing practices in fashion supply Read More »
News Why fashion’s climate targets are losing all meaning LONDON – Does anybody really know what fashion is doing when it comes to setting climate targets? This week, the Read More »
News New SBTi goals leave Puma, Lenzing out in cold LONDON – The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has changed its minimum requirement for corporate climate action to the 1.5°C Read More »
News US urges business to cut Xinjiang ties WASHINGTON – The US government has warned businesses of intensified risks around supply chain and investment links to China’s Xinjiang province. Read More »
News EU opens Product Environmental Footprint consultation BRUSSELS – The wool industry is encouraging natural fibres proponents to make their voices heard to ensure new EU regulations Read More »
News UK MPs call for incentives for fashion reshoring LONDON – MPs in the UK have called for tax incentives and other funding to support the reshoring of fashion Read More »
Haelixa marks and traces UPW collection 2nd August 2021 No Comments ZURICH – Hong Kong yarn manufacturer UPW has announced it will provide full marking and traceability of its yarns using the tech solutions of Swiss-based Read More »