News Exclusive: interview with Shein’s head of ESG GUANGZHOU – Chinese online retailer SHEIN has come from nowhere to establish itself as the world’s largest fast fashion brand Read More »
News SAC to pause use of Higg profiles globally SAN FRANCISCO – The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) will pause the use of consumer-facing Higg labels globally after the Norwegian Read More »
News French NGO files court complaint over Adidas, New Balance greenwashing BRUSSELS – French environmental group Zero Waste France has filed a complaint with the courts of Strasbourg and Paris accusing Read More »
News Just 1 in 10 find Better Cotton label trustworthy in Dutch study AMSTERDAM – Just 10 per cent of Dutch consumers surveyed said they believed the Better Cotton hallmark on clothing was Read More »
News EU agrees new disclosure rules for large businesses BRUSSELS – From 2024, large fashion retailers will have to publicly disclose information on the way they operate and manage Read More »
News BGMEA chief calls for consensus on buying practices DHAKA – The fashion industry needs to agree on a globally standardised approach to purchasing practices and due diligence, says Read More »
News AAFA wants SEC to delay climate disclosure rules WASHINGTON DC – The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has asked the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to Read More »
News Infinited Fiber Company announces €400m factory KEMI – Finnish textile recycling business Infinited Fiber Company (IFC) has announced details of a new commercial-scale factory. The company Read More »
News Norway warns H&M over Higg labels after test case settled OSLO – Norway’s authorities have written to Swedish fashion giant H&M warning the company its use of Higg labels on Read More »
Fashion brands called out for stalling on a new Accord 4th August 2021 No Comments AMSTERDAM – Clean Clothes Campaign has publicly called out fashion brands including H&M, Primark, Inditex, Bestseller and C&A for failing to back the renewal of Read More »
Wood-based fibres degrade within 60 days – study 4th August 2021 No Comments LONDON – A new study found that wood-based cellulosic fibres fell apart within 30 days and fully degraded within 60 days in seawater. In contrast, Read More »