News Fast fashion “using Global South as a dumping ground” BERLIN – A new report claims up to 40 per cent of used clothing exported to African countries such as Read More »
News Archroma and Stony Creek expand collaboration PRATTELN – Textile chemicals business Archroma has signed a deal with Stony Creek Colors, which produces traceable natural indigo dyes, Read More »
News Bangladesh garment makers file case against EWM DHAKA – Four Bangladesh-based garment exporters have filed a case against Edinburgh Woollen Mill (EWM) group alleging that the UK Read More »
News CU, GOTS clarify Indian organic cotton position DEHLI – Control Union, which recently told its Indian cotton clients it would no longer be certifying Indian organic cotton, Read More »
News Report highlights abuse in Indian garment sector AMSTERDAM – Garment worker abuse in India’s factories has intensified due to fashion brands’ response to the Covid-19 pandemic, claims Read More »
News Mango deal exposes flaws of ESG investing BARCELONA – Spanish apparel retailer Mango has signed its first finance deal which is specifically linked to ESG (environmental, social Read More »
News Control Union pulls out of Indian organic cotton DEHLI – In a serious dent to the integrity of Indian organic cotton, two leading certifiers have announced they will Read More »
News Natural Fiber Welding closes US$85m funding round PEORIA – US-based Natural Fiber Welding Inc has closed an US$85m funding round to scale production of its Clarus and Read More »
News Haelixa and Rieter partner on traceable fibres ZURICH – Traceable textile technology business, Haelixa has announced a new partnership with Rieter, the world’s leading supplier of systems 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 »