News C&A commences jeans production in Germany MÖNCHENGLADBACH – German apparel retailer C&A has commenced the production of jeans in Germany. The business plans to produce 400,000 Read More »
News Sri Lanka textile unions sign MoU on labour rights COLOMBO – Unions in Sri Lanka, including representatives from the textile and apparel sector, have signed an MoU to advance Read More »
News Textilbündnis puts spotlight on purchasing practices BERLIN – The German Partnership for Sustainable Textiles (Textilbündnis) is leading a group of apparel industry stakeholders in the development Read More »
News Denmark authorities issue greenwashing guidelines COPENHAGEN – The Danish authorities have issued guidelines warning businesses that any sustainability claims they make must be based on Read More »
News Indian garment sector calls for ban on cotton exports TIRUPPUR – The Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA) has called for the Indian government to ban the export of cotton amid ongoing Read More »
News IOC accused of indifference over forced labour concerns WASHINGTON – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has failed to offer credible evidence that there are no products made with Read More »
News Green fashion guidelines proposed for New York State NEW YORK – Stringent green fashion guidelines have been proposed which would require large fashion retailers selling into New York Read More »
News New Oeko-Tex tool measures textile facility impacts ZURICH – The Oeko-Tex Association has launched a new tool which will help textile manufacturers to measure the carbon and Read More »
News Fashion retailer Next warns of inflation in 2022 LONDON – UK fashion retailer Next has warned of clothing price inflation in 2022. The company said prices for its 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 »