News Elitist, imperialistic – new briefing slams fashion’s sustainability model LONDON – Sustainability in fashion has become an “elitist,” “imperialistic” concept in which the interests of the Global North “define Read More »
News 13 textile bodies call for better purchasing practices AMSTERDAM – 13 global textile industry bodies have published a new white paper setting out minimum commercial standards they expect Read More »
News Zara outpaces H&M in latest trading updates MADRID – Spanish fashion retailer Inditex is rebounding from the global pandemic faster than its arch-rival H&M. Both businesses released Read More »
News Bangladesh overtakes Vietnam in garment exports DHAKA – New figures show Bangladesh has regained its position as the second largest apparel exporter, earning US$1.94bn more than Read More »
News Primark launches new sustainability strategy DUBLIN – One of the world’s largest fast fashion retailers, Primark, has this week launched a new sustainability strategy which Read More »
News Synthetic microfibres most common in Siberia study TOMSK –Tiny plastic fibres from synthetic clothing were the most prevalent form of microplastics found in samples of rain and Read More »
News Australian cotton growers half water use in 25 years SYDNEY – Australian cotton growers have almost halved the amount of water required to grow one bale of cotton over Read More »
News Bangladesh calls for fairer prices from US buyers WASHINGTON – Bangladesh has called for fairer prices for apparel in order to compensate garment factories which are investing in Read More »
News US apparel trade body backs vaccine mandates WASHINGTON – The American Apparel & Footwear Association has welcomed the call for vaccine mandates from the US President. President 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 »