News Brands pen new garment factory safety agreement DHAKA – Global fashion brands and trade unions have agreed a two-year extension of the work of the Bangladesh Accord Read More »
News Rising patriotism sees Anta Sports’ China revenues surpass Adidas JINJIANG – Anta Sports, China’s largest sportswear company, posted revenue of 22.81 billion yuan (US$3.52bn) in the first half of Read More »
News Fashion failing on climate change efforts, study finds SAN FRANCISCO — New research claims the fashion sector is failing in its efforts to tackle climate change due to Read More »
News Pandemic could thwart Vietnam’s export targets HO CHI MINH – Vietnam’s textile and garment industry could miss its export target of US$39bn as industry struggles with Read More »
News Sri Lanka balances economy with Covid-19 risk COLOMBO – Sri Lanka’s Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has sought to reassure the country’s garment workers about safety in Read More »
News Fashion could face ‘inventory recession’ NEW YORK – The fashion sector could face an ‘inventory’ recession as retailers pull orders forward over concerns about shipping Read More »
News Polartec eliminates PFAS use in water repellent fabrics ANDOVER – Technical textile solution company Polartec has announced the elimination of PFAS (per- and polyfluoralkyl substances) in its DWR (durable Read More »
News Global fibre production doubles in 20 years TEXAS – Global fibre production has almost doubled in the last 20 years from 58 million tonnes in 2000 to Read More »
News M&S adds six new brands to online platform LONDON – UK retailer Marks & Spencer has announced the addition of six new clothing and footwear brands to M&S.com 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 »