News 28 killed as Moroccan garment factory flooded TANGIERS – 28 workers have been killed after a garment factory in Morocco was flooded by rainwater. Local reports suggest Read More »
News India announces plans for 7 ‘mega’ textile parks NEW DELHI – The Indian Government has announced proposals for seven huge textile parks over the next three years as Read More »
News Supply squeeze leads to organic cotton price rise TEXAS – Supply-side dynamics are leading to increased prices and shortages of organic cotton. Organic cotton costs have increased by Read More »
News Unions call for global pressure on Myanmar military junta YANGON – Ten global unions are calling on the UN Security Council to impose sanctions against military leaders responsible for Read More »
News H&M supplier agrees to reinstate fired workers AMSTERDAM – An Indian H&M supplier has agreed to reinstate more than 1,250 workers after claims it violated labour standards Read More »
News It’s time to learn lessons of Bangladesh Accord OPINION – The apparel industry is over-flowing with brand-led, voluntary initiatives. And, as we all know, hardly any of them Read More »
News Myanmar unions condemn military coup YANGON – Unions in Myanmar have condemned the military coup and called for the result of the 2020 elections to Read More »
News Unions demand action on gender-based violence TAMIL NADU – Unions in India are demanding a binding agreement from brands to end systemic gender-based violence in supply Read More »
News NFW announces new facility for plant-based leather ILLINOIS – US-based business, Natural Fiber Welding, has announced 110,000 square feet of new manufacturing space for the production of 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 »