News EU adopts resolution on Xinjiang forced labour BRUSSELS – The European Union has condemned the current human rights situation in Xinjiang and adopted a resolution which could Read More »
News BCI wants traceability by 2022, but will retain mass balance LONDON – The Better Cotton Initiative says it will introduce a new traceability chain of custody model as early as Read More »
News Boohoo owner reacts tetchily to MPs’ grilling LONDON – Mahmud Kamani, chairman and founder of online brand, Boohoo, appeared exasperated and tetchy as he was grilled by Read More »
News Brands urged to disclose stance on Uyghur Bill WASHINGTON – Leading apparel brands including Adidas, Inditex, Nike, Kohl’s, PVH, Target and Gap are being urged to disclose whether Read More »
News New Uyghur study a ‘game-changer for brands XINJING – New evidence from China suggests that upwards of half a million Uyghur minority workers a year are being Read More »
News Sweden passes EPR laws on textiles, clothing STOCKHOLM – Sweden has become only the second country in Europe to pass Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws on textiles Read More »
News North Face called out for virtue signalling HOUSTON – US outdoor brand, The North Face, has been called out for virtue signalling after it refused to provide Read More »
News Fashion brands ranked on responsible viscose LONDON – New research has ranked 100 leading fashion brands including Nike, Costco, Walmart, TJ Maxx, ASOS and Levi’s alongside Read More »
News Los Angeles garment workers press for new laws LOS ANGELES – Garment workers in Los Angeles this week launched a new campaign to pass laws aimed at protecting 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 »