News Clothing incineration rates on rise, says German study BONN – A new Germany study suggests the percentage of used clothing being incinerated is on the rise due to Read More »
News 49 buyers lobby India over labour rights BERLIN – 49 retailers which purchase from India have written to the country’s Prime Minister expressing “serious concern” at the Read More »
News Patagonia announces plans to exit Xinjiang region CALIFORNIA – US outdoor brand Patagonia has announced it is exiting the Xinjiang region of China due to concerns about Read More »
News Bangladesh RMG at just 35% capacity for July-Dec DHAKA – A survey by Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has found just 35 per cent of the Read More »
News Esquel seeks to overturn Xinjiang plant sanctions HONG KONG – Esquel Group, one of the apparel suppliers at the centre of new calls to boycott apparel and Read More »
News 180-strong coalition calls on brands to exit XUAR WASHINGTON – Brands such as Patagonia, Nike and Eileen Fisher, which have ongoing supply chain ties with the Uyghur region Read More »
News 75 MEPs back binding treaty on human rights BRUSSELS – 75 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have urged the European Union to push forward with rules on Read More »
News Levi’s and Re:newcell partner on Circulose jeans SAN FRANCISCO – Swedish recycling business, Re:newcell, has announced a new collaboration with US denim giant Levi’s. Levi’s has launched Read More »
News Public, garment factories to fund licensing scheme LONDON – A proposed licensing scheme for Leicester’s garment industry will be funded by the public purse and garment factories, 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 »