News H&M supplier harassing workers to resign AMSTERDAM – An Indian garment supplier to H&M has been accused of violating international labour standards. Gokaldas Exports is alleged Read More »
News Bangladesh Accord: a blueprint to address labour rights? OPINION – In this special op-ed for Apparel Insider, supply chain and human rights expert, Kate Larsen, argues that by Read More »
News Retailers, influencers cut ties with toxic Boohoo LEICESTER – This week we reached out to PR, image, and crisis management experts to ask about the reputational impact Read More »
News Boohoo exec accuses media of “inaccuracies” MANCHSTER – The CEO of Boohoo brand, PrettyLittle Thing, has hit out at media commentary over allegations that some Leicester Read More »
News Södra receives RCS certification for OnceMore pulp VÄXJÖ – Swedish pulp and paper business, Södra, which has developed a chemical recycling technique which can separate the cotton Read More »
News Levi’s extends IFC finance scheme to all suppliers SAN FRANCISCO – US denim brand Levi Strauss has responded to criticism that it was delaying payment to suppliers amid Read More »
News Boohoo share price tanks amid Leicester scandal MANCHESTER – Ultra-fast fashion brand Boohoo has lost around a quarter of its value on the stock market after UK Read More »
News Sustainability claims – it’s time to show us the science LONDON – Sustainability claims being made by global apparel brands are meaningless due to their almost exclusive dependence on ‘cradle-to-factory Read More »
News Copenhagen Fashion summit goes digital only COPENHAGEN – Global Fashion Agenda has announced that its physical event, which was due to take place in autumn, has 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 »