News George, Asda demands 50% cancelled order discount LEEDS – George, the UK clothing arm of retail giant, Asda, is offering desperate suppliers 50 per cent towards the Read More »
News Web portal tracks brand purchasing practices WASHINGTON – A new web portal will provide regularly updated details on which apparel retailers are paying suppliers for orders Read More »
News EU cash for jobless garment workers in Myanmar BRUSSELS – The European Union has created a €5m emergency cash fund to assist thousands of garment workers in Myanmar Read More »
News Apparel industry divided on purchasing practices GLOBAL – Research by Apparel Insider suggests the issue of purchasing practices in relation to cancelled orders has polarised the Read More »
News Why factories are accepting huge discounts DHAKA – We all are aware that the global outbreak of COVID-19 has shaken global apparel supply chains. In the Read More »
News Turkish textile body calls for brand support ISTANBUL – Turkey’s leading textile trade body has called on global brands to stand in unity with their strategic clothing Read More »
News Nine global textile bodies demand responsible purchasing DHAKA – In an unprecedented move, textile and garment sector trade bodies from six different countries have issued a joint Read More »
News Slow fashion is the future, claims research LONDON – The global fashion industry needs to undergo radical change to address its huge environmental impact, claim an international Read More »
News “It’s 50 per cent discount or outright cancellation” WAKEFIELD – Leading apparel brands are demanding discounts of up to 50 per cent on completed orders as parts 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 »