News Applied DNA and RIL partner to track rPET NEW YORK – US technology business, Applied DNA, has signed an MOU with Indian business, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), which Read More »
News US imports of Chinese apparel plummet WASHINGTON – Textile and apparel exports from the US to China have declined rapidly in the past year according to Read More »
News Gender violence rife in Brazil textile sector WASHINGTON – A new study has highlighted the shocking extent of sexual harassment experienced by female workers in Brazil’s textile Read More »
News Brands lobby ministers on climate action MADRID – A delegation from the UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action (UNFCCC) has used COP25 to urge energy Read More »
News 43 die in Indian garment factory fire NEW DELHI – At least 43 people have died in a fire at a garment factory in New Delhi, India’s Read More »
News Extinction Rebellion targets Zara store MADRID – Around 30 Extinction Rebellion activists glued themselves to the front of a Zara store in Madrid this week Read More »
News Brands assessed on China emissions BEIJING – New research has highlighted the climate action of apparel brands in their Chinese supply chains. According to the Read More »
News EU backs Myanmar sustainability project YANGON – A new EU programme has been launched which aims to improve social and environmental standards in Myanmar’s garment Read More »
News Record pay-out for Indonesian workers WASHINGTON – 2,000 Indonesian garment workers have received a total of US$4.5m in severance pay – the largest recorded amount 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 »