News GOTS certfiied facilities on the rise LONDON – The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has announced new figures which show there are now more than 100 Read More »
News Nike suppliers embrace water reduction strategy OREGON – US sportswear giant Nike has outlined some of its work with key Chinese suppliers to slash water use Read More »
News Forever 21 files for bankruptcy LOS ANGELES – Forever 21 has become the first major fast fashion brand to file for bankruptcy. The company, which Read More »
News Patagonia takes steps to be carbon positive CALIFORNIA – US outdoor brand Patagonia says it aims to become carbon positive, even as it grows its business. The Read More »
News LVMH CEO critical of Greta Thunberg PARIS – Bernard Arnault, the 70-year-old CEO of French luxury group, LVMH, has illustrated just how breathtakingly out of touch Read More »
News Myanmar under further fire over Rohingya crisis NEW YORK: The United Nations and Myanmar government have come under fire for failing to resolve the Rohingya crisis which Read More »
News New study adds to microfibre confusion NEWCASTLE – New research by Newcastle University in the UK has added to the general air of confusion and uncertainty Read More »
News Averting climate impacts: an alternative slant More brands than ever have committed to climate action during Climate Week. But as the latest, sombre Intergovernmental Panel on Read More »
News H&M circular talk at odds with downcycling reality STOCKHOLM – Fast fashion retailer H&M has said it will focus on circular economy business opportunities to tackle climate issues 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 »