News ThredUP announces US$100m funding round NEW YORK – Online resale business thredUP has announced it has received US$100m in funding which it will use to Read More »
News Levi’s targets water-stressed regions in radical new water strategy SAN FRANCISCO – Levi Strauss has announced a new water strategy with a goal of reducing cumulative water use for Read More »
News Abercrombie & Fitch targets water use in denim production NEW ALBANY – US apparel brand Abercrombie & Fitch has pledged to cut water use in the production of its Read More »
News Fashion Revolution calls for sustainable focus at fashion weeks LONDON – Fashion Revolution has called for a radical change of emphasis for London Fashion Week and its global counterparts, Read More »
News US company heads drop shareholder first principle WASHINGTON – The bosses of 181 of the US’s biggest companies, among them Hanes brands, Macys, Target Corp, and Walmart, Read More »
News H&M, Esprit back factory worker initiative in China SHANGHAI – H&M, Esprit and KappAhl are taking part in a new initiative in China aimed at boosting labour conditions, Read More »
News Banana Republic launches rental service SAN FRANCISCO – US apparel retailer Banana Republic has launched a new clothing rental service. For a monthly subscription fee Read More »
News US brands back pioneering worker rights programme WASHINGTON – Levi’s, The Children’s Place and Konyoor – owner of Wranger and Lee – have signed up to a Read More »
News Fresh backing for recycled fibre business HELSINKI – Finnish tech business Infinited Fiber Company (IFC), which produces a cotton-like fibre from recycled fibres and cellulose, 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 »