News Mass firings at C&A, H&M supplier in Bangladesh DHAKA – A garment factory in Bangladesh which supplies brands including C&A, H&M and Benetton has fired 700 workers without Read More »
News Asos supplier under fire over unpaid wages DHAKA – A garment factory in Mauritius which lists UK retailers Asos and John Lewis among its clients failed to Read More »
News Consumers: missing link for Higg Index? SAN FRANCISCO – The Sustainable Apparel Coalition is developing an online tool to help end consumers understand the Higg Index. Read More »
News US brands polarised on sustainability NEW YORK – A number of leading US apparel brands are seriously lagging on social and environmental issues according to Read More »
News Germany gets tough on human rights issues BERLIN – German companies found to have poor human rights in their global supply chains will be publicly named by Read More »
News Levi’s offers laser-finish custom jeans SAN FRANCISCO – Levi’s has launched a new online platform which allows users to custom-finish their jeans using laser technology. Read More »
News German government launches textile standard BERLIN – The German Government has launched a new ‘Green Button’ (Grüner Knopf) certification standard for the textile and apparel Read More »
News Thermore ‘turns insulation into art’ MILAN – Italian insulation specialist Thermore has launched the latest version of its Ecodown Fibers which provide a unique twist Read More »
News France calls for clothing chemicals restrictions BRUSSELS – With an estimated one per cent of EU residents being allergic to chemicals that may be present in 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 »