News China continues suspension of SA wool imports due to FMD PORT ELIZABETH – China, the world’s largest importer of wool, has confirmed that the suspension of all wool imports from Read More »
News Brands want sustainability – but who will fund it? BUDAPEST – Unit prices for apparel imports to the US from Bangladesh fell by 7 per cent between 2014 and Read More »
News Dutch textile partnership reports progress AMSTERDAM – Participants in the Dutch Agreement on Sustainable Garments and Textile (AGT) are, “well on the way to meeting Read More »
News Indonesian Nike supplier leaves workers with US$3m shortfall WASHINGTON – A leading US labour rights group is urging Nike put its weight behind the claims of Indonesian workers Read More »
News New BGMEA head vows to boost female leadership DHAKA – The first ever female leader of Bangladesh’s powerful Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association has vowed to boost Read More »
News Brands urged to sign up to living wage bargaining AMSTERDAM – Labour groups in Cambodia have written to leading brands including Puma, Nike, Adidas, Uniqlo, Levi’s and VF urging Read More »
News Should factory audits be shared by brands to cut duplication? AMSTERDAM – A denim manufacturer from Bangladesh which supplies denim products to many of the world’s leading apparel brands has Read More »
News Calls for UK rules on supply chain due dilligence LONDON – Leading civility society organisations have called on the UK government to bring in laws which would compel multi-nationals Read More »
News Fresh warning over Turkmenistan cotton risks LONDON – A new report has warned of the risks of cotton that was picked using forced labour in Turkmenistan 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 »