News Absolute Denim takes lead on sustainable production REINACH – The global denim industry continues to act as a lightning rod for sustainability in apparel production. In a Read More »
News Swedish brands set internal climate targets STOCKHOLM – Leading Swedish fashion brands including H&M, Kappahl and Peak Performance have joined the work of The Sustainable Fashion Read More »
News Twine and Coats form strategic alliance TEL AVIV – A new alliance has been formed by Twine Solutions, the world’s first digital thread dyeing system manufacturer Read More »
News Apparel brands lag on exploitation in supply chains SAN FRANCISCO – New research claims apparel brands are failing to tackle the exploitation of workers in their supply chains. Read More »
News Water-saving initiative launched in Vietnam textile sector HANOI – WWF and Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) have launched a project to boost water management and sustainable Read More »
News Jack Wolfskin purchased by Callaway Golf Company CALIFORNIA – Callaway Golf Company is set to acquire German outdoor brand Jack Wolfskin for US$476m. The acquisition furthers Callaway’s Read More »
News German court sits on Ali Enterprises case DORTMUND – This week, a court in Dortmund held the first oral hearing in the case of the factory fire Read More »
News Patagonia donates US$10m to climate change causes CALIFORNIA – US outdoor brand Patagonia will donate the entire US$10m it saved in taxes last year to non-profits which Read More »
News China eyes US$100m green textile park in Philippines MANILA – A Chinese textile business has targeted the Philippines for a reported US$100m green textile park. China Zhejiang Guannan 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 »