News German revolt threatens EU supply chain law BERLIN – New EU laws which would hold multi-nationals accountable for violations of human rights and environmental standards in their Read More »
News Fresh forced labour claims over Uzbek cotton WASHINGTON – Independent civil society monitoring of the annual cotton harvest in Uzbekistan found that in 2023, local officials “resorted Read More »
News Helmersson quits as H&M chief in surprise move STOCKHOLM – Helena Helmersson, CEO of Swedish fast fashion brand H&M, has unexpectedly quit her role. Fashion industry veteran Daniel Read More »
News Can Bangladesh’s RMG sector go digital? DHAKA – A new feasibility study looked at the challenges and opportunities for developing a major digital platform to support Read More »
News Swiss fabric mill, AG Cilander, facing closure HERISAU – AG Cilander, a luxury Swiss fabric manufacturer which supplies many of the world’s luxury fashion brands, is facing Read More »
News BASF and Inditex partner on Nylon 6 recycling LUDWIGSHAFEN – Chemicals giant BASF and Spanish fast fashion group Inditex have announced the launch of a new nylon they Read More »
News Under Armour develops elastane alternative BALTIMORE – Sportswear company Under Armour has developed what it claims is a more sustainable alternative to elastane. The business Read More »
News What can fashion learn from the outdoor sector? LONDON – The outdoor industry has often been at the forefront of sustainability initiatives, setting an example for other industries, Read More »
News TrusTrace completes funding round of US$24m STOCKHOLM – TrusTrace, a global SaaS company which hosts a platform for product traceability and compliance, has announced a US$24m 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 »