News Tariffs hit US fashion sector hard, finds industry survey WASHINGTON – A new industry report reveals how the US fashion sector is being squeezed by protectionist trade policies under Read More »
News Microplastic shedding worse in textile blends, scientists warn Cotton-polyester blended fabrics release significantly more microplastics than pure polyester textiles, according to new peer-reviewed research. While previous studies have Read More »
News Italy fines Shein €1m for alleged greenwashing ROME – Italy’s competition watchdog has fined online fast fashion giant Shein €1m for alleged greenwashing of its products. The Read More »
News £4 T-Shirt outperforms £395 rival in UK tests LEEDS – A study by the University of Leeds and NGO WRAP found that the price of a T-Shirt is Read More »
News Potential record fine looms for Temu in Europe BRUSSELS – Temu, the Chinese online retailer of clothing and consumer goods, could face a multi-billion-euro fine if the European Read More »
News Textile Exchange updates recycled material traceability TEXAS – Textile Exchange has updated its tracking system to offer more clarify on the origin of recycled materials for Read More »
News New scheme to safeguard Made in Italy fashion label ROME – Italy has introduced a new certification scheme to safeguard the Made in Italy fashion label following recent supply Read More »
News Queensland cotton farmer jailed for water fraud scam BRISBAINE – An Australian cotton farmer has been sentenced to nine and a half years in prison over one of Read More »
News German ruling targets misuse of ‘vegan leather’ labels COLOGNE – A German court has ruled the term ‘vegan leather’ can no longer be used to market synthetic or Read More »
Research claims fashion is polluting Africa’s rivers 17th August 2021 No Comments EDINBURGH – A new report claims the production of clothing for high street and online fashion brands in Europe, the UK and USA is causing Read More »
Mammut commits to clean energy in all suppliers by 2030 17th August 2021 No Comments SEON – Swiss outdoor brand Mammut has pledged to switch to 100 per cent renewable energy at all its suppliers by 2030. The retailer has Read More »