News EU investigates Shein over unfair trading practices BRUSSELS – Online fashion retailer Shein has been formally notified by European consumer authorities over a series of platform practices Read More »
News Cascale CEO to step down after one year in role SAN FRANCISCO – Cascale has announced that its chief executive officer, Colin Browne, will step down from his role on Read More »
News EU proposes flat fee on small parcels as Chinese imports surge BRUSSELS – The European Union has proposed a new flat fee of €2 on billions of small parcels delivered directly Read More »
News France moves ahead with eco labelling for textiles PARIS – In France this week for the International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) conference, we heard from Vincent Colomb, coordinator Read More »
News GOTS sees 5% increase in certified facilities STUTTGART – The non-profit organisation behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has reported major progress in 2024, with a Read More »
News Wool sector gathers in Lille for 94th IWTO Congress LILLE – The global wool industry has gathered in Lille, France, this week for the 94th annual Congress of the Read More »
News New PEFCR guidelines for fashion: an appraisal BRUSSELS – The European Union last week officially launched a new set of Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) aimed Read More »
News French government backs US$500m poly-cotton recycling plant LONDON – U.S. textile recycling company Circ has secured financial backing from the French government and the European Union to Read More »
News Report advocates ‘coexistence’ in Kenya’s apparel industry LONDON – Kenya’s apparel sector can achieve sustainable growth through the strategic coexistence of second-hand clothing imports and local manufacturing. 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 »