News New calls for global action on fluorinated chemistry ROME – The net would appear to be closing further on three chemicals which are used in textile manufacture for Read More »
Roundtable highlights Burkina Faso’s organic cotton potential TEXAS – Burkina Faso has the potential to become a major hub for organic cotton, a recent meeting concluded. US Read More »
News Luxury fashion embraces sustainable fibres LENZING – There is fresh evidence to suggest the luxury apparel sector is embracing sustainability. In an exclusive interview with Read More »
News VF tool maps product supply chain for customers GREENSBORO – A new online tool from VF Corporation allows customers to trace the origins of their products right through Read More »
News H&M upcycled collection utilises old workwear STOCKHOLM – Swedish fast fashion giant H&M has launched a new upcycled capsule collection which uses discarded workwear products to Read More »
News Fresh concerns raised about Amazon and counterfeits WASHINGTON – A number of Amazon sites should be added to ‘Notorious Markets’ list due to counterfeit issues, according to Read More »
News Unions call for Bangladesh minimum wage to be doubled DHAKA – Union leaders in Bangladesh have called for an immediate review of the new minimum wage, which they want Read More »
News Nike, Gap, H&M sign Turkmen cotton pledge LONDON – Adidas, H&M, and Gap are among 12 brands and retailers to have signed the Responsible Sourcing Network’s (RSN) Read More »
News Denim business breaks new ground in transgender inclusion DHAKA – A Bangladesh jeans manufacturer has welcomed two members of Bangladeshi’s 10,000-strong transgender community on board. In an enlightened, Read More »
Urban Outfitters bemoans Vietnam inventory pain 31st August 2021 No Comments PHILADELPHIA – US retailer Urban Outfitters has become the latest apparel business to warn about supply chain and inventory challenges as the global pandemic continues Read More »
NGOs say garment factories must not be exempt from lockdowns 31st August 2021 No Comments AMSTERDAM – 50 rights groups an NGOs have called for garment factories in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to be included in Covid-19 industry lockdowns. The Read More »