News Guess launches apparel recycling initiative LOS ANGELES – Luxury US apparel retailer, Guess, has launched its own in-store collection and clothing recycling programme in California. Read More »
News Funding boost for circular economy initiatives AMSTERDAM – Five initiatives aimed at closing the loop in the apparel sector have been given a €1.29m funding boost Read More »
News Playing the long game FRIEDRICHSHAFEN – Sustainability pays in the long run is a key takeaway from this year’s European Outdoor Show which is Read More »
News WL Gore takes latest step in sustainable fabrics FELDKIRCHEN-WESTERHAM – Technical fabric brand, W L Gore, has announced new products which eliminate the use of PFCs of concern Read More »
News Brand love a thing of the past, claims research LONDON – Young fashion consumers are increasingly fickle and flighty, shifting between brands from one new trend to another, claims Read More »
News Apparel sourcing hubs among hotspots for poor worker rights GENEVA – Key textile sourcing hubs represent five of the top ten worst countries for poor worker rights in a Read More »
News Ethiopia targets global lead on sustainable leather ADDIS ABABA – A new EU backed initiative aims to turn Ethiopia into a global leader for environmentally friendly leather Read More »
News Rwanda backs local textile exporters KIGALI – The Rwandan Government has said it will cover tax obligations for local textile exporters to ensure they are Read More »
News Archroma expands textile research in Pakistan REINACH – Swiss textile chemical specialist Archroma has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Engineering & 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 »