News BGMEA queries legal remit of new International Accord DHAKA – Bangladesh’s main garment industry trade body has opposed the implementation of the newly agreed International Accord in Bangladesh, Read More »
News New Index ranks textile water impact as ‘critical’ LONDON – Apparel and textile manufacturing along with cotton farming are claimed to be among the sectors with the largest Read More »
News Brands pen new garment factory safety agreement DHAKA – Global fashion brands and trade unions have agreed a two-year extension of the work of the Bangladesh Accord Read More »
News Rising patriotism sees Anta Sports’ China revenues surpass Adidas JINJIANG – Anta Sports, China’s largest sportswear company, posted revenue of 22.81 billion yuan (US$3.52bn) in the first half of Read More »
News Fashion failing on climate change efforts, study finds SAN FRANCISCO — New research claims the fashion sector is failing in its efforts to tackle climate change due to Read More »
News Pandemic could thwart Vietnam’s export targets HO CHI MINH – Vietnam’s textile and garment industry could miss its export target of US$39bn as industry struggles with Read More »
News Sri Lanka balances economy with Covid-19 risk COLOMBO – Sri Lanka’s Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has sought to reassure the country’s garment workers about safety in Read More »
News Fashion could face ‘inventory recession’ NEW YORK – The fashion sector could face an ‘inventory’ recession as retailers pull orders forward over concerns about shipping Read More »
News Polartec eliminates PFAS use in water repellent fabrics ANDOVER – Technical textile solution company Polartec has announced the elimination of PFAS (per- and polyfluoralkyl substances) in its DWR (durable Read More »
California garment worker bill clears major hurdle 9th September 2021 No Comments CALIFORNIA – A new bill intended to improve rights for garment workers in California has just cleared a major hurdle. The Garment Worker Protection Act, Read More »