News LCA shows consumers have biggest impact on sustainability LONDON – The environmental impact of clothing can be cut by 75 per cent if we choose natural fibres, wash Read More »
News Södra and Lenzing collaborate on recycling LENZING – Austrian fibre-maker Lenzing and wood pulp supplier Södra have signed an agreement to dramatically boost the production of Read More »
News New study proves leather is a byproduct TEXAS – Switching away from real to vegan leather will have barely any impact on global cattle production, new analysis Read More »
News Transition Accord set for 3-month extension AMSTERDAM – Global unions and international fashion brands have provisionally agreed to a three-month extension of the commitments of the Read More »
News H&M, Amazon to trial Higg ‘sustainability’ product profiles SAN FRANCISCO – Amazon and H&M will publicly share data on a product’s alleged environmental impact as part of a Read More »
News Brands in dark over destination of unsold goods TEXAS – Almost a quarter (23 per cent) of fashion brands and retailers surveyed did not know the destination of Read More »
News Uniqlo confused over US blocking its products TOKYO – Japanese fast fashion brand Uniqlo has raised question marks around why its apparel products were blocked by US Read More »
News Brands not safeguarding workers, study finds LONDON – The world’s top fashion brands are failing to safeguard workers in their supply chains, a new benchmarking has Read More »
News Amazon staff filmed sorting clothing for destruction HAMBURG – Greenpeace has obtained covert film recordings showing employees at an Amazon warehouse in Germany sorting out unsold goods, 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 »