News Use of rPET by apparel industry plateaus TEXAS – The use of recycled polyester by the global apparel industry appears to have plateaued according to the latest Read More »
News Better Cotton “unlikely” to hit its 2020 targets LONDON – The Better Cotton Initiative says it is “unlikely” to meet its target of having 10 per cent of Read More »
News New US consultancy wants end to ALL animal-derived fibres SAN FRANCISCO – A new US-based consultancy wants to see an end to the use of all animal-based materials in Read More »
News Uzbekistan cotton sector still using forced labour WASHINGTON – Uzbekistan has made significant strides in reducing the amount of forced labour in its cotton sector but has Read More »
News US petrochemicals boom threatens rPET sector TEXAS – A leading US commodities expert has warned of the huge threat to global cotton markets by the US’s Read More »
News Union bosses fear suicides at H&M supplier KARNATAKA – Union bosses in India have told Apparel Insider they fear a real threat of suicide among 1200 workers Read More »
News Could technology provide trust for Xinjiang cotton? WASHINGTON – This past week, US President Donald Trump has finally given the green light to legislation calling for sanctions Read More »
News Great British clothing clear-out begins LONDON – Research by consultants WRAP suggests the British public is set to dispose of 67 million clothing items as Read More »
News “We need brands to scale” says recycling innovator HELSINKI – “We need brands to scale” – that was the rallying cry of Petri Alava, CEO of Finnish post-consumer 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 »