News UK enquiry hears of slavery claims in supply chains LONDON – UK Ministers have been accused of failing to get to grips with rampant worker rights abuses in garment Read More »
News Esprit outlines 2021 sustainability goals RATINGEN – Fashion retailer Esprit has committed to using only sustainable cotton, including Better Cotton and organic cotton, in its Read More »
News Work conditions see major gains post-Rana Plaza BERLIN – Working conditions and safety have dramatically improved in garment factories post-Rana Plaza as apparel brands cut ties with Read More »
News Bangladesh Accord in limbo until after elections DHAKA – The Supreme Court in Bangladesh has deferred for a fifth time the date for further hearing of an Read More »
News Organic cotton climate impact 50% less than conventional MADHYA PRADESH – New research has provided much-needed data comparing the social and environmental impacts of different types of cotton Read More »
News Euratex backs calls to block EU’s dangerous chemicals database BRUSSELS – Industry lobbyists, including representatives from the textile industry, are trying to kill a tool intended to allow citizens Read More »
News 2018 Year in Review Our rundown of the key trends and issues in global apparel and textile industries in 2018… Feeling the heat Read More »
News North American safety inititive bids farewell to Bangladesh WASHINGTON – The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety can point to a huge spike in factories completing Corrective Action Plans Read More »
News Inditex scales sustainable production for 2018 ARTEIXO – Spanish apparel giant Inditex has confirmed a major scaling of its sustainable production in the past 12 months. Read More »
Synthetic microfibres most common in Siberia study 14th September 2021 No Comments TOMSK –Tiny plastic fibres from synthetic clothing were the most prevalent form of microplastics found in samples of rain and snow collected in Siberia by Read More »
Australian cotton growers half water use in 25 years 14th September 2021 No Comments SYDNEY – Australian cotton growers have almost halved the amount of water required to grow one bale of cotton over the last 25 years, according Read More »