News ILO wants international support for Uzbekistan cotton sector GENEVA – The International Labour Organisation has called for the international community to support Uzbekistan in its reform agenda – Read More »
News EU supports social dialogue in Bulgarian textile sector SOFIA – Bulgarian textile mills, unions and brands including H&M, Inditex and ASOS met recently to look at ways to Read More »
News Chinese researchers measure WTTP impact on microfibres CHANGZHOU – For the first time ever, researchers from China have measured the impact that textile dyeing wastewater treatment processes Read More »
News Consumers want brand transparency finds major European survey AMSTERDAM – The vast majority of consumers want more transparency from apparel brands and retailers claims new research. 80 per Read More »
News Apparel giant hits back at labour rights violation claims MONTREAL – Canadian global apparel business, Gilden, has hit back at accusations by NGOs and unions that its suppliers violated Read More »
News Organic cotton production backed in Brazilian states BRASÍLIA – Organic cotton production in Brazil has been given a boost with a new project which will support around Read More »
News Study: cotton most prevalent microfibre in deep seas PLYMOUTH – Pollution from cellulose fibres such as cotton and linen made up 80 per cent of all deep-sea microfibres Read More »
News Why garment worker burnout is bad for business LONDON – Garment worker burnout, as well as being unethical, is also bad for business. The cover story of the Read More »
News New laws, stronger enforcement: UK fashion enquiry hears evidence LONDON – New laws and stronger enforcement are needed to better regulate exploitation in the global supply chains of UK 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 »