News Otto Group to issue sustainability bonds HAMBURG – German textiles, apparel and homeware retailer the Otto Group will become the first company in its industry to Read More »
News Global garment factory mapping tool goes live AMSTERDAM – A new tool which is attempting to map every garment factory in the world has gone live. The Read More »
News New calls for tax breaks to encourage circular shift BRUSSELS – The use of policy instruments, including tax breaks and subsidies, should be used to drive improved textile and Read More »
News H&M gets fruity with new sustainable collection STOCKHOLM – A new collection from H&M will use fibres produced from oranges, pineapples and algae biomass. The retailer’s latest Read More »
News Nike snubs investor-led Workforce Disclosure Initiative LONDON – Nike has for the second year running failed to engage with an initiative whereby global investment groups probe Read More »
News 70 killed at factory producing textile chemical intermediaries YANCHENG – A huge chemical plant explosion in China has killed at least 70 people and injured hundreds of others. Read More »
News Unions denied access to flagship Ethiopia textile park HAWASSA – Thousands of workers at Ethiopia’s biggest industrial park have been striking demanding that unions be allowed access to Read More »
News ASOS asks third-party brands to tackle modern slavery LONDON – Leading global online fashion retailer, ASOS, is asking third-party brands to pledge to tackle modern slavery. The UK Read More »
News Top design award for textile recycling technology ESSEN – Ground-breaking technology which recycles post-consumer garments into clean and wearable clothes has been honoured with one of the Read More »
Proposed US laws would close door on Shein 20th January 2022 No Comments WASHINGTON – A proposed US bill is aiming to stop the US being swamped with cheap Chinese consumer products, including fashion. The bill has in its Read More »
Eastman to invest US1$bn in French PET recycling plant 20th January 2022 No Comments PARIS – Global specialty materials company Eastman will invest up to US$1bn in a material-to-material chemical recycling facility in France. French President Emmanuel Macron and Mark Read More »