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 »
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 »