News Major new LCA measures impact of Indian organic cotton AMSTERDAM – A major new life cycle assessment (LCA) of organic cotton production in India revealed significant environmental differences between Read More »
News Kantamanto market leaders clash over waste claims ACCRA – A row has broken out in Ghana’s second-hand clothing sector after a strike by traders from the Ghana Read More »
News Shein given approval to float on London Stock Exchange HONG KONG – Online fast-fashion giant Shein has received approval from Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for an initial public Read More »
News URBN joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol MEMPHIS – URBN has joined the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, reinforcing its efforts toward responsible sourcing and sustainability in cotton Read More »
News Schneider Group unveils first superfine Argentinian vicuna bale CATAMARCA – The Schneider Group has announced the development of the first bale of Superfine Argentinian vicuna, a result of Read More »
News Civil society groups demand action on Indorama abuses WASHINGTON – More than 90 civil society organisations have issued a joint statement demanding the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Read More »
News How Trump’s tariffs might hit fashion prices WASHINGTON – In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global fashion industry, President Donald Trump last week announced Read More »
News Shoppers want chemical info on clothing, study finds LONDON -A new study revealed that consumers across Europe are willing to pay a premium for instant access to chemical Read More »
News US officially closes de minimis loophole in tariff crackdown WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order eliminating duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value imports from China. Read More »
Net closes on rPET fraud as testing market expands 3rd February 2022 No Comments LONDON – Nearly two-thirds of textile products claiming to be produced from recycled polyester were fraudulent, a newly developed test method found. An 18-month investigation Read More »
Australia consortium attempts to tackle clothing waste 3rd February 2022 No Comments SYDNEY – The escalating problem of clothing waste in Australia is being addressed in a new scheme being led by the Australian Fashion Council (AFC). Read More »