News Temu parent shares fall on proposed US import rule shift NEW YORK – Shares of PDD Holdings, the owner of the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu, dropped by about 3 per Read More »
News Pyratex and Recover partner on recycled fabrics ALICANTE – Pyratex has partnered with materials science company Recover to create a new line of recycled cotton fabrics. This Read More »
News Nike shareholders reject human rights proposals OREGON – Nike shareholders have voted against two significant proposals aimed at addressing human rights and labour concerns in the Read More »
News Fashion brands vow to stand by Bangladesh amid disruption LONDON – Amidst ongoing disruptions in Bangladesh’s garment industry due to the 2024 gas crisis and quota reform protests, major Read More »
News ASOS customers hit out at new returns policy LONDON – Customers of UK fast fashion brand ASOS have hit out at the company over a new rule charging Read More »
News Wool biodegrades in marine environments – study SYDNEY – Recent studies funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) have highlighted the superior biodegradability of wool in marine environments Read More »
News What do new ESPR rules mean for fashion? Is fashion ready for the EU’s ban on the destruction of unsold goods? DEBBIE SHAKESPEARE looks at the ramifications of Read More »
News Oeko-Tex to ban use of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ ZURICH – Oeko-Tex, a leading testing and certification organisation, has announced a ban on the intentional use of PFAS (per- Read More »
News Applied DNA kicks off cotton traceability pilot in Pakistan NEW YORK – Applied DNA Sciences, Inc, a leader in PCR-based DNA technology, has been awarded a subcontract from LRQA 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 »