News Fresh backing for on-demand apparel production tech LOS ANGELES – A tech businesses which provides on-demand production to apparel businesses has raised US$11m in funding. The/Studio offers users, Read More »
News Syngenta refutes cotton farmer death allegations BASEL – NGO Public Eye has accused the Swiss agricultural chemical company Syngenta of exporting pesticides it claims are linked Read More »
News Can fur ever be fair? PARIS – Can real fur ever be fair and ethical? That is the question Apparel Insider asked as it approached Read More »
News Fashion sector warns of supply chain chaos after Trump tariffs WASHINGTON – The US has slapped 10 per cent tariffs on another US$200bn of Chinese imports in a move the Read More »
News Friends of the Earth targets polyester in microplastic campaign LONDON – Environmental group Friends of the Earth has launched a campaign to educate consumers on microplastics and ultimately try Read More »
News New apparel sector guide launched on SDGs NEW YORK – A new report offers detailed guidance to the apparel industry on how it can benefit from and Read More »
News Investors urge for Bangladesh Accord’s continuation NEW YORK – A group of 153 global investors representing US$2.8 trillion in assets have called for the continuation of Read More »
News Chemical exposure for workers a “global health crisis” says UN briefing GENEVA – Worker exposure to hazardous chemicals is a global health crisis claims a major new international report. Written by Read More »
News Monthly minimum wage agreed at US$95 in Bangladesh DHAKA – The Bangladesh Minimum Wage Board for readymade garment workers has set Tk8,000 (US$95) as the new minimum monthly Read More »
Leather alternatives: the good, the bad, the ugly 4th May 2022 No Comments What are the main vegan alternatives to leather, how do they perform and what is their environmental profile like? INGE FLOWERS, managing director of Authenticae, Read More »