News EU proposes flat fee on small parcels as Chinese imports surge BRUSSELS – The European Union has proposed a new flat fee of €2 on billions of small parcels delivered directly Read More »
News France moves ahead with eco labelling for textiles PARIS – In France this week for the International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) conference, we heard from Vincent Colomb, coordinator Read More »
News GOTS sees 5% increase in certified facilities STUTTGART – The non-profit organisation behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has reported major progress in 2024, with a Read More »
News Wool sector gathers in Lille for 94th IWTO Congress LILLE – The global wool industry has gathered in Lille, France, this week for the 94th annual Congress of the Read More »
News New PEFCR guidelines for fashion: an appraisal BRUSSELS – The European Union last week officially launched a new set of Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) aimed Read More »
News French government backs US$500m poly-cotton recycling plant LONDON – U.S. textile recycling company Circ has secured financial backing from the French government and the European Union to Read More »
News Report advocates ‘coexistence’ in Kenya’s apparel industry LONDON – Kenya’s apparel sector can achieve sustainable growth through the strategic coexistence of second-hand clothing imports and local manufacturing. Read More »
News Joint venture targets recycled cotton in Central America MADRID – Textile recycling firm Recover and global manufacturing group Intradeco have announced a joint venture to produce recycled cotton Read More »
News Lululemon targets 50% renewables across suppliers by 2030 NEW YORK – US leisure-wear retailer Lululemon has announced a commitment to achieve 50 per cent renewable electricity across its Read More »
Shein, 9,000 new lines a day, and ESG investing 11th May 2022 No Comments LONDON – Chinese fast fashion brand Shein dropped 9,008 new product lines today. On Tuesday it dropped 9,677. On Monday this figure was 7,282. I Read More »