News Was your clothing made by a prisoner? BEIJING – Xinjiang, which produces almost a fifth of the world’s cotton, has been described as an ‘open air prison,’ Read More »
News Massive hemp plant planned in US DALLAS – New plans have been announced to develop the largest hemp processing facility in the US. The proposals have Read More »
News Renewal Workshop in US$5m funding round CASCADE LOCKS – Apparel recommerce specialist, The Rewnewal Workshop, which provides circular solutions for apparel and textile brands, has raised Read More »
News More questions over BCI links with Huafu NEW YORK – A statement to the US House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs has raised serious questions about Read More »
News Applied DNA and RIL partner to track rPET NEW YORK – US technology business, Applied DNA, has signed an MOU with Indian business, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), which Read More »
News US imports of Chinese apparel plummet WASHINGTON – Textile and apparel exports from the US to China have declined rapidly in the past year according to Read More »
News Gender violence rife in Brazil textile sector WASHINGTON – A new study has highlighted the shocking extent of sexual harassment experienced by female workers in Brazil’s textile Read More »
News Brands lobby ministers on climate action MADRID – A delegation from the UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action (UNFCCC) has used COP25 to urge energy Read More »
News 43 die in Indian garment factory fire NEW DELHI – At least 43 people have died in a fire at a garment factory in New Delhi, India’s Read More »
Kathmandu pulls ad for ‘biodegradable’ jacket 23rd August 2022 No Comments LONDON – Global outdoor lifestyle brand Kathmandu has pulled an advertisement for its ‘biodegradable’ BioDown puffer jacket after a complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority Read More »