News Brands lobby Cambodia over labour rights WASHINGTON – A group of the world’s leading apparel brands have written to the president of Cambodia urging him to Read More »
News H&M, Hugo Boss back new cashmere standard HAMBURG – A new standard has been launched for cashmere which covers the welfare of cashmere goats as well as Read More »
News BCI: Xinjiang is different to Uzbekistan LONDON – BCI has claimed its presence in China is having a “positive impact on farmers [and] their families” and Read More »
News Greenwash not growth is fashion’s problem ZUG – Global Fashion Agenda has used this year’s Davos to call on global apparel brands to “re-evaluate the fashion Read More »
News Sustainable fashion faces funding gap BOSTON – Moving towards a more sustainable fashion industry will require a US$20bn to US$30bn increase investment – a factor Read More »
News C&A Foundation rebranded as Luades Foundation ZUG – The growing reach of philanthropy in the apparel space is in further evidence this week as the Brenninkmeijer Read More »
News Adidas to use more than half rPET in 2020 HERZOGENAURACH – German sportswear giant Adidas will use more than 50 per cent recycled polyester in its products for the Read More »
News Ethiopia focus of Bremen Cotton Conference BREMEN – Ethiopia and its cotton and textile industries will be a core focus at the 35th Bremen International Cotton Read More »
News Has Higg Index got it wrong on silk? SAN FRANCISCO – Research by Apparel Insider suggests the Sustainable Apparel Coalition could be unfairly giving silk an extremely poor Read More »
Kering issues guidance on making green claims 3rd October 2022 No Comments PARIS – French luxury group, which owns brands including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen, has issued new guidelines for making sustainability claims. The Read More »