News Italy seizes 905 tonnes of “second-hand” textile waste ROME – Italian customs have seized more than 900 tonnes of textile waste that was being illegally shipped under the Read More »
News AbTF to add cashmere traceability by 2027 HAMBERG – The Aid by Trade Foundation will make its Transparency Standard available for cashmere verified under The Good Cashmere Read More »
News HRW flags coercion risks for Uzbek cotton farmers BERLIN – The Uzbekistan government is violating the rights of cotton farmers through a coercive state production system. This is Read More »
News Study: wool’s moisture buffering limits post-sweat chill NORTH CAROLINA – A new scientific study has provided fresh evidence that wool base-layers offer superior thermal comfort during outdoor Read More »
News Remake to close after funding squeeze LONDON – Fashion advocacy group Remake is set to cease operations at the end of February. The NGO, which made Read More »
News Study sets out lab checks for recycled cotton ENSCHEDE – A new study has set out a laboratory “toolbox” to help regulators, buyers and auditors verify recycled cotton Read More »
News Shein faces EU probe over “addictive” website design BRUSSELS – The European Commission has opened formal proceedings against Chinese fashion giant Shein under the Digital Services Act. The Read More »
News Bangladesh garment prices fall by 3.8 per cent DHAKA – Bangladesh garment suppliers saw average unit prices fall 3.8 per cent in Europe in 2025 despite higher export Read More »
News EU ends duty-free loophole for low value parcels BRUSSELS – EU governments have approved new rules scrapping the customs duty relief for low value parcels shipped direct to Read More »
Textile Exchange calls for rethink on growth 5th October 2022 No Comments TEXAS – US consultants Textile Exchange have warned the fashion industry it is time to rethink, “untethered growth” if it wants to hit climate targets. Read More »
China’s organic cotton sector grows, despite sanctions 5th October 2022 No Comments TEXAS – Demand by fashion brands for organic cotton from China is on the rise – despite well-established links with forced labour. Exports of cotton Read More »