News Coronavirus causes 100s of Chinese store closures WUHAN – Leading global apparel brands are taking a significant hit in January due to store closures in China as Read More »
News Swedish forest group goes big in recycled textiles SKOGSUDDEN – A Swedish business which has devised a technique for extracting cotton from poly-cotton blends for use in the Read More »
News Coronavirus could be catastrophe for China textile sector LONDON – The coronavirus could be disastrous for China’s polyester and textile supply chains if the disease spreads to other Read More »
News Bangladesh to revitalise silk sector DHAKA – More than US$100m will be spent on revitalising the once-booming traditional silk sector of Bangladesh. Work will be Read More »
News EU to boost circular textiles with bold action plan BRUSSELS – The EU Commission will launch a new circular economy action plan in March which includes a “comprehensive strategy” Read More »
News China textile shows pulled due to coronavirus SHANGHAI – The world’s biggest organisers of textile events has announced the cancellation of three of its textile fairs due Read More »
News BCI cotton uptake increases 40% in 2019 LONDON – Uptake of Better Cotton by global apparel brands and retailers increased by 40 per cent during 2019 as Read More »
News Cambodia taunting EU claims NGO PHNOM PENH – Human Rights Watch has urged the European Commission to remove trade benefits from Cambodia, claiming there is Read More »
News Stefan Persson steps down as H&M chairman STOCKHOLM: H&M has announced its 72-year old chairman, Stefan Persson, is to step down as head of the fashion retailer Read More »
MTLC welcomes EU’s green claims proposals 25th April 2023 No Comments In an Op-Ed for Apparel Insider, Dalena White, a spokesperson for Make the Label Count (MTLC) responds to the recent announcement of the EU’s Green Read More »
US trade body bemoans greenwashing slurs 25th April 2023 No Comments NEW YORK – The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) claims its members are being ‘green-hushed’ amid heightened accusations of greenwashing by major fashion retailers. Read More »