News Accord handover agreement released DHAKA – There was some concern among unions and civil rights groups when it was announced that the Bangladesh Accord Read More »
News Boohoo now worth more than M&S MANCHESTER – A surge in sales at online ultra-fast fashion retailer, Boohoo, means the UK headquartered business is now worth Read More »
News EU to monitor Bangladesh over GSP Plus DHAKA – The European Union has told Bangladesh its garment factories need to ensure fair practice and comply with International Read More »
News Fire breaks out at H&M, Next supplier GAZIPUR – On Friday 10 January, a fire broke out at a garment factory in Bangladesh which supplies to leading Read More »
News Congress told of Xinjiang crimes against humanity WASHINGTON – A US Congress advisory panel has issued a report claiming China’s system of extrajudicial internment camps for Uyghurs Read More »
News Bangladesh slaps export ban on unsafe units DHAKA – More than 100 ready-made garment factories in Bangladesh will no longer be able to export their products as Read More »
News EU states call for complete PFAS ban BRUSSELS – The Dutch Government has called for the restriction of uses of PFAS and all products containing them. The Read More »
News Study spotlights Indian price squeeze NEW YORK – A major US-led study found prices paid by global apparel brands to Indian suppliers have plummeted over Read More »
News Colder, quicker laundering more sustainable option LONDON – New research suggests laundering in colder and quicker washing machine cycles can reduce microfibre release while improving garment 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 »