First organic cotton farmers certified in Ethiopia ADDIS ABABA – 200 cotton farmers in Ethiopia have become the first ever in the country to receive organic certification. Read More »
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The demise of the department store It’s carnage on the high street right now. There has been a sense for some considerable time that something has Read More »
Scientists claim recycling breakthrough with cotton-polyester blends Scientists in Sweden are claiming a notable breakthrough in terms of closing the loop in textiles having successfully recycled worn Read More »
Closing the apparel loop: myth versus reality Global fashion giant H&M group recently announced it has partnered with Swedish company re:newcell, whose smart technology recycles used cotton, Read More »
News Net sales surge as innovation pays for Inditex ARTEIXO – Sales jumped by ten per cent at the world’s largest fashion retailer, Inditex, in the first nine months Read More »
News H&M expands Alibaba collaboration amid sluggish sales STOCKHOLM – H&M has taken a significant step towards increasing its share of the burgeoning Chinese apparel market by expanding Read More »
US ruling protects domestic polyester sector WASHINGTON – US polyester manufacturers have applauded a decision by the US Department of Commerce to apply tariffs to fine Read More »
News Armani, Primark urged to disclose supplier lists AMSTERDAM – A campaign led by Human Rights Watch, Clean Clothes Campaign, and International Labor Rights Forum is calling on Read More »
Matalan requests major price cuts from suppliers 30th June 2023 No Comments LONDON – UK clothing retailer Matalan is demanding price cuts of up to 20 per cent from Asian suppliers on a ‘take it or leave Read More »
Unions demand justice for murdered garment worker 30th June 2023 No Comments DHAKA – Global trade unions have condemned in the strongest possible terms the killing of trade union leader Shahidul Islam Shahid on 25 June in Read More »