News Supply of used clothing flooding market LONDON – New research claims the global market for used clothing is in danger of being flooded as demand fails Read More »
News US textile industry backs China tariffs WASHINGTON – US retaliatory tariffs against China look likely to include textiles after the National Council of Textile Organisations (NCTO) Read More »
News Luxury brands slammed on human rights transparency LONDON – Luxury brands LVMH, Hermès and Prada have been heavily criticised for a lack of transparency on human rights Read More »
News BGMEA president: “We are price takers” DHAKA – In an exclusive interview with Apparel Insider, Siddiqur Rahman, president of Bangladesh’s most powerful business body, accepts the Read More »
News Burberry, H&M, Gap back circular fashion initiative LONDON – Leading global brands including Burberry, H&M, Gap and Stella McCartney have joined a new circular textiles initiative led Read More »
News Investors back fashion sustainability platform LONDON – A new technology platform is aiming to unite the global fashion industry behind sustainability. The platform is backed Read More »
News Filippa K to showcase biologically dyed garments STOCKHOLM – Swedish fashion retailer Filippa K will showcase biologically dyed apparel styles later this year. The business has formed Read More »
News ILO backs Syrian refugee initiative in Turkey ISTANBUL – The ILO and Turkey are working together to create good quality jobs in the Turkish apparel industry for Read More »
News Transparency agenda dominates Copenhagen Summit COPENHAGEN – Is it ever possible to produce a T-shirt for just ten dollars while adhering to strict environmental and Read More »
Concerns raised over EU plans on textile waste 12th July 2023 No Comments ACCRA – Proposed new EU laws around textile waste will, “make Waste Colonialism an official EU doctrine,” a prominent African waste management specialist has claimed. Read More »
H&M sheds 46 jobs in Bangladesh office 12th July 2023 No Comments DHAKA – Swedish fashion giant H&M laid off 46 staff at its Bangladesh office as it continues to rationalise its operations in the country. A Read More »
Inditex sets out new GHG reduction targets 12th July 2023 No Comments MADRID – Zara owner Inditex claims it will reduce its supply chain emissions by more than 50 per cent by 2030 and achieve net zero Read More »