News Seawater used to successfully dye cotton fabrics DHAKA – Researchers from Bangladesh have successfully dyed cotton fabric using seawater. The scientists dyed two batches of cotton fabric, Read More »
Making sustainability mainstream On the of the launch of its revised sustainable cotton standard, Apparel Insider catches up with the Better Cotton Initiative’s Read More »
Fresh wave of Accord signatories after costs clarified DHAKA – Around a dozen more brands have signed up to the 2018 Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety Read More »
News Patagonia platform aims to bolster eco-activism CALIFORNIA – In an unprecedented move for the global apparel industry, US outdoor brand Patagonia is to launch a new Read More »
New venture fund promotes ethical supply chains CALIFORNIA – The C&A Foundation is backing a new early stage venture fund which will invest in apparel supply chain Read More »
Gender equality targeted in garment sector initiative GENEVA – A new international initiative has been launched to improve gender equality in the global garment industry. Better Work, Read More »
News M&S, Puma, Next yet to sign new Bangladesh Accord AMSTERDAM – International apparel brands including Marks & Spencer, Puma, Fast Retailing, G-Star, Debenhams and Next are among more than Read More »
Apparel brands linked to ‘modern slavery’ conditions AMSTERDAM – A new report has linked major apparel brands including Benetton, C&A, GAP, H&M, Levi’s, M&S and PVH to Read More »
News Bangladesh garment sector failing women DHAKA – Women working in Bangladesh’s ready made garment (RMG) sector are regularly verbally and physically abused while often being 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 »