Into Africa Ethiopia is targeting US$30bn in textile exports by 2025, with apparel brands queuing up to test sourcing options from the Read More »
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 »
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 »