News Material Exchange raises €25m in Series A funding STOCKHOLM – Digital apparel sourcing specialist, Material Exchange, has announced has raised €25m in Series A funding. Material Exchange is a virtual Read More »
News Bangladesh Denim Expo reopens doors for May event DHAKA – After a two-year break, Bangladesh Denim Expo will once again open its doors in the international Convention City, Read More »
News Kohl’s, Walmart fined for greenwashing WASHINGTON – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has fined Walmart and Kohl’s for alleged false advertising. The pair were accused Read More »
News China study claims recycled polyester production has 10x CO2 emissions of virgin ZHEJIANG – Life-cycle analysis research from China claims the carbon footprint of recycled polyester production is ten times that of Read More »
News New film aims to counter “anti-wool lobbying” LONDON – The Campaign for Wool has released a new documentary to educate people about the environmental benefits of wool. Read More »
News US brands lag on phasing out toxic chemicals WASHINGTON – A new report has ranked 30 US outdoor clothing and fashion retailers on their progress in phasing out Read More »
News EU chief says fashion is “free riding” on circular PET bottle system BRUSSELS – EU environment commissioner, Virginijus Sinkevičius, has told Apparel Insider the fashion industry is currently “free riding” on the Read More »
News Shein targeting US$100bn valuation GUANGZHOU – Shein, the Chinese fast fashion e-commerce company, is aiming to raise US$1bn at a valuation of US$100bn according Read More »
News Nike ranked world’s most valuable apparel brand LONDON – Sportswear giant Nike is the world’s most valuable apparel brand while luxury brands have also boomed since the Read More »
PETA complains to authorities over down standard 30th November 2023 No Comments NEW YORK – Animal rights group PETA has submitted a formal complaint to the federal Competition Bureau in Canada alleging the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) and Responsible Read More »
Shein files to float on US stock market 30th November 2023 No Comments NEW YORK – Chinese fast fashion Shein has filed paperwork to float on the US stock market according to Reuters news agency. The company is Read More »