News New study proves leather is a byproduct TEXAS – Switching away from real to vegan leather will have barely any impact on global cattle production, new analysis Read More »
News Transition Accord set for 3-month extension AMSTERDAM – Global unions and international fashion brands have provisionally agreed to a three-month extension of the commitments of the Read More »
News H&M, Amazon to trial Higg ‘sustainability’ product profiles SAN FRANCISCO – Amazon and H&M will publicly share data on a product’s alleged environmental impact as part of a Read More »
News Brands in dark over destination of unsold goods TEXAS – Almost a quarter (23 per cent) of fashion brands and retailers surveyed did not know the destination of Read More »
News Uniqlo confused over US blocking its products TOKYO – Japanese fast fashion brand Uniqlo has raised question marks around why its apparel products were blocked by US Read More »
News Brands not safeguarding workers, study finds LONDON – The world’s top fashion brands are failing to safeguard workers in their supply chains, a new benchmarking has Read More »
News Amazon staff filmed sorting clothing for destruction HAMBURG – Greenpeace has obtained covert film recordings showing employees at an Amazon warehouse in Germany sorting out unsold goods, Read More »
News H&M, Primark, Bestseller resume Myanmar orders LONDON – Fashion retailer Primark has joined H&M and Bestseller by resuming sourcing in Myanmar. The three had previously placed Read More »
News Netherlands proposes to introduce EPR for textiles AMSTERDAM – Holland looks set to introduce extended producer responsibility (EPR) rules for textiles by 2023. The new guidelines would 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 »