News French anti-fast fashion law stalled over EU concerns BRUSSELS – France’s proposed anti-fast fashion law has hit a new obstacle after the European Commission said the draft remains Read More »
News Textiles Recycling Expo programme goes live BRUSSELS – The full conference programme for Textiles Recycling Expo 2026, which takes place in Brussels, has been published. Organisers Read More »
News France fines Refashion over uncollected textiles PARIS – The French authorities have fined Refashion €170,000 for failures in the country’s used textile collection system. The sanction Read More »
News Shahi Exports to scale cotton pre-treatment technology BANGALORE – Shahi Exports has partnered with US-based Innovo Fiber to scale a lower-impact cotton pre-treatment technology. The move comes Read More »
News Debrand report lifts lid on used textile pathways VANCOUVER – Debrand has released its first transparency report, offering a detailed breakdown of where post-consumer and used textile materials Read More »
News Microplastic awareness raises sourcing questions NORTH CAROLINA – Consumer awareness of microplastics is starting to influence apparel purchasing intent, according to new research from Cotton Read More »
News Bezos Earth Fund grants target next-gen fibres NEW YORK – The Bezos Earth Fund has announced US$34m in new grants to support the development of next-generation textile Read More »
News Temu, Shein cost German economy €2.4bn a year: study BERLIN – Temu and Shein are costing the German economy €2.4bn a year in lost added value, claims a study Read More »
News GOTS-certified facilities rise 15 per cent to 17,800 in 2025 STUTTGART – The number of Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)-certified facilities globally rose 15.3 per cent year on year to Read More »
US Senator asks SEC to block SHEIN IPO 20th February 2024 No Comments FLORIDA – A US Senator has asked the financial regulator to block an initial public offering (IPO) of SHEIN until it can disclose more information Read More »
US apparel imports fall by 22 per cent 20th February 2024 No Comments WASHINGTON – US clothing imports plunged by more than one fifth (22 per cent) between 2022 and 2023 according to figures from the US Government Read More »