News Bangladesh to revitalise silk sector DHAKA – More than US$100m will be spent on revitalising the once-booming traditional silk sector of Bangladesh. Work will be Read More »
News EU to boost circular textiles with bold action plan BRUSSELS – The EU Commission will launch a new circular economy action plan in March which includes a “comprehensive strategy” Read More »
News China textile shows pulled due to coronavirus SHANGHAI – The world’s biggest organisers of textile events has announced the cancellation of three of its textile fairs due Read More »
News BCI cotton uptake increases 40% in 2019 LONDON – Uptake of Better Cotton by global apparel brands and retailers increased by 40 per cent during 2019 as Read More »
News Cambodia taunting EU claims NGO PHNOM PENH – Human Rights Watch has urged the European Commission to remove trade benefits from Cambodia, claiming there is Read More »
News Stefan Persson steps down as H&M chairman STOCKHOLM: H&M has announced its 72-year old chairman, Stefan Persson, is to step down as head of the fashion retailer Read More »
News What price a DNA traceable organic T-Shirt? Zürich – A ground-breaking project has been launched to highlight the potential of Burkina Faso as a testing ground for Read More »
News Fashion for Good South Asian arm launches MUMBAI – Fashion for Good’s South Asia Innovation Programme has officially launched with the selection of nine new innovators covering Read More »
News Economics not ecology drives chemicals laws BRUSSELS – EU chemicals legislation, including the regulation of hazardous chemicals found in clothing, is dictated by economic interests rather Read More »
Carcinogens at 3x legal limit found in women’s underwear on Shein app 8th August 2024 No Comments SEOUL – South Korean officials have reported that women’s underwear sold on the Chinese shopping app Shein contained cancer-causing agents at levels three times higher Read More »