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Patagonia platform aims to bolster eco-activism
CALIFORNIA – In an unprecedented move for the global apparel industry, US outdoor brand Patagonia is to launch a new
New venture fund promotes ethical supply chains
CALIFORNIA – The C&A Foundation is backing a new early stage venture fund which will invest in apparel supply chain
Gender equality targeted in garment sector initiative
GENEVA – A new international initiative has been launched to improve gender equality in the global garment industry. Better Work,
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M&S, Puma, Next yet to sign new Bangladesh Accord
AMSTERDAM – International apparel brands including Marks & Spencer, Puma, Fast Retailing, G-Star, Debenhams and Next are among more than
Apparel brands linked to ‘modern slavery’ conditions
AMSTERDAM – A new report has linked major apparel brands including Benetton, C&A, GAP, H&M, Levi’s, M&S and PVH to
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Bangladesh garment sector failing women
DHAKA – Women working in Bangladesh’s ready made garment (RMG) sector are regularly verbally and physically abused while often being
Faux fur faux pas
Real fur from rabbit, mink and fox has recently been found in products sold as ‘faux fur’ by Tesco, Boots,
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Labour rights concerns threaten Vietnam trade deal
BRUSSELS – Poor worker rights in Vietnam could prove a major obstacle to trade agreements with the EU, with textiles
Ten sustainability issues we’ll be following in 2018
Time to talk to consumers H&M sells cotton products which proudly boast their organic credentials. Primark has unveiled its first
New study reveals environmental impact of cow leather industry
11th February 2025
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LONDON – A newly published study in ‘Discover Sustainability’ has provided the most comprehensive global Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the modern cow leather industry
Uyeda moves to halt SEC climate disclosure regulations
11th February 2025
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) climate-related disclosure rule, adopted in March 2024, is facing renewed scrutiny under acting chairman Mark T.
Widespread prevalence of microplastics found in seafood
11th February 2025
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OREGON – A recent study has uncovered widespread contamination of seafood species with anthropogenic particles (APs), including microplastics, along the U.S. West Coast. The most
AAFA calls for continued USAID support
11th February 2025
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WASHINGTON – The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has called on the U.S. government to ensure continued support for USAID initiatives which it says
