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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
Vinted launches investment arm to back resale start-ups
30th April 2025
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VILNIUS – Vinted Group, known for its consumer-to-consumer second-hand marketplace, has introduced a dedicated investment arm called Vinted Ventures. The newly launched company aims to
Global watchdogs warn fashion sector over greenwashing
30th April 2025
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LONDON – In an unprecedented move, consumer protection authorities from more than 20 countries have issued open letter to the fashion industry over the use
Addressing plastic pollution in the apparel industry
30th April 2025
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PARTNER CONTENT – Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most critical environmental issues today, and the apparel industry plays a significant role in
DePoly to Open Pilot Recycling Plant in Switzerland Amid
30th April 2025
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ZURICH – Swiss recycling technology company DePoly has announced the launch of a 500-tonne-per-year demonstration facility in Monthey, Switzerland. The plant, scheduled to begin operations
