News Mass firings at C&A, H&M supplier in Bangladesh DHAKA – A garment factory in Bangladesh which supplies brands including C&A, H&M and Benetton has fired 700 workers without Read More »
News Asos supplier under fire over unpaid wages DHAKA – A garment factory in Mauritius which lists UK retailers Asos and John Lewis among its clients failed to Read More »
News Consumers: missing link for Higg Index? SAN FRANCISCO – The Sustainable Apparel Coalition is developing an online tool to help end consumers understand the Higg Index. Read More »
News US brands polarised on sustainability NEW YORK – A number of leading US apparel brands are seriously lagging on social and environmental issues according to Read More »
News Germany gets tough on human rights issues BERLIN – German companies found to have poor human rights in their global supply chains will be publicly named by Read More »
News Levi’s offers laser-finish custom jeans SAN FRANCISCO – Levi’s has launched a new online platform which allows users to custom-finish their jeans using laser technology. Read More »
News German government launches textile standard BERLIN – The German Government has launched a new ‘Green Button’ (Grüner Knopf) certification standard for the textile and apparel Read More »
News Thermore ‘turns insulation into art’ MILAN – Italian insulation specialist Thermore has launched the latest version of its Ecodown Fibers which provide a unique twist Read More »
News France calls for clothing chemicals restrictions BRUSSELS – With an estimated one per cent of EU residents being allergic to chemicals that may be present in Read More »
Asahi Kasei restarts Bemberg production at Nobeoka site 8th January 2026 No Comments NOBEOKA – Asahi Kasei will restart Bemberg production this month at its Nobeoka facility, the only site where the company makes its cupro filament. The Read More »
Shein begins limited relaunch of marketplace in France 8th January 2026 No Comments PARIS – Shein is partially reopening its third party marketplace in France, two months after it closed after the discovery of illegal listings on the Read More »