News North Carolina firm pioneers local hemp processing for apparel NORTH CAROLINA – Renaissance Fiber has announced the production of what it claims are the first T-Shirts made from hemp Read More »
News China launches world-first ionic liquid fibre plant HENAN – China has opened what is claimed to be the world’s first industrial-scale facility producing regenerated cellulose fibres using Read More »
News France’s textile recycling sector in public row PARIS – A public dispute has broken out in France between Refashion, the official textile eco-body, and Le Relais, the Read More »
News French textile recyclers dump clothes in protest PARIS – Used clothing was dumped outside stores across France this week in a protest by Le Relais, one of Read More »
News UK MPs press FCA over Shein IPO disclosures LONDON – A UK parliamentary committee has raised fresh concerns over Chinese fast fashion giant Shein’s bid to list on Read More »
News Fifth Italian luxury firm sanctioned for worker exploitation MILAN – Italian luxury brand Loro Piana, known for its high-end cashmere garments and owned by LVMH, has been placed Read More »
News Public consultation opens for new textile standard STUTTGART – The non-profit behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has launched a public consultation for a new standard Read More »
News Bangladesh’s garment exports at risk as US proposes 35% tariff WASHINGTON – Bangladesh’s garment industry is facing uncertainty amid warnings that a proposed 35 per cent tariff by the Trump Read More »
News EU targets ultra-fast fashion in e-commerce crackdown BRUSSELS – The EU is calling for urgent reforms to curb non-compliant products from ultra-fast fashion platforms entering the bloc Read More »
Italy seizes 905 tonnes of “second-hand” textile waste 22nd February 2026 No Comments ROME – Italian customs have seized more than 900 tonnes of textile waste that was being illegally shipped under the label of second-hand clothing. Authorities Read More »