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Recycled polyester capacity expands in India
NASHIK – One of the world’s leading recycled polyester businesses says plans to expand production capacity at its Indian plant
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Apparel sector can play “key role” on climate change
WASHINGTON – The global apparel sector can play a key role in cutting global warming and meeting the aims of
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Esprit signs union agreement to boost worker rights
HONG KONG – Global fashion retailer Esprit has signed a global framework agreement with IndustriALL Global Union to boost rights
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Stella McCartney evasive on unsold stock issue
LONDON – Stella McCartney has become the latest brand to decline to answer legitimate and relavent questions about what it
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Kering publishes natural capital update
PARIS – Luxury retailer Kering, which owns brands such as Gucci and Alexander McQueen, has published its latest Environmental Profit
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Water shortages hit cotton output
WASHINGTON – Water availability and related environmental challenges are hitting cotton crops. The latest figures from the International Cotton Advisory
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Has this tech business cracked the circularity code?
LONDON – A UK tech business has told Apparel Insider it is confident its futuristic textile recycling technology will be able
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Higg Materials Sustainability Index updated
SAN FRANCISCO – The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has updated its Higg Materials Sustainability Index (Higg MSI), a tool which
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Levi’s climate pledge praised for “setting industry standard”
SAN FRANCISCO – US denim brand Levi Strauss has been praised by a leading environmental group after pledging to slash GHG
Fashion logistics rerouted as Suez risk rises
2nd March 2026
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LONDON – Fashion logistics were severely jolted over the weekend after US and Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent retaliation. As container lines pulled vessels
GOTS 8.0 released with tougher due diligence
2nd March 2026
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STUTTGART – Global Standard has released Version 8.0 of the Global Organic Textile Standard, with a new focus on due diligence, chemical controls and microfibre
