News Bangladesh Accord in limbo until after elections DHAKA – The Supreme Court in Bangladesh has deferred for a fifth time the date for further hearing of an Read More »
News Organic cotton climate impact 50% less than conventional MADHYA PRADESH – New research has provided much-needed data comparing the social and environmental impacts of different types of cotton Read More »
News Euratex backs calls to block EU’s dangerous chemicals database BRUSSELS – Industry lobbyists, including representatives from the textile industry, are trying to kill a tool intended to allow citizens Read More »
News 2018 Year in Review Our rundown of the key trends and issues in global apparel and textile industries in 2018… Feeling the heat Read More »
News North American safety inititive bids farewell to Bangladesh WASHINGTON – The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety can point to a huge spike in factories completing Corrective Action Plans Read More »
News Inditex scales sustainable production for 2018 ARTEIXO – Spanish apparel giant Inditex has confirmed a major scaling of its sustainable production in the past 12 months. Read More »
News Synthetic microfibres identified in turtles LONDON – Scientists have identified synthetic microfibres in the digestive systems of seven different species of turtle from the Atlantic, Read More »
News Swedish initiative tackles supply chain sustainability BANGKOK – Swedish officials have announced a new project to tackle CSR and environmental issues in Asian garment supply chains. Read More »
News Bangladesh Accord debate rumbles on amid claims of Government meddling DHAKA – The Bangladesh government has been accused of trying to water down the Bangladesh Accord by attempting to impose Read More »