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New study adds to microfibre confusion
NEWCASTLE – New research by Newcastle University in the UK has added to the general air of confusion and uncertainty
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Averting climate impacts: an alternative slant
More brands than ever have committed to climate action during Climate Week. But as the latest, sombre Intergovernmental Panel on
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H&M circular talk at odds with downcycling reality
STOCKHOLM – Fast fashion retailer H&M has said it will focus on circular economy business opportunities to tackle climate issues
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ASICS in major expansion of solution dyeing method
KOBE – Japanese sports brand ASICS has announced it will expand the application of a resource-saving technology called solution dyeing
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Cambodian unions call for sectoral bargaining
PHNOM PENH – Garment sector unions in Cambodia have welcomed the rise on the monthly minimum wage from US$182 to
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Eileen Fisher lines back regenerative farming
BOULDER – US apparel brand, Eileen Fisher, will launch more than 40 styles in its upcoming fall and winter lines
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Longer garment use can halve climate impact
LONDON – By wearing a garment twice as many times, its environmental impact can be halved according to research which
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Is off-setting a carbon copout?
LONDON – Fashion Revolution has stepped into the (much needed) debate around carbon offsetting, noting that, “offsetting is the end
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Big brands quiet on historic day of climate action
CALIFORNIA – US outdoor brand Patagonia is one of just two leading apparel brands to join the global climate strikes
EU fines Temu €200m over illegal product risks
28th May 2026
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BRUSSELS – The European Commission has fined Chinese online retailer Temu €200m for breaching the Digital Services Act. The landmark enforcement action is a potentially
Half of T-Shirt cotton lost before sale
28th May 2026
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OSLO – Almost half of the cotton fibre used to make a T-Shirt can be lost before the garment even reaches the shop floor. This
The next phase of PFAS elimination for textiles
27th May 2026
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By Cécile Chi, Standard Development Specialist (Climate), Global Standard STUTTGART – Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have long played a defining role in textile performance.
Hohenstein launches global sizing study for apparel
26th May 2026
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BÖNNIGHEIM – Hohenstein Apparel Fit Solutions has launched a global size study to help apparel brands improve fit and size chart development. The study invites
Egypt plans US$2bn carbon-neutral textile city
26th May 2026
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CAIRO – Egypt has announced ambitious Chinese-backed plans for a US$1.5bn to US$2bn textile industrial city in Port Said. Officials say it would be the
Brands ‘squeezing suppliers dry’ on prices, report claims
21st May 2026
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AMSTERDAM – Major fashion brands are continuing to source cotton T-shirts from Bangladesh at prices that leave little room for wage rises, safer working conditions
Lindex to use BASF recycled polyamide in lingerie
20th May 2026
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GOTHENBERG – Lindex has partnered with BASF to introduce textile-to-textile recycled polyamide into lingerie ranges from 2027. The Swedish fashion retailer will use BASF’s loopamid,
Loop targets textile recycling scale-up with India facility
20th May 2026
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GUJARAT – Loop Industries has secured government backing in India for its first commercial-scale textile-textile recycling plant. The company has signed a memorandum of understanding
PFAS scrutiny rises in Oeko-Tex chemistry testing
20th May 2026
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ZURICH – Oeko-Tex has published new laboratory findings from its Eco Passport certification programme, highlighting persistent compliance issues in some dye categories. It also points
