Gender equality targeted in garment sector initiative
GENEVA – A new international initiative has been launched to improve gender equality in the global garment industry. Better Work,
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M&S, Puma, Next yet to sign new Bangladesh Accord
AMSTERDAM – International apparel brands including Marks & Spencer, Puma, Fast Retailing, G-Star, Debenhams and Next are among more than
Apparel brands linked to ‘modern slavery’ conditions
AMSTERDAM – A new report has linked major apparel brands including Benetton, C&A, GAP, H&M, Levi’s, M&S and PVH to
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Bangladesh garment sector failing women
DHAKA – Women working in Bangladesh’s ready made garment (RMG) sector are regularly verbally and physically abused while often being
Faux fur faux pas
Real fur from rabbit, mink and fox has recently been found in products sold as ‘faux fur’ by Tesco, Boots,
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Labour rights concerns threaten Vietnam trade deal
BRUSSELS – Poor worker rights in Vietnam could prove a major obstacle to trade agreements with the EU, with textiles
Ten sustainability issues we’ll be following in 2018
Time to talk to consumers H&M sells cotton products which proudly boast their organic credentials. Primark has unveiled its first
Brand pays US$2m to fix Bangladesh factories
AMSTERDAM – A multi-national apparel brand has agreed to pay US$2m to fix alleged life-threatening workplace hazards in its Bangladesh
Sun sets on PFC use in textiles
They’re the chemicals which enable our fabrics to repel water – making it bead up and roll away. They can
Ireland sets April 2028 deadline for textile EPR scheme
15th July 2026
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DUBLIN – Ireland has unveiled new draft delivery plans for a mandatory extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme. The regulation will prevent fashion, footwear and home
Recover and Ünteks scale recycled cotton knits
15th July 2026
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MADRID – Recycled cotton producer Recover has partnered with Turkish manufacturer Ünteks to develop a range of circular knitted fabrics and garments. The collection will
France sets out ultra-fast fashion penalties
14th July 2026
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PARIS – France has shared proposals for financial penalties on ultra-fast fashion, with charges ranging from €12 for coats and jackets to €9 for jeans.
EU adopts leather exemption from deforestation rules
14th July 2026
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BRUSSELS – The European Commission has adopted a delegated act removing cattle hides and leather from the scope of the EU Deforestation Regulation. The ruling
China shoe factory fire followed several safety warnings
14th July 2026
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BEIJING – A footwear factory in China where 28 people died had been repeatedly ordered to address fire hazards. It was also warned about disorderly
Shein set for Hong Kong IPO hearing after Beijing approval
13th July 2026
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BEIJING – Shein is set to face the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s listing committee after securing Chinese regulatory approval for an initial public offering (IPO).
Textile groups sound alarm over fragmented EPR rules
13th July 2026
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BRUSSELS – European textile and apparel organisations have urged the European Commission to intervene over diverging national extended producer responsibility *EPR rules. An infustry coalition
GOTS establishes charitable foundation
10th July 2026
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STUTTGART – The organisation behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has created an independent charitable foundation as part of a major overhaul of its
DePoly opens Swiss polyester recycling plant
10th July 2026
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MONTHEY – DePoly has inaugurated a 500-tonne-a-year chemical recycling plant capable of processing polyester textiles and difficult-to-recycle PET waste. The showcase facility in Monthey, Switzerland,
