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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
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2018 Year in Review
Our rundown of the key trends and issues in global apparel and textile industries in 2018… Feeling the heat
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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
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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.
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Synthetic microfibres identified in turtles
LONDON – Scientists have identified synthetic microfibres in the digestive systems of seven different species of turtle from the Atlantic,
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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.
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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
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Brands make climate change pledges at COP24
KATOWICE – Key representatives of the global fashion industry have made concrete commitments to address climate change by launching the
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Review rates H&M efforts on living wages
LONDON – An ‘independent’ review claims H&M’s Fair Living Wage Strategy “shows genuine leadership” yet major lessons need to be
BASF and Inditex partner on Nylon 6 recycling
25th January 2024
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LUDWIGSHAFEN – Chemicals giant BASF and Spanish fast fashion group Inditex have announced the launch of a new nylon they claim is made entirely from
TrusTrace completes funding round of US$24m
18th January 2024
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STOCKHOLM – TrusTrace, a global SaaS company which hosts a platform for product traceability and compliance, has announced a US$24m funding round. The fresh capital
20% wage rise for Tunisian garment workers
18th January 2024
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TUNIS – Textile workers in Tunisia have received a 20 per cent wage increase distributed over 2024, 2025 and 2026. The increase comes after an
Shein sued (again) by fashion rival Uniqlo
16th January 2024
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TOKYO – Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo is suing Chinese brand Shein over claims the fast fashion company is selling copycats of its popular ‘Mary Poppins’
Worker rights ignored after Türkiye earthquake
4th January 2024
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AMSTERDAM – Clothing factories and their buyers left garment workers to fend for themselves after the major earthquake that hit Türkiye in February 2023, new
The lace lingerie Zoella Bra by Noyon
20th December 2023
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SPONSORED CONTENT – The quest for the perfect bra has been a long and evolving journey in the world of lingerie. Several products, designed specifically
Vietnam to stage inaugural textiles fair
14th December 2023
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HO CHI MINH CITY- The first ever Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) will make its debut from 28 February
Femography triumphs at ISPO awards
6th December 2023
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SPONSORED CONTENT – In a monumental stride that goes beyond the mere recognition of groundbreaking products, Femography, the trailblazing brand under the esteemed MAS Holdings,
EU MPs propose new design rules for fashion products
6th December 2023
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BRUSSELS – The European Parliament has reached a provisional agreement on proposed new rules which will require products to last longer and be easier to
