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EU launches withdrawal process of Cambodia trade benefits
BRUSSELS – Cambodia is on the brink of losing duty-free trading access to the European Union. European Commissioner for Trade
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UK fashion bosses called to task over sustainability
LONDON – Fashion bosses in the UK are being asked by the Government to reveal their environmental record. Amid growing
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Myanmar trade sanctions would “make no sense”
BRUSSELS – The possible reintroduction of EU trade sanctions against Myanmar would “make no sense on any level,” according to
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Fast fashion brands back collective bargaining in South East Europe
ISTANBUL – Leading global fashion brands Inditex, H&M and ASOS have pledged to help develop collective bargaining mechanisms and better
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Investors join call for action on Turkmenistan cotton
CALIFORNIA – 42 institutional investors have now signed a statement urging global home goods and apparel brands and retailers to
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New calls for global action on fluorinated chemistry
ROME – The net would appear to be closing further on three chemicals which are used in textile manufacture for
Roundtable highlights Burkina Faso’s organic cotton potential
TEXAS – Burkina Faso has the potential to become a major hub for organic cotton, a recent meeting concluded. US
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Luxury fashion embraces sustainable fibres
LENZING – There is fresh evidence to suggest the luxury apparel sector is embracing sustainability. In an exclusive interview with
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VF tool maps product supply chain for customers
GREENSBORO – A new online tool from VF Corporation allows customers to trace the origins of their products right through
Textile Exchange publishes major new cotton LCA
27th March 2026
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TEXAS – Textile Exchange has published a major new cotton LCA that shows how sharply impacts can vary across production systems and geographies. The study,
Shein claims its customers embrace circular fashion
26th March 2026
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BEIJING – Shein has used new customer survey data to claim “circular fashion” habits are already common among its shoppers. The online retailer said repeat
H&M woes continue as net sales fall 2.6% in 2025
26th March 2026
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STOCKHOLM – H&M Group reported falling sales and flat financial performance in 2025, with net sales down 2.6 per cent to US$24.15bn from US$24.81bn. Sales
Performance Days highlights circularity, recycling and compliance
24th March 2026
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MUNICH – This spring’s Performance Days drew 560 exhibitors, with show discussions focused on circularity, recycling and regulatory compliance. Apparel Insider had a booth at
EU approves British certification for recyclable clothing
19th March 2026
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MUNICH – A British organisation has secured EU approval for a certification that shows clothing can be recycled using technologies already deployed by European textile
WCO warns used textiles viewed as “high risk” waste stream
18th March 2026
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BRUSSELS – The World Customs Organization says stronger monitoring and enforcement will be needed to prevent illegal textile waste shipments moving forwards. The warning comes
H&M urges brands to fund decarbonisation
13th March 2026
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STOCKHOLM – In a move which could have wider ramifications, H&M has called on brands to put money into supply chain decarbonisation. In a new
Worn Again launches poly-cotton recycling plant in Switzerland
6th March 2026
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WINTERTHUR – Worn Again Technologies has started up a demonstration-scale textile-to-fibre recycling plant in Winterthur, Switzerland. The company is looking to move towards commercialising its
Netherlands to pitch circular solutions at Techtextil
27th February 2026
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AMSTERDAM – The Netherlands will pitch a cluster of circular textile and digital traceability solutions to buyers and technology partners at Techtextil. The trade show
