First organic cotton farmers certified in Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA – 200 cotton farmers in Ethiopia have become the first ever in the country to receive organic certification.
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Monkey business
STOCKHOLM – Top prize for managing to miss the point in spectacular fashion goes to all those who went to
The demise of the department store
It’s carnage on the high street right now. There has been a sense for some considerable time that something has
Scientists claim recycling breakthrough with cotton-polyester blends
Scientists in Sweden are claiming a notable breakthrough in terms of closing the loop in textiles having successfully recycled worn
Closing the apparel loop: myth versus reality
Global fashion giant H&M group recently announced it has partnered with Swedish company re:newcell, whose smart technology recycles used cotton,
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Net sales surge as innovation pays for Inditex
ARTEIXO – Sales jumped by ten per cent at the world’s largest fashion retailer, Inditex, in the first nine months
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H&M expands Alibaba collaboration amid sluggish sales
STOCKHOLM – H&M has taken a significant step towards increasing its share of the burgeoning Chinese apparel market by expanding
US ruling protects domestic polyester sector
WASHINGTON – US polyester manufacturers have applauded a decision by the US Department of Commerce to apply tariffs to fine
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Armani, Primark urged to disclose supplier lists
AMSTERDAM – A campaign led by Human Rights Watch, Clean Clothes Campaign, and International Labor Rights Forum is calling on
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
SFA backs new calls for rangeland finance and standards
26th February 2026
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LONDON – UK peers will host a House of Lords reception on 25 February to put rangelands and pastoralist livelihoods on the political agenda. Backed
