News Brands concerned Cambodia to lose EU trade benefits PHNOM PENH – Apparel Insider understands that Cambodia is set to lose huge swathes of garment production orders after Western Read More »
News Net closes on fur for fashion trade DUBLIN – The net appears to be closing on the global fur for fashion trade after the ISPCA (Irish Society Read More »
News Canadian court dismisses Rana Plaza class action ONTARIO – An appeals court in Ontario has dismissed a case which claimed Canadian retailer, Loblaw, has a duty of Read More »
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News Wood-based fibres venture set for scaling HELSINKI – Technology which takes renewable forest raw material and regenerates the cellulose into a textile fibre is set for Read More »
News UK enquiry hears of slavery claims in supply chains LONDON – UK Ministers have been accused of failing to get to grips with rampant worker rights abuses in garment Read More »
News Esprit outlines 2021 sustainability goals RATINGEN – Fashion retailer Esprit has committed to using only sustainable cotton, including Better Cotton and organic cotton, in its Read More »
News Work conditions see major gains post-Rana Plaza BERLIN – Working conditions and safety have dramatically improved in garment factories post-Rana Plaza as apparel brands cut ties with Read More »
News Bangladesh Accord in limbo until after elections DHAKA – The Supreme Court in Bangladesh has deferred for a fifth time the date for further hearing of an Read More »
Bangladesh Accord: a blueprint to address labour rights? 10th July 2020 No Comments OPINION – In this special op-ed for Apparel Insider, supply chain and human rights expert, Kate Larsen, argues that by raising the bar beyond commercial Read More »