News Shein and Temu shoppers warned of impending price rises NEW YORK – The Temu and Shein websites are urging shoppers to complete purchases before 25 April as both Chinese Read More »
News Brightfiber opens textile recycling plant in Amsterdam AMSTERDAM – Brightfiber Textiles has opened a new textile recycling plant in the Netherlands in a ceremony attended by over Read More »
News NC State researchers to develop fibre impact database RALEIGH – Researchers at North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles are building a comprehensive database to better help Read More »
News Acegreen commits to long term purchase of Circ fibres VANCOUVER – North American textile recycler Circ has entered into a long-term partnership with Acegreen Eco-Material Technology Co., a subsidiary Read More »
News Major new LCA measures impact of Indian organic cotton AMSTERDAM – A major new life cycle assessment (LCA) of organic cotton production in India revealed significant environmental differences between Read More »
News Kantamanto market leaders clash over waste claims ACCRA – A row has broken out in Ghana’s second-hand clothing sector after a strike by traders from the Ghana Read More »
News Shein given approval to float on London Stock Exchange HONG KONG – Online fast-fashion giant Shein has received approval from Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for an initial public Read More »
News URBN joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol MEMPHIS – URBN has joined the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, reinforcing its efforts toward responsible sourcing and sustainability in cotton Read More »
News Schneider Group unveils first superfine Argentinian vicuna bale CATAMARCA – The Schneider Group has announced the development of the first bale of Superfine Argentinian vicuna, a result of Read More »
“Significant risks” remain in Uzbek cotton sector 4th April 2022 No Comments In this guest column written exclusively for Apparel Insider, Lynn Schweisfurth of the Uzbek Forum for Human Rights argues that while the end of systematic Read More »
Land-grabs – the new red flag for Uzbek cotton sector 19th February 2021 No Comments Apparel brands are said to be eyeing Uzbekistan as a potential source of cotton, particularly with Xinjiang cotton now the subject of US sanctions. A Read More »