Making sustainability mainstream
On the of the launch of its revised sustainable cotton standard, Apparel Insider catches up with the Better Cotton Initiative’s
Fresh wave of Accord signatories after costs clarified
DHAKA – Around a dozen more brands have signed up to the 2018 Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety
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Patagonia platform aims to bolster eco-activism
CALIFORNIA – In an unprecedented move for the global apparel industry, US outdoor brand Patagonia is to launch a new
New venture fund promotes ethical supply chains
CALIFORNIA – The C&A Foundation is backing a new early stage venture fund which will invest in apparel supply chain
Gender equality targeted in garment sector initiative
GENEVA – A new international initiative has been launched to improve gender equality in the global garment industry. Better Work,
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M&S, Puma, Next yet to sign new Bangladesh Accord
AMSTERDAM – International apparel brands including Marks & Spencer, Puma, Fast Retailing, G-Star, Debenhams and Next are among more than
Apparel brands linked to ‘modern slavery’ conditions
AMSTERDAM – A new report has linked major apparel brands including Benetton, C&A, GAP, H&M, Levi’s, M&S and PVH to
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Bangladesh garment sector failing women
DHAKA – Women working in Bangladesh’s ready made garment (RMG) sector are regularly verbally and physically abused while often being
Faux fur faux pas
Real fur from rabbit, mink and fox has recently been found in products sold as ‘faux fur’ by Tesco, Boots,
Member conduct threatens SAC’s credibility
21st April 2020
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SAN FRANCISCO – The credibility of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition us under serious threat due to the conduct of several of its leading members which
Indian garment sector counts Covid-19 cost
20th April 2020
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GURAGON – Much-need research has shed light on the devastating economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on India’s garment export industry. Exporters from key manufacturing
George, Asda demands 50% cancelled order discount
15th April 2020
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LEEDS – George, the UK clothing arm of retail giant, Asda, is offering desperate suppliers 50 per cent towards the price of cancelled orders on
Furloughing: legal guidance for apparel retailers
7th April 2020
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SPECIAL REPORT – The concept of ‘furloughing’ has become commonplace in the UK in recent weeks. In the apparel sector, brands and retailers have closed
Textilbuendnis clarifies stance on cancelled orders
6th April 2020
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BERLIN – The German Partnership for Sustainable Textiles (Textilbuendnis) has offered clarification of its stance for members and the issue or apparel brands cancelling garment
H&M Foundation shares €1m among innovators
2nd April 2020
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STOCKHOLM – H&M Foundation has announced five winning innovations out of 5,893 entries from 175 countries for its annual €1m Global Change Award. The winners
BCI taskforce to probe forced labour issues
1st April 2020
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LONDON – The Better Cotton Initiative has set up a taskforce to review forced labour risks associated with the Better Cotton Standard System. The taskforce
Esprit applies for Protective Shield Proceedings
30th March 2020
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RATINGEN – German apparel retailer, Esprit, has announced that several of its German subsidiaries have applied for Protective Shield Proceedings under German Law. The move
IAF calls for “supply chain solidarity”
25th March 2020
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AMSTERDAM – Amid continued evidence that brands are failing to pay for orders which have already been placed, the International Apparel Federation has warned that,
