News Allbirds announces US$50m funding round SAN FRANCISCO – Allbirds, a certified B-Corp brand which is trailblazing the use of sustainable materials in footwear, has announced Read More »
News New test method announced for microfibre discharge NORTHAMPTON – To address the issue of microplastic pollution, Eurofins | BLC have developed a new microfibre test method that Read More »
Collaboration creates first traceable Supima cotton LONDON – Italian textile business Albini Group, along with Supima and Oritain have announced a partnership to create the first Read More »
News Made-By goes into administration LONDON – Apparel Insider understands that Made-By, the sustainable apparel consultancy, has gone into administration. The news comes as a Read More »
News Cambodia ramps up war of words with EU PHNOM PENH: Proposals by the EU to strip Cambodia of its trading benefits over human rights concerns have been slammed Read More »
News McKinsey study finds growing appetite for near-shoring NEW YORK – Near-shoring of apparel production is forecast to soar as automation and rising labour costs in Asia mean Read More »
News Brazilian apparel brands ranked on transparency LONDON – 20 Brazilian apparel brands and retailers have been ranked on their transparency by Fashion Revolution. The campaign group’s Read More »
News Investors call for living wages for garment workers AMSTERDAM – A group of global institutional investors with combined assets of more than €725bn have called for fairer wages Read More »
News Fast Retailing automation sees staffing cut by 90 per cent TOKYO – One of the world’s leading fast fashion brands is to introduce automation in its warehouses which will help Read More »
Op-Ed: building back better means backing garment workers 9th April 2021 No Comments SAN FRANCISCO – Gloria Steinem famously said, “The truth will set you free. But first it will piss you off.” Here’s the truth: look in Read More »