
SAC update aims to reduce audit fatigue
SAN FRANCISCO – The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has released an updated version of its Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM),

SAN FRANCISCO – The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has released an updated version of its Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM),
BALTIMORE – US sports brand Under Armour has hired a new finance chief and digital product head as part of

BRUSSELS – The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that luxury brands can prevent third party retailers selling their products
VANCOUVER – Canadian sports and leisurewear business, Lululemon, has reported better than expected third quarter results with net revenues up
NEW YORK – G-III Apparel Group, as US-based manufacturer and distributor of apparel under licensed brands, owned brands and private
ILLINOIS – US department store retailer Sears Holdings has announced it is to close an additional 39 Sears and 64 Kmart
STOCKHOLM – Fast fashion giant H&M has been accused of incinerating unsold clothing stock rather than recycling it. Swedish media
NAYPYIDAW – Garment exports from Myanmar are on the up despite ongoing political unrest and allegations of ethnic cleansing in

TEXAS – A group of leading international apparel brands have publicly pledged to increase their use of recycled polyester (rPET)

COPENHAGEN – The Nordic Council has adopted a recommendation calling on national governments to take stronger action against fashion greenwashing. The recommendation calls for better

BRUSSELS – France’s proposed anti-fast fashion law has hit a new obstacle after the European Commission said the draft remains incompatible with EU law.

PARIS – The French authorities have fined Refashion €170,000 for failures in the country’s used textile collection system. The sanction is a further sign of

BANGALORE – Shahi Exports has partnered with US-based Innovo Fiber to scale a lower-impact cotton pre-treatment technology. The move comes after trials showed reductions of

VANCOUVER – Debrand has released its first transparency report, offering a detailed breakdown of where post-consumer and used textile materials are sent. Routes cover reuse,

NEW YORK – The Bezos Earth Fund has announced US$34m in new grants to support the development of next-generation textile materials. The funding will support

BERLIN – Temu and Shein are costing the German economy €2.4bn a year in lost added value, claims a study commissioned by German retail association

STUTTGART – The number of Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)-certified facilities globally rose 15.3 per cent year on year to 17,800 in 2025. Certified sites

NEW SOUTH WALES – Australian brand LSKD has signed a 10-year agreement with Samsara Eco to use enzymatically recycled nylon 6,6 in its products. The
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