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Tariffs hit US fashion sector hard, finds industry survey
WASHINGTON – A new industry report reveals how the US fashion sector is being squeezed by protectionist trade policies under
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Microplastic shedding worse in textile blends, scientists warn
Cotton-polyester blended fabrics release significantly more microplastics than pure polyester textiles, according to new peer-reviewed research. While previous studies have
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Italy fines Shein €1m for alleged greenwashing
ROME – Italy’s competition watchdog has fined online fast fashion giant Shein €1m for alleged greenwashing of its products. The
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£4 T-Shirt outperforms £395 rival in UK tests
LEEDS – A study by the University of Leeds and NGO WRAP found that the price of a T-Shirt is
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Potential record fine looms for Temu in Europe
BRUSSELS – Temu, the Chinese online retailer of clothing and consumer goods, could face a multi-billion-euro fine if the European
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Textile Exchange updates recycled material traceability
TEXAS – Textile Exchange has updated its tracking system to offer more clarify on the origin of recycled materials for
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New scheme to safeguard Made in Italy fashion label
ROME – Italy has introduced a new certification scheme to safeguard the Made in Italy fashion label following recent supply
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Queensland cotton farmer jailed for water fraud scam
BRISBAINE – An Australian cotton farmer has been sentenced to nine and a half years in prison over one of
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German ruling targets misuse of ‘vegan leather’ labels
COLOGNE – A German court has ruled the term ‘vegan leather’ can no longer be used to market synthetic or
New Shein foundation pledges €5m to Kenyan textile recycling
20th January 2025
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SINGAPORE – Shein, a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, has announced the establishment of the Shein Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to fostering inclusive
Study links laundry habits to microfibre pollution
15th January 2025
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LONDON – A study published in Tekstil ve Konfeksiyon (Vol. 34, No. 4, 2024) reveals that consumer laundry routines, especially with distressed and fuzzy garments,
Oeko-Tex unveils 2025 regulatory updates
14th January 2025
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ZURICH – OEKO-TEX has released its updated 2025 regulations, reinforcing its commitment to high standards rooted in scientific research and evolving legal frameworks. The new
Child labour uncovered in Madhya Pradesh cotton supply chains
9th January 2025
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MADHYA PRADESH – An investigation by non-profit organisation Transparentem has uncovered evidence of extensive child labour and forced labour practices in cotton farms across India’s
Next raises prices amid £73m staff cost surge
7th January 2025
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LONDON – UK fashion retailer Next has announced plans to increase prices on selected clothing items in response to a significant £73m rise in staff
Fast fashion and luxury giants linked to worker layoffs
12th December 2024
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LONDON – Fast fashion and luxury brands have come under fire following new research linking their purchasing practices to widespread labour rights violations across the
Investigation ties fashion to fracking in the USA
12th December 2024
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SEATTLE – A recent investigation by Stand.earth Research Group (SRG) claims to have uncovered a significant link between the global fashion industry and controversial practice
Heat stress days surge by 42 per cent in garment hubs
10th December 2024
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NEW YORK – A report from Cornell University’s Global Labor Institute has revealed a 42 per cent increase in high heat stress days across five
Recycling pioneer Recover expands to Vietnam
3rd December 2024
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HO CHI MINH – Recover, a global leader in recycled cotton fibre and cotton fibre blends, has announced the establishment of a new factory in
