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,
New bid to revive Kanpur leather industry
12th February 2020
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KANPUR – A new technical centre will aim to revive the leather industry of Kanpur, India by driving best practice in production and improving adherence
Victoria’s Secret ‘culture of misogyny’ laid bare
11th February 2020
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WASHINGTON – US-based NGO, the Model Alliance, has written an open letter to John Mehas, CEO of Victoria’s Secret, calling for greater respect and protection
Coronavirus causes 100s of Chinese store closures
5th February 2020
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WUHAN – Leading global apparel brands are taking a significant hit in January due to store closures in China as a result of the Coronavirus
Cambodia taunting EU claims NGO
31st January 2020
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PHNOM PENH – Human Rights Watch has urged the European Commission to remove trade benefits from Cambodia, claiming there is “no point insisting on human
Hyosung launches regen sustainability programme
27th January 2020
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SPONSORED CONTENT – As sustainably-made products have become more of a consumer expectation than just an industry trend, brands are relying on strong collaborations with
Gender violence rife in Brazil textile sector
10th December 2019
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WASHINGTON – A new study has highlighted the shocking extent of sexual harassment experienced by female workers in Brazil’s textile and shoe factories. The vast
VF Corp to announce Science Based Targets
12th November 2019
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GREENSBORO – US apparel retail group, VF Corporation, which owns brands such as Timberland, The North Face and Vans, will unveil its first-ever Science Based
Huntsman auxiliary boosts polyester dyeing
25th October 2019
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SINGAPORE – Textile dyes and auxiliaries business, Huntsman Textile Effects has launched a new dyeing auxiliary which, it is claimed, provides the shortest possible processing
Legal challenge over Uzbek cotton imports
21st October 2019
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BERLIN – A legal challenge is being launched against EU measures which, it is claimed, incentivise trade in forced labour textiles. The Uzbek-German Forum for
