LONDON – Sustainability in fashion has become an “elitist,” “imperialistic” concept in which the interests of the Global North “define …
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LONDON – Sustainability in fashion has become an “elitist,” “imperialistic” concept in which the interests of the Global North “define …
Continue reading “Elitist, imperialistic – new briefing slams fashion’s sustainability model”
AMSTERDAM – 13 global textile industry bodies have published a new white paper setting out minimum commercial standards they expect …
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MADRID – Spanish fashion retailer Inditex is rebounding from the global pandemic faster than its arch-rival H&M. Both businesses released …
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DHAKA – New figures show Bangladesh has regained its position as the second largest apparel exporter, earning US$1.94bn more than …
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DUBLIN – One of the world’s largest fast fashion retailers, Primark, has this week launched a new sustainability strategy which …
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TOMSK –Tiny plastic fibres from synthetic clothing were the most prevalent form of microplastics found in samples of rain and …
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SYDNEY – Australian cotton growers have almost halved the amount of water required to grow one bale of cotton over …
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WASHINGTON – Bangladesh has called for fairer prices for apparel in order to compensate garment factories which are investing in …
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WASHINGTON – The American Apparel & Footwear Association has welcomed the call for vaccine mandates from the US President. President …
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