TAIPEI – Taiwanese polyester and textile manufacturer, Far Eastern New Century Corp, has unveiled pioneering new recycling technology that converts…Read the full story… Taiwan textile business unveils pioneering recycling tech
First garments launched containing RWS certified wool
TEXAS – The first garments made with wool from Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) certified farms are now in stores. UK…Read the full story… First garments launched containing RWS certified wool
World Bank backing for greening of Ethiopian textile industry
ADDIS ABABA – The World Bank is to launch a project to support Ethiopia in the greening of its rapidly…Read the full story… World Bank backing for greening of Ethiopian textile industry
Labour groups call for compensation scheme in Bangladesh
DHAKA – Labour rights groups in Bangladesh are calling for better financial protection for workers in the wake of industrial…Read the full story… Labour groups call for compensation scheme in Bangladesh
Leading labour groups call for ‘Pakistan Accord’
KARACHI – Leading unions and labour groups in Pakistan have called for the country’s own safety ‘Accord’ similar to that…Read the full story… Leading labour groups call for ‘Pakistan Accord’
Fashion for Good opens interactive museum
AMSTERDAM – The doors have opened on a new museum which informs and inspires end consumers about the latest thinking…Read the full story… Fashion for Good opens interactive museum
IFC, Gap initiative to drive sustainability in Pakistan textiles
KARACHI – The International Finance Corp (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is to help textile manufacturers in…Read the full story… IFC, Gap initiative to drive sustainability in Pakistan textiles
Clothing microfibres contaminating sea salts
MUMBAI – Synthetic microfibres from clothing have been found in leading brands of sea salts by Indian researchers. Eight brands…Read the full story… Clothing microfibres contaminating sea salts
EU launches withdrawal process of Cambodia trade benefits
BRUSSELS – Cambodia is on the brink of losing duty-free trading access to the European Union. European Commissioner for Trade…Read the full story… EU launches withdrawal process of Cambodia trade benefits