MANCHESTER – A surge in sales at online ultra-fast fashion retailer, Boohoo, means the UK headquartered business is now worth …
EU to monitor Bangladesh over GSP Plus
DHAKA – The European Union has told Bangladesh its garment factories need to ensure fair practice and comply with International …
Fire breaks out at H&M, Next supplier
GAZIPUR – On Friday 10 January, a fire broke out at a garment factory in Bangladesh which supplies to leading …
Congress told of Xinjiang crimes against humanity
WASHINGTON – A US Congress advisory panel has issued a report claiming China’s system of extrajudicial internment camps for Uyghurs …
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Bangladesh slaps export ban on unsafe units
DHAKA – More than 100 ready-made garment factories in Bangladesh will no longer be able to export their products as …
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EU states call for complete PFAS ban
BRUSSELS – The Dutch Government has called for the restriction of uses of PFAS and all products containing them. The …
Study spotlights Indian price squeeze
NEW YORK – A major US-led study found prices paid by global apparel brands to Indian suppliers have plummeted over …
Colder, quicker laundering more sustainable option
LONDON – New research suggests laundering in colder and quicker washing machine cycles can reduce microfibre release while improving garment …
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ISEAL study says BCI impacts ‘insignificant’
LONDON – A major three-year study into the impacts of Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) certification on small-holder farmers in India …
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