WASHINGTON – The US is being urged to reverse its recent proposal to remove Uzbekistan cotton from a list of …
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Study highlights potential for Australia cotton expansion
SYDNEY – New government research has highlighted the potential for increased cotton production in northern Australia. The Northern Australia Water …
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Denim production ditches dirty tag
LONDON – Denim manufacture has been undergoing a quiet revolution these past few years. The next issue of Apparel Insider …
H&M Foundation offers one million reasons to innovate
STOCKHOLM – H&M Foundation has put one million Euros up for grabs as part of its fourth annual innovation challenge. …
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H&M issues water scarcity rallying cry
STOCKHOLM – Swedish fast fashion giant H&M has issued a rallying cry for the global apparel industry to join forces …
France and Denmark to sign sustainable fashion MoU
PARIS – A memorandum of understanding focusing on sustainable fashion is to be signed by Global Fashion Agenda and French …
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Inditex backs calls for living wages for garment workers
ARTEIXO – The world’s largest apparel retailer, Inditex, has put its weight behind the fight for living wages in garment …
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UN submits damning rap sheet for garment hub Myanmar
NAYPYIDAW – A major new UN report has concluded that Myanmar’s military leaders, including its top commander, need to be …
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Brands switch sourcing from China amid US tensions
NEW YORK – US apparel brands are switching away from China as a sourcing hub amid fears over US-China tensions. …
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