In this op-ed for Apparel Insider, A. Sukumaran, chairman of the Joint Apparel Association Forum of Sri Lanka, outlines how …
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C&A commences jeans production in Germany
MÖNCHENGLADBACH – German apparel retailer C&A has commenced the production of jeans in Germany. The business plans to produce 400,000 …
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Sri Lanka textile unions sign MoU on labour rights
COLOMBO – Unions in Sri Lanka, including representatives from the textile and apparel sector, have signed an MoU to advance …
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Textilbündnis puts spotlight on purchasing practices
BERLIN – The German Partnership for Sustainable Textiles (Textilbündnis) is leading a group of apparel industry stakeholders in the development …
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Denmark authorities issue greenwashing guidelines
COPENHAGEN – The Danish authorities have issued guidelines warning businesses that any sustainability claims they make must be based on …
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Indian garment sector calls for ban on cotton exports
TIRUPPUR – The Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA) has called for the Indian government to ban the export of cotton amid ongoing …
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IOC accused of indifference over forced labour concerns
WASHINGTON – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has failed to offer credible evidence that there are no products made with …
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Green fashion guidelines proposed for New York State
NEW YORK – Stringent green fashion guidelines have been proposed which would require large fashion retailers selling into New York …
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New Oeko-Tex tool measures textile facility impacts
ZURICH – The Oeko-Tex Association has launched a new tool which will help textile manufacturers to measure the carbon and …
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