AMSTERDAM – Illegal imports, particularly from China, are hampering the development of the textile and garment sector in Africa, claimed…Read the full story… Illegal Chinese imports hamper African textile sector
Garment workers owed US$11.85bn, says Clean Clothes
AMSTERDAM – New research by Clean Clothes Campaign claims garment workers globally are owed almost US$12bn in unpaid income and…Read the full story… Garment workers owed US$11.85bn, says Clean Clothes
NGOs call on EU to tackle unfair purchasing practices
BRUSSELS – A group of NGOs have called on the European Commission to address unfair purchasing practices in fashion supply…Read the full story… NGOs call on EU to tackle unfair purchasing practices
Why fashion’s climate targets are losing all meaning
LONDON – Does anybody really know what fashion is doing when it comes to setting climate targets? This week, the…Read the full story… Why fashion’s climate targets are losing all meaning
New SBTi goals leave Puma, Lenzing out in cold
LONDON – The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has changed its minimum requirement for corporate climate action to the 1.5°C…Read the full story… New SBTi goals leave Puma, Lenzing out in cold
US urges business to cut Xinjiang ties
WASHINGTON – The US government has warned businesses of intensified risks around supply chain and investment links to China’s Xinjiang province.…Read the full story… US urges business to cut Xinjiang ties
EU opens Product Environmental Footprint consultation
BRUSSELS – The wool industry is encouraging natural fibres proponents to make their voices heard to ensure new EU regulations…Read the full story… EU opens Product Environmental Footprint consultation
UK MPs call for incentives for fashion reshoring
LONDON – MPs in the UK have called for tax incentives and other funding to support the reshoring of fashion…Read the full story… UK MPs call for incentives for fashion reshoring
AFWA wants brands held liable for supplier violations
LONDON – Asia Floor Wage Alliance (AFWA) is launching a legal action against some of the world’s largest fashion brands…Read the full story… AFWA wants brands held liable for supplier violations