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Garment production hubs could be underwater by 2030, study claims
GENEVA – Many garment production hubs in Asia will be underwater by 2030, a new paper claims. Researchers overlaid maps
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Illegal Chinese imports hamper African textile sector
AMSTERDAM – Illegal imports, particularly from China, are hampering the development of the textile and garment sector in Africa, claimed
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
Workers at Target supplier win US$6m in back pay
16th June 2026
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WASHINGTON – More than 750 garment workers in Guatemala have received US$6m after labour rights groups uncovered wage theft at a Target supplier factory. The
IAF calls time on cheap sourcing model
16th June 2026
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LONDON – Fashion brands should stop chasing the lowest prices and tackle far bigger losses from overproduction, excess inventory and markdowns. This is the call
Bangladesh opens door to Shein-style selling
16th June 2026
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DHAKA – Bangladesh Bank has opened a formal route for exporters to sell directly to overseas consumers via online marketplaces. The move marks a significant
Bangladesh calls for post-LDC trade clarity
12th June 2026
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DHAKA – Bangladesh is urging a clearer trade settlement with the EU before the country graduates from LDC status in November. Without a workable post-graduation
Textile Exchange publishes landmark polyester LCA
11th June 2026
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TEXAS – Textile Exchange has published a landmark life cycle assessment (LCA) for polyester, the world’s most widely used fibre. The 306-page study, prepared with
Morocco textile recycling could unlock US$1.9bn, says IFC
11th June 2026
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RABAT – Textile recycling in Morocco could unlock US$1.9bn in additional private investment and create more than 30,000 jobs. This is according to a new
Le Relais warns of failing used textile economics
11th June 2026
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PARIS – French textile collection and sorting group Le Relais is cutting around 60 insertion jobs and reducing collection volumes by 15,000 tonnes. This is
Seaweed fibre pioneer, Keel Labs, files for bankruptcy
10th June 2026
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RALEIGH – Seaweed fibre pioneer, Keel Labs, whose clients include Stella McCartney and H&M Group’s &ll, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The North
Lindex pilots digital product passports
10th June 2026
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GOTHENBURG – Swedish fashion retailer Lindex says it is introducing digital product passports for selected garments. The move is the latest sign that fashion retailers
