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Patagonia partners with Infinited Fibre Company
SAN FRANCISCO – US outdoor apparel company Patagonia has partnered with Finnish textile recycling group Infinited Fiber Company for its
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Shein uses TikTok to threaten fast fashion pecking order
LONDON – Rapidly growing Chinese fashion brand Shein is using TikTok to grab market share from traditional rivals such as H&M,
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Study questions benefits of textile recycling
LONDON – More durable clothing is a far better option than textile recycling for cutting global warming potential (GWP) researchers
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Cotton facing climate risks within 20 years
LONDON – All global cotton growing regions could be exposed to increased risk from at least one climate hazard within
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Uniqlo leads apparel sector growth, up 88% in value
LONDON – Apparel brands saw some of the fastest brand value growth in the last year as shoppers grew their
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Rainfed cotton regions face biggest climate impacts
WASHINGTON – Extensively rainfed cotton growing regions such as Africa and Brazil will be hardest hit by climate change impacts
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H&M defends heavy use of synthetics and fibre blends
STOCKHOLM – Fast fashion giant H&M has defended its heavy reliance on synthetic fibres such as polyester while arguing that
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Forced labour risks increase for garment workers
WASHINGTON – Deteriorating living and working conditions for workers in garment supply chains during the Covid-19 pandemic have increased the
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80% of textiles in New South Wales landfilled
NEW SOUTH WALES – New research found almost 80 per cent of textiles in the state of New South Wales
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
