
China unveils rival cotton standard to BCI
BEIJING – China has officially launched its own rival cotton standard to the globally dominant Better Cotton Initiative. Launching the

BEIJING – China has officially launched its own rival cotton standard to the globally dominant Better Cotton Initiative. Launching the

LONDON – In the latest issue of Apparel Insider, out next week, we look at the legal implications of new

LONDON – Fresh concerns have been raised about the progress of online fashion retailer Boohoo in tackling labour rights abuses

The 90th IWTO Congress celebrated the creation of the first global wool trading standards, drafted 90 years ago. Soon, the

BRUSSELS – 25 NGOs have launched a new campaign urging the European Union to “stop the runaway overproduction of textiles.”

LONDON – Almost half of clothing listed by leading UK fast fashion brands was made using virgin plastic, new research

SAN FRANCISCO – The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and its tech spin-off Higg Co claim to have developed a new

NEW YORK – Paper trails are no longer enough as brands seek transparent and traceable supply chains. This was one

BRUSSELS – H&M has joined a new pilot initiative from the European Union focused on more sustainable consumption. Launched in

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

LONDON – Fashion brands should stop chasing the lowest prices and tackle far bigger losses from overproduction, excess inventory and markdowns. This is the call

DHAKA – Bangladesh Bank has opened a formal route for exporters to sell directly to overseas consumers via online marketplaces. The move marks a significant

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

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

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

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

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

GOTHENBURG – Swedish fashion retailer Lindex says it is introducing digital product passports for selected garments. The move is the latest sign that fashion retailers
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