SAN FRANCISCO – The Sustainable Apparel Coalition is developing an online tool to help end consumers understand the Higg Index.…Read the full story… Consumers: missing link for Higg Index?
US brands polarised on sustainability
NEW YORK – A number of leading US apparel brands are seriously lagging on social and environmental issues according to…Read the full story… US brands polarised on sustainability
Germany gets tough on human rights issues
BERLIN – German companies found to have poor human rights in their global supply chains will be publicly named by…Read the full story… Germany gets tough on human rights issues
New report on Kenya apparel sourcing
NAIROBI – Leading brands have been looking at Africa for several years as a potential apparel sourcing hub, due in…Read the full story… New report on Kenya apparel sourcing
Levi’s offers laser-finish custom jeans
SAN FRANCISCO – Levi’s has launched a new online platform which allows users to custom-finish their jeans using laser technology.…Read the full story… Levi’s offers laser-finish custom jeans
German government launches textile standard
BERLIN – The German Government has launched a new ‘Green Button’ (Grüner Knopf) certification standard for the textile and apparel…Read the full story… German government launches textile standard
Thermore ‘turns insulation into art’
MILAN – Italian insulation specialist Thermore has launched the latest version of its Ecodown Fibers which provide a unique twist…Read the full story… Thermore ‘turns insulation into art’
France calls for clothing chemicals restrictions
BRUSSELS – With an estimated one per cent of EU residents being allergic to chemicals that may be present in…Read the full story… France calls for clothing chemicals restrictions
UK MPs to probe fashion sector … again
LONDON – A new All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has been formed in the UK to analyse sustainability in the clothing…Read the full story… UK MPs to probe fashion sector … again