
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

MUMBAI – Indian cellulosic fibre giant Grasim Industries has approved an investment of around US$325m to expand lyocell production. The expansion will take place at

ISTANBUL – The organic cotton sector must increase investment and collaboration if it is to build more resilient supply systems. This was the rallying cry

GENEVA – A new study backed by UN Trade and Development has challenged claims that used clothing exports to Africa are largely made up of

PARIS – French authorities have imposed fresh fines totalling €22.5m on Shein over consumer protection and environmental information breaches. The sanctions were announced by France’s

ZURICH – Swiss chemical recycling company GR3N has raised €15.5m to support an industrial-scale PET and polyester recycling plant in Spain. The round was led

MEMPHIS – The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has launched a new Physical Assurance Program using forensic testing to verify the origin of US cotton. The

CLERMONT-FERRAND – Carbios says it has put back the commissioning of its planned PET biorecycling plant in China by around one year. The delay marks a

WASHINGTON – Global production is forecast to decline in 2026/27 as rising input costs, drought and competition from man-made fibres weigh on the sector. This

NORTH CAROLINA – UK consumers are among the world’s leading donors and recyclers of unwanted clothing, according to new Cotton Incorporated survey data. The organisation’s
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