GUANGZHOU – Chinese online retailer SHEIN has come from nowhere to establish itself as the world’s largest fast fashion brand …
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SAC to pause use of Higg profiles globally
SAN FRANCISCO – The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) will pause the use of consumer-facing Higg labels globally after the Norwegian …
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French NGO files court complaint over Adidas, New Balance greenwashing
BRUSSELS – French environmental group Zero Waste France has filed a complaint with the courts of Strasbourg and Paris accusing …
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Just 1 in 10 find Better Cotton label trustworthy in Dutch study
AMSTERDAM – Just 10 per cent of Dutch consumers surveyed said they believed the Better Cotton hallmark on clothing was …
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EU agrees new disclosure rules for large businesses
BRUSSELS – From 2024, large fashion retailers will have to publicly disclose information on the way they operate and manage …
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BGMEA chief calls for consensus on buying practices
DHAKA – The fashion industry needs to agree on a globally standardised approach to purchasing practices and due diligence, says …
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AAFA wants SEC to delay climate disclosure rules
WASHINGTON DC – The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has asked the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to …
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Infinited Fiber Company announces €400m factory
KEMI – Finnish textile recycling business Infinited Fiber Company (IFC) has announced details of a new commercial-scale factory. The company …
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Norway warns H&M over Higg labels after test case settled
OSLO – Norway’s authorities have written to Swedish fashion giant H&M warning the company its use of Higg labels on …
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