NEW YORK – A group of 153 global investors representing US$2.8 trillion in assets have called for the continuation of…Read the full story… Investors urge for Bangladesh Accord’s continuation
Chemical exposure for workers a “global health crisis” says UN briefing
GENEVA – Worker exposure to hazardous chemicals is a global health crisis claims a major new international report. Written by…Read the full story… Chemical exposure for workers a “global health crisis” says UN briefing
Monthly minimum wage agreed at US$95 in Bangladesh
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Minimum Wage Board for readymade garment workers has set Tk8,000 (US$95) as the new minimum monthly…Read the full story… Monthly minimum wage agreed at US$95 in Bangladesh
New report calls on fashion industry to end greenwashing
LONDON – A new report has called on the UK government and fashion industry to develop initiatives to tackle greenwashing…Read the full story… New report calls on fashion industry to end greenwashing
Invista announces further nylon 6,6 capacity expansion
SHANGHAI – Chemical intermediates, polymers and fibres business, Invista, has announced plans to add 40,000 tons of nylon 6,6 polymer…Read the full story… Invista announces further nylon 6,6 capacity expansion
PVH wins award for work in Ethiopia
NEW YORK – PVH Corp, which owns the Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein brands, has won a prodigious award for…Read the full story… PVH wins award for work in Ethiopia
China’s largest textile business invests US$2bn in Nigeria
LAGOS – China’s largest textile manufacturer, Shandong Ruyi Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian government…Read the full story… China’s largest textile business invests US$2bn in Nigeria
Green light for JV which tackles microfibre pollution
CALIFORNIA – A new US venture which tackles synthetic fibre pollution has got the green light for commercialisation. The new technology…Read the full story… Green light for JV which tackles microfibre pollution
Tech breakthrough slashes water and chemical use in leather tanning
TILBURG – New technology has been launched which is claimed to slash chemical and water use in leather tanning. The…Read the full story… Tech breakthrough slashes water and chemical use in leather tanning