The demise of the department store
It’s carnage on the high street right now. There has been a sense for some considerable time that something has
Scientists claim recycling breakthrough with cotton-polyester blends
Scientists in Sweden are claiming a notable breakthrough in terms of closing the loop in textiles having successfully recycled worn
Closing the apparel loop: myth versus reality
Global fashion giant H&M group recently announced it has partnered with Swedish company re:newcell, whose smart technology recycles used cotton,
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Net sales surge as innovation pays for Inditex
ARTEIXO – Sales jumped by ten per cent at the world’s largest fashion retailer, Inditex, in the first nine months
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H&M expands Alibaba collaboration amid sluggish sales
STOCKHOLM – H&M has taken a significant step towards increasing its share of the burgeoning Chinese apparel market by expanding
US ruling protects domestic polyester sector
WASHINGTON – US polyester manufacturers have applauded a decision by the US Department of Commerce to apply tariffs to fine
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Armani, Primark urged to disclose supplier lists
AMSTERDAM – A campaign led by Human Rights Watch, Clean Clothes Campaign, and International Labor Rights Forum is calling on
New tool links brands to Chinese supplier factories
NEW YORK – Six leading apparel brands, Target, Esprit, New Balance, Puma, Gap Inc and Inditex, have shared their supplier
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What price sustainability?
We’re all ethical shoppers right? Well not quite. New research shows 78 per cent of us base our purchasing decisions
Sanvt The Perfect T-Shirt
28th January 2020
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There is a lot of focus in the sustainability space on producing less, better made clothing. High quality, classically styled dresses that will grace your
Vaude Miskanti fleece
28th January 2020
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I was given the chance to review the Vaude Miskanti stretchy fleece jacket which was put through its paces on a long weekend hiking in
Critically Endangered Socks
24th January 2020
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In our household, socks are an endangered species, largely on account of the fact several seem to go missing each time there is a wash
KEEN Innate x Sherpa Adventure Gear shoes
21st January 2020
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There are a number of niche brands out there right now offering to donate x-amount of money to a selected charity for each unit of
