News Oeko-Tex standard achieves top safety rating AMSTERDAM – The Eco Passport standard of Oeko-Tex has achieved the highest level of certification in the ZDHC Conformance programme. Read More »
News Bangladesh warned to let safety work continue DHAKA – The Bangladeshi government has been warned that apparel brands may reconsider sourcing decisions if the Bangladesh Accord is Read More »
News Calls for change in shopping habits after Burberry furore LONDON – As the debate about Burberry’s decision to destroy £28m worth of stock rumbles on, Fashion Revolution’s founder and Read More »
News Luxury brands coy on viscose supply chains LONDON – Luxury brands including Gucci, Prada and Chanel as well as online brands Boohoo and Missguided have been slammed Read More »
News US denim mill aims to raise bar on sustainability LOUISIANA – A new US$50m denim mill which aims to drive greater standards in sustainability will open next year. Denim Read More »
News Fashion for Good backs Spinnova scaling plans AMSTERDAM – A Finnish business which has developed smart technology that turns wood pulp directly into yarn without using any Read More »
News New calls for UK Slavery Act to be beefed up LONDON – New research claims transparency alone is not enough to end human trafficking and forced labour in global apparel Read More »
News US Outdoor Industry Association unveils first sustainability report DENVER – The US Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has released its first-ever State of Sustainability in the Outdoor Industry report. Read More »
News Boost for Bangladesh worker helpline DHAKA — A helpline which allows Bangladeshi garment workers to report workplace concerns will remain in place in the country Read More »
Apparel brands linked to ‘modern slavery’ conditions 29th January 2018 No Comments AMSTERDAM – A new report has linked major apparel brands including Benetton, C&A, GAP, H&M, Levi’s, M&S and PVH to ‘modern slavery’ conditions in Indian Read More »