
France calls for clothing chemicals restrictions
BRUSSELS – With an estimated one per cent of EU residents being allergic to chemicals that may be present in

BRUSSELS – With an estimated one per cent of EU residents being allergic to chemicals that may be present in

LONDON – A new All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has been formed in the UK to analyse sustainability in the clothing

BERLIN – Online fashion giant, Zalando, is extending the number of lines it stocks from brands with sustainable credentials. The

ZURICH – With many countries in the world looking at phasing out the use of long-chain PFASs in clothing products

PARIS – French luxury group, LVMH, has purchased a minority stake in the Stella McCartney brand. The business, which owns

LA CORUÑA – The world’s largest apparel retailer, Spanish-based Inditex Group, says it will have ‘take-back’ collection boxes for used

YANGON – 60 trade union leaders from textile and apparel hubs across South East Asia gathered in Myanmar recently where

LONDON – The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has launched new jeans manufacturing guidelines based on circular economy principles. The guidelines set

EXCLUSIVE – The UN’s Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action has confirmed it will track apparel brand progress in reducing

BRUSSELS – The European Commission has launched a three-month public consultation seeking feedback on measures to tackle pollution from microplastics. Textile industry stakeholders are being

LONDON – New research has highlighted the potential for including microplastic pollution in environmental assessment tools for the apparel and textile industries. Researchers suggest it

LONDON – Environmental group Friends of the Earth has launched a campaign to educate consumers on microplastics and ultimately try shift the apparel industry away

CALIFORNIA – A new US venture which tackles synthetic fibre pollution has got the green light for commercialisation. The new technology allows polyester and other synthetic

MANCHESTER – New research suggests the amount of microplastics polluting the world’s oceans could be much greater than thought. A UK study uncovered the highest

BRUSSELS – Wear better quality clothing garments and wash them less often is the key message of a new report into the growing problem of
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