News Microplastic problem way worse than feared, claims study MANCHESTER – New research suggests the amount of microplastics polluting the world’s oceans could be much greater than thought. A Read More »
News Vietnam textiles to profit from revived TPP deal HANOI – Vietnam’s textile and footwear sectors are among those which will benefit from lower tariffs thanks to the Comprehensive Read More »
News Patagonia backs new organic standard CALIFORNIA – US outdoor brand Patagonia is backing a new agriculture standard aimed ensuring soil health and ecological land management, Read More »
News Trump is trumped in a trade war WASHINGTON – The price of jeans in Europe may rise by 25 per cent if the European Union and other Read More »
News New Look plans to cut 980 jobs LONDON – Up to 980 jobs could be cut at UK fashion group New Look as part of a rescue Read More »
News US apparel groups press for Myanmar labour reform WASHINGTON – The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the Fair Labor Association (FLA) have expressed concern that labour Read More »
News EU aims to bolster textile chemical safety BRUSSELS – The EU has vowed to take a hardline approach to textile and apparel goods imported from non-EU manufacturers Read More »
News Unions demand trebling of Bangladesh minimum wage DHAKA – Unions in Bangladesh are calling for a trebling of the minimum wage for garment industry workers to US$192 Read More »
News Levi Strauss replaces people with lasers SAN FRANCISCO – US denim brand Levi Strauss has announced a major ramping up of its use of lasers as Read More »
Nike halts online sales in Russia amid Ukraine crisis 2nd March 2022 No Comments OREGON – Nike has announced it is suspending online sales of its products in Russia because it says it cannot guarantee delivery of goods to Read More »
Levi’s, C&A top ranked for green supply chain practices 25th October 2018 No Comments BEIJING – Levi’s is the world’s top ranked apparel brand in a report which assesses leading global brands on their green supply chain practices in Read More »
Global response to Nike’s circularity challenge 18th October 2018 No Comments OREGON – Nike has had a remarkable global response to a circular economy challenge it set to create new products from footwear waste. The sportswear Read More »
Nike tops list of most valuable apparel brands 26th March 2018 No Comments OREGON – Nike remains the most valuable apparel brand in the world according to new research which ranks the US sports business number one, ahead Read More »