News UK brands linked to pollution scandal LONDON – A damning new report claims UK retailers Tesco, Asda and Next are still sourcing viscose from Indonesian factories Read More »
News Landmark study measures fashion’s eco-footprint BOSTON – The global apparel industry is responsible for 6.7 per cent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions according to Read More »
News Job cuts on horizon at Missguided MANCHESTER – It would seem that not even the new breed of rapidly growing apparel etailers are immune from the Read More »
News Uniqlo in dispute with NGOs over unpaid workers AMSTERDAM – Japanese fast fashion brand, Uniqlo, is at loggerheads with a group of labour rights NGOs about its refusal Read More »
News Tree bark extract used as fabric water repellent LONDON – Researchers have successfully used betulin, a tree bark extract, to improve the water repellency of cotton fabrics, offering Read More »
News Fast fashion linked to microfibre pollution BRUSSELS – Wear better quality clothing garments and wash them less often is the key message of a new report Read More »
News US apparel sales drop in 2017 WASHINGTON – US apparel sales fell by two per cent in 2017 to US$215bn, according to new research. While e-commerce Read More »
News High street woes continue with JC Penney job losses TEXAS – US retailer JC Penney has announced it is to close its Milwaukee distribution and customer care centre with Read More »
News PETA slams Responsible Down group TEXAS – An apparel industry working group set up to ensure down is produced responsibly lacks transparency and puts industry 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 »