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Shein given approval to float on London Stock Exchange
HONG KONG – Online fast-fashion giant Shein has received approval from Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for an initial public
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URBN joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
MEMPHIS – URBN has joined the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, reinforcing its efforts toward responsible sourcing and sustainability in cotton
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Schneider Group unveils first superfine Argentinian vicuna bale
CATAMARCA – The Schneider Group has announced the development of the first bale of Superfine Argentinian vicuna, a result of
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Civil society groups demand action on Indorama abuses
WASHINGTON – More than 90 civil society organisations have issued a joint statement demanding the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and
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How Trump’s tariffs might hit fashion prices
WASHINGTON – In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global fashion industry, President Donald Trump last week announced
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Shoppers want chemical info on clothing, study finds
LONDON -A new study revealed that consumers across Europe are willing to pay a premium for instant access to chemical
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US officially closes de minimis loophole in tariff crackdown
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order eliminating duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value imports from China.
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Court rejects ‘carbon neutrality’ claims of Adidas
BERLIN – A German court has ruled against German sportswear giant Adidas AG for misleading advertising related to its climate
Amazon Haul extends invitations to Chinese sellers
NEW YORK – Amazon is ramping up its efforts to expand Amazon Haul, its budget-friendly online marketplace aimed at attracting
Should garment factory audits be publicly disclosed?
17th October 2018
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AMSTERDAM – There are fresh calls for the results of garment factory audits to be publicly disclosed. Talking to Apparel Insider at a time when
Calls in Canada for child labour legislation
17th October 2018
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ONTARIO – A Parliamentary report in Canada has called for legislation to ensure businesses disclose steps they are taking to address child and forced labour
Study calls for microplastic weighting in fibre scoring tools
17th October 2018
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LONDON – New research has highlighted the potential for including microplastic pollution in environmental assessment tools for the apparel and textile industries. Researchers suggest it
#MeToo could be catalyst for change for garment workers
16th October 2018
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LONDON – The MeToo movement can provide a springboard to help improve women’s rights in global apparel supply chains, claims the Ethical Trade Initiative. While
Allbirds announces US$50m funding round
16th October 2018
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SAN FRANCISCO – Allbirds, a certified B-Corp brand which is trailblazing the use of sustainable materials in footwear, has announced that it has closed Series
New test method announced for microfibre discharge
16th October 2018
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NORTHAMPTON – To address the issue of microplastic pollution, Eurofins | BLC have developed a new microfibre test method that calculates and quantifies microfibre discharge
Collaboration creates first traceable Supima cotton
15th October 2018
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LONDON – Italian textile business Albini Group, along with Supima and Oritain have announced a partnership to create the first 100 per cent traceable Supima
Made-By goes into administration
12th October 2018
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LONDON – Apparel Insider understands that Made-By, the sustainable apparel consultancy, has gone into administration. The news comes as a depressing blow, not just for
McKinsey study finds growing appetite for near-shoring
11th October 2018
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NEW YORK – Near-shoring of apparel production is forecast to soar as automation and rising labour costs in Asia mean the economics of producing closer
