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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
Brazilian apparel brands ranked on transparency
11th October 2018
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LONDON – 20 Brazilian apparel brands and retailers have been ranked on their transparency by Fashion Revolution. The campaign group’s new Fashion Transparency Index Brazil
Investors call for living wages for garment workers
11th October 2018
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AMSTERDAM – A group of global institutional investors with combined assets of more than €725bn have called for fairer wages in textile supply chains. The
Fast Retailing automation sees staffing cut by 90 per cent
10th October 2018
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TOKYO – One of the world’s leading fast fashion brands is to introduce automation in its warehouses which will help it slash staffing levels by
Taiwan textile business unveils pioneering recycling tech
10th October 2018
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TAIPEI – Taiwanese polyester and textile manufacturer, Far Eastern New Century Corp, has unveiled pioneering new recycling technology that converts discarded textile waste streams into
First garments launched containing RWS certified wool
10th October 2018
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TEXAS – The first garments made with wool from Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) certified farms are now in stores. UK retailer Marks & Spencer, US
World Bank backing for greening of Ethiopian textile industry
9th October 2018
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ADDIS ABABA – The World Bank is to launch a project to support Ethiopia in the greening of its rapidly growing textile industry. Apparel Insider
Labour groups call for compensation scheme in Bangladesh
9th October 2018
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DHAKA – Labour rights groups in Bangladesh are calling for better financial protection for workers in the wake of industrial accidents. The groups point out
Leading labour groups call for ‘Pakistan Accord’
9th October 2018
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KARACHI – Leading unions and labour groups in Pakistan have called for the country’s own safety ‘Accord’ similar to that in Bangladesh. They claim many
Fashion for Good opens interactive museum
8th October 2018
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AMSTERDAM – The doors have opened on a new museum which informs and inspires end consumers about the latest thinking in sustainable fashion. The new
