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Spinnova venture faces possible closure amid review
JYVÄSKYLÄ – Woodspin Oy, the manufacturer and distributor of Spinnova fibre, has launched negotiations concerning its entire workforce of 33
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SEC withdraws defence of climate risk disclosure rules
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has withdrawn its defence of rules mandating the disclosure of climate-related
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Shein expands use of deadstock fabrics in 2024
BEIJING – Shein, a global online fashion retailer, expanded its use of unused surplus fabric from other brands and manufacturers
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Study reveals which fabrics start to smell the quickest
SYDNEY – A new consumer study revealed that polyester garments begin to smell the quickest, requiring more frequent laundering than
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H&M reports higher Scope 3 emissions despite lower sales
STOCKHOLM – H&M Group has reported a year-on-year increase in its Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions for the 2024 financial
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Jeanswest enters administration, set to close all stores
PERTH – Australian fashion brand Jeanswest has entered voluntary administration for the second time in just five years, as its
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PUMA and RE&UP expand textile recycling partnership
EINDHOVEN – Sportswear brand Puma and RE&UP Recycling Technologies have entered into a multi-year agreement aimed at scaling circular textile
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Textile consumption increases in European Union
BRUSSELS – New data shows a significant rise in textile consumption among EU citizens. According to a briefing by the
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Study reveals climate impact of holiday fashion campaigns
NEW YORK – A new study found H&M’s 2024 holiday TikTok advertisement campaign generated an environmental impact comparable to driving
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
