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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
VF tool maps product supply chain for customers
2nd October 2018
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GREENSBORO – A new online tool from VF Corporation allows customers to trace the origins of their products right through the supply chain. The tool
H&M upcycled collection utilises old workwear
2nd October 2018
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STOCKHOLM – Swedish fast fashion giant H&M has launched a new upcycled capsule collection which uses discarded workwear products to make garments such as jackets,
Fresh concerns raised about Amazon and counterfeits
2nd October 2018
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WASHINGTON – A number of Amazon sites should be added to ‘Notorious Markets’ list due to counterfeit issues, according to a leading US apparel industry
Unions call for Bangladesh minimum wage to be doubled
2nd October 2018
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DHAKA – Union leaders in Bangladesh have called for an immediate review of the new minimum wage, which they want to be doubled. The IndustriALL
Nike, Gap, H&M sign Turkmen cotton pledge
1st October 2018
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LONDON – Adidas, H&M, and Gap are among 12 brands and retailers to have signed the Responsible Sourcing Network’s (RSN) Turkmen Cotton Pledge, which commits
Denim business breaks new ground in transgender inclusion
28th September 2018
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DHAKA – A Bangladesh jeans manufacturer has welcomed two members of Bangladeshi’s 10,000-strong transgender community on board. In an enlightened, taboo-breaking move, Denim Expert Ltd
Welcome to textile dyeing 2.0
28th September 2018
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SHANGHAI – There are all manner of sustainable innovations occurring in the textile dyeing process right now. One of the most intriguing we have come
ASOS wants to drive sustainability in third party brands
27th September 2018
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LONDON – Rapidly growing UK online fashion company, ASOS, wants to use its position to drive sustainability in its third party brands. The business, whose
Fashion for Good partners with Stella McCartney
27th September 2018
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AMSTERDAM — Fashion for Good has announced an official partnership with Stella McCartney, the leading global luxury lifestyle brand. A physical creation of a new
