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Microplastic problem way worse than feared, claims study
MANCHESTER – New research suggests the amount of microplastics polluting the world’s oceans could be much greater than thought. A
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Vietnam textiles to profit from revived TPP deal
HANOI – Vietnam’s textile and footwear sectors are among those which will benefit from lower tariffs thanks to the Comprehensive
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Patagonia backs new organic standard
CALIFORNIA – US outdoor brand Patagonia is backing a new agriculture standard aimed ensuring soil health and ecological land management,
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Trump is trumped in a trade war
WASHINGTON – The price of jeans in Europe may rise by 25 per cent if the European Union and other
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New Look plans to cut 980 jobs
LONDON – Up to 980 jobs could be cut at UK fashion group New Look as part of a rescue
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US apparel groups press for Myanmar labour reform
WASHINGTON – The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the Fair Labor Association (FLA) have expressed concern that labour
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EU aims to bolster textile chemical safety
BRUSSELS – The EU has vowed to take a hardline approach to textile and apparel goods imported from non-EU manufacturers
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Unions demand trebling of Bangladesh minimum wage
DHAKA – Unions in Bangladesh are calling for a trebling of the minimum wage for garment industry workers to US$192
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Levi Strauss replaces people with lasers
SAN FRANCISCO – US denim brand Levi Strauss has announced a major ramping up of its use of lasers as
MEPs vote in favour of EPR for textile products
14th February 2024
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BRUSSELS – Members of the European Parliament have this week voted in favour of proposals to introduce mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes for textiles in
Turkish union leader shot in incident at Akar Textile
14th February 2024
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IZMIR – Makum Alagöz, president of the Turkish textile workers’ union DERİTEKS, was this week shot by the brother of the owner of Akar Textile
Recycled polyester alternative performs well in tests
13th February 2024
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LOS ANGELES – A recycled alternative to polyester, produced from old clothing, matched the quality standards of its virgin counterpart in independent tests. US technology
Swiss fabric mill, AG Cilander, facing closure
25th January 2024
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HERISAU – AG Cilander, a luxury Swiss fabric manufacturer which supplies many of the world’s luxury fashion brands, is facing closure, blaming declining orders and
What can fashion learn from the outdoor sector?
22nd January 2024
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LONDON – The outdoor industry has often been at the forefront of sustainability initiatives, setting an example for other industries, including the fashion sector. There
Suppliers need support to meet emission targets
15th June 2023
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LONDON – A new report claims fashion retailers’ green credentials are meaningless without better supply chain engagement. The ‘Following the Thread’ report from Planet Tracker
Fashion lags on climate transition plans
8th February 2023
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LONDON – Fashion is one of the three worse performing industries – alongside fossil fuels and hospitality – when it comes to disclosing credible climate
World’s first commercial poly-cotton recycling facility opens in Australia
10th November 2022
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LONDON – Textile-textile recycling is viewed as the Holy Grail where fashion is concerned. Being able to turn old clothing into new clothing would in
Lenzing announces €70m cost cutting exercise
3rd November 2022
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LENZING – Austrian speciality fibre manufacturer, Lenzing, has announced a major reorganisation cost reduction programme. The business wants to trim €70m from its costs amid
