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UN Human Rights Council targets companies over Xinjiang forced labour
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has sent out letters to a raft of international companies, including those in the apparel an...
Western nations unite on Xinjiang forced labour crackdown
Britain, the EU, Canada and the US have slapped sanctions on Chinese officials involved in the mass internment of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang...
Kontoor Brands expands Indigood water saving programme
Jeans giant Kontoor Brands, owner of the Wrangler and Lee brands, is expanding its Indigood programme to include additional water saving tec...
OVS suspends Myanmar suppliers discriminating workers
Italian clothing retailer OVS says it will be suspending production with suppliers in Myanmar that discriminate against workers involved in...
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John Lewis to close eight stores and pilot smaller formats 24 Mar 2021
UK department store chain John Lewis Partnership has announced plans to close eight stores and look to pilot smaller neighbourhood shops as the retailer continues to find ways to cut costs.
UN Human Rights Council targets companies over Xinjiang forced labour 24 Mar 2021
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has sent out letters to a raft of international companies, including those in the apparel and textiles industry, about their potential use of forced labour in China, as companies continue to be urged to conduct reviews of their supply chains.
Turkish fibre maker Sasa pumps US$330m into new plant 24 Mar 2021
Turkish speciality polymers and chemicals manufacturer Sasa Polyester Sanayi AS is investing US$330m into the construction of a new fibre production plant.
Hudson's Bay rolls out e-marketplace to respond to changing demand 24 Mar 2021
Canadian retailer Hudson Bay is rolling out an online marketplace that it says will allow it to add "millions of products" to its offering and quickly adapt to customer demand.
Israeli Cotton Board taps blockchain for authentication 24 Mar 2021
Australia's Security Matters (SMX), a chemical marker and blockchain authentication platform, is working with the Israeli Cotton Board (ICB) to certify and trace from seed to product of organic and conventional cotton, which represents all cotton farmers in the country.
Vaude produces outdoor trousers using old tyres 24 Mar 2021
Outdoor apparel company Vaude has partnered with BASF to develop a new line of recycled trousers produced from old tyres.
Bangladesh misses RMG export target for July-Feb 24 Mar 2021
Bangladesh saw a decline of nearly 4% in the export of ready-made garments in the first eight months of the year, new figures show.
Bluesign qualifies for textile public procurement in Germany 24 Mar 2021
The Bluesign System for sustainable textile production has been recognised as a qualifier for Green Public Procurement (GPP) of textile articles in Germany, including uniforms and protective clothing worn by firefighters, police forces and the military.
Stein Fibres acquires US-based Consolidated Fibres 24 Mar 2021
Synthetic fibre specialist Stein Fibers Ltd has acquired North Carolina-based Consolidated Fibres.
US apparel sector welcomes new legislation to tackle counterfeits 24 Mar 2021
The American Apparel & Footwear Association has welcomed the introduction of a new bill aimed at increasing online market transparency and accountability to tackle the problem of counterfeit and stolen goods.
SUKU blockchain platform tackles carbon footprints 24 Mar 2021
New additions to SUKU's blockchain-based supply chain transparency platform give brands and consumers a transparent way to track and authenticate carbon credit transactions and reduce their carbon footprint.
Danish tannery offers leather traceability from field to product 23 Mar 2021
Denmark’s last remaining tannery is offering a new service that can trace individual hides from the cattle in the field to the end product.
Circular Economy Toolbox helps brands build resale models 23 Mar 2021
Dutch non-profit organisation Circle Economy is preparing to launch a free, online, step-by-step guide for apparel brands to launch a rental or resale business model pilot in ten months.
How the pandemic has put a "fundamental flip" on retail 23 Mar 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has been the catalyst to fundamentally change consumers' shopping habits, offering new opportunities for brands and retailers to engage with new customers in new channels.
Netherlands mulls new law on corporate accountability 23 Mar 2021
The Dutch parliament is weighing up a bill that would hold businesses accountable for human rights and environmental violations in their supply chains.
Western nations unite on Xinjiang forced labour crackdown 23 Mar 2021
Britain, the EU, Canada and the US have slapped sanctions on Chinese officials involved in the mass internment of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang – a move applauded by footwear, apparel and textile industry bodies.
Digital acceleration among new Fashion for Good innovations 23 Mar 2021
Innovations offering solutions in raw materials, processing, end-of-use and digital acceleration are among the innovations from the 14 new start-ups joining the eighth batch of Fashion for Good's Accelerator Programme.
JD.com to drive on-demand with $800m Dada investment 23 Mar 2021
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has invested US$800m to increase its stake in on-demand delivery and retail platform Dada Group.
Gant invests in digital to improve visibility and customer experience 23 Mar 2021
Lifestyle brand Gant is implementing a cloud-based platform in a bid to improve stock management and customer service across multiple channels and territories.
Kontoor Brands expands Indigood water saving programme 22 Mar 2021
Jeans giant Kontoor Brands, owner of the Wrangler and Lee brands, is expanding its Indigood programme to include additional water saving technologies in a bid to offer more options for suppliers.
OVS suspends Myanmar suppliers discriminating workers 22 Mar 2021
Italian clothing retailer OVS says it will be suspending production with suppliers in Myanmar that discriminate against workers involved in rallies against the military junta.
Unions demand return to democracy for Haiti 22 Mar 2021
Unions in Haiti are demanding a return to democracy and an end to human rights violations and union repression in the country.
Researchers recycle plastic bags into performance fabrics 22 Mar 2021
Scientists in the United States have refashioned polyethylene – a material commonly used in plastic bags – into fibres, yarns and fabrics with potential for sportswear applications and a smaller environmental impact than some conventional textiles.
FitFlop names Georgiades CEO 22 Mar 2021
Footwear firm FitFlop has named Gianni Georgiades as CEO.
Ralph Lauren unveils green cotton dyeing platform 22 Mar 2021
Ralph Lauren Corp. has introduced Color on Demand, a revolutionary dyeing platform that it says will transform how the fashion industry colours cotton – more sustainably, more effectively and faster than ever before.
Digital map pinpoints ethical retailers in Australia 23 Mar 2021
Ethical Clothing Australia (EAC) has developed a new online shopping map to help consumers in Australia find ethically conscious fashion.
Jeanologia outlines water savings due to its tools 22 Mar 2021
Denim finishing technology specialist Jeanologia has calculated that it helped manufacturers save around 15.5m cubic metres of water last year.
David Nieper harnesses tech to boost UK jobs and skills 23 Mar 2021
David Nieper, one of the UK's last remaining vertical fashion manufacturers, is working to boost jobs and skills in its hometown of Derbyshire with a campaign to create 30 new roles in fashion production and roll out an extended fashion and textiles apprenticeship programme this year.
Bestseller backs Pakistan traceable organic cotton project 22 Mar 2021
Danish fashion retailer Bestseller has partnered with one of its suppliers, Pakistan-based denim mill Artistic Milliners, on a farm-to-fashion traceability project for its organic cotton.
Lycra Co completes Higg self-assessment at six manufacturing sites 22 Mar 2021
Performance fibre specialist The Lycra Company has completed the Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM) self-assessment at all six of its Lycra fibre manufacturing sites.
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