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EU forced labour goods ban is no CSDDD ‘substitute’ say experts
The EU's new regulation to ban forced labour-made goods would mean suspected use of forced labour would need to be …
Just Style Excellence Awards 2023: HKRITA
HKRITA - The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel is a body established in 2006 to provide applied …
Retail stores of the future will be more about entertainment by 2030 predicts analysts
Social media and the culture around influencers will lead the future of retail as brick and mortar stores move to …
Huue secures funding for “world’s first” clean indigo dye
Biotech start-up Huue has secured $14.6m in funding to launch what it claims is the world’s first clean and scalable …
China’s resilience shines through in index of world’s most vulnerable apparel supply chains
China has come out on top as having the most self-sufficient apparel and textile supply chains in the world in …
US Senator urges probe into Shein, Temu ‘slave labour’
Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL), whose Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) became law in 2021, sent a letter to DHS …
Renewed demand for China, US manufacturing on global trade recovery
The global trade data, drawn from the Tradeshift network used by over a million businesses worldwide showed a one-point improvement …
Polybion’s Celium makes global debut
With the operational success of its pioneering bacterial cellulose manufacturing facility in Central Mexico, Polybion sets a new standard in …
TerraCycle revealed as recycling partner for Asics closed-loop shoe
Asics announced the launch of the Nimbus Mirai, its first closed-loop product, last week (11 April) and said thanks to …
Open access platform identifies forced labour risks in US apparel supply chains
Supply Trace, which offers unrestricted access to its data, has commenced its pilot phase targeting the apparel sector. Focusing initially …
EU forced labour goods ban is no CSDDD ‘substitute’ say experts
The EU's new regulation to ban forced labour-made goods would mean suspected use of forced labour would need to be …
Just Style Excellence Awards 2023: HKRITA
HKRITA - The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel is a body established in 2006 to provide applied …
Retail stores of the future will be more about entertainment by 2030 predicts analysts
Social media and the culture around influencers will lead the future of retail as brick and mortar stores move to …
Huue secures funding for “world’s first” clean indigo dye
Biotech start-up Huue has secured $14.6m in funding to launch what it claims is the world’s first clean and scalable …
China’s resilience shines through in index of world’s most vulnerable apparel supply chains
China has come out on top as having the most self-sufficient apparel and textile supply chains in the world in …
Sourcery invites denim mills to join provisional partnership programme
The Direct-to-Grower approach empowers Provisional Partners to engage with Sourcery's platform, procuring cotton fibre directly from growers and subsequently selling …
Six ways AII plans to decarbonise apparel, footwear supply chains
In its 2023 progress report, the Apparel Impact Institute (AII) revealed it had almost quadrupled its actual GHG emissions reductions …
NCTO backs ‘disastrous’ de minimis bill closure, urges comprehensive solution
NCTO president and CEO Kim Glas commended chairman Jason Smith and Rep. Greg Murphy of the Ways and Means Committee …
Who are the world’s ten most innovative fashion firms?
Affordability and sustainability are the most attractive traits for fashion production and retail in 2024 with ten fashion industry names …
Why having an international presence is essential for the modern apparel business
Globalisation has led to increased opportunities for apparel manufacturers to diversify their customer base and reduce reliance on a single …
Archroma, Cotton Incorporated reaffirm commitment to circularity
Archroma and Cotton Incorporated began working together in 2016 when Cotton Incorporated was looking to create a dyestuff using the …
African coalition backs AGOA 16-year renewal bill to boost trade prospects
The AGOA Renewal and Improvement Act of 2024 which was introduced by Senators Chris Coons and James Risch would extend …
Otto Group, Crate and Barrel showcase AI’s impact on retail success
Sergio Bucher a member of the executive board at German-based retailer Otto Group, set out the “delicate balance” between technology …
Primark, RBC hail success of Sudokkho factory training project in Bangladesh
Two years after Primark and Rajesh Bheda Consulting (RBC) collaborated to upskill existing garment workers in Bangladesh through Sudokkho Training …
Matalan adds 17 new third-party brands, extends sizing options
Matalan’s 17 new third-party brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear homeware and gifting include names such as Mountain Warehouse, Regatta, Britbag …