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Call for EU to speed up recovery of bloc's textile sector
23 February 2021 | Michelle Russell
The European Union (EU) should speed up the recovery of the textile sector by setting the conditions for future competitiveness and resiliency, the bloc’s textile industry body has said.... read more
Morocco tragedy spurs calls for binding safety agreement
17 February 2021 | Michelle Russell
An incident in which 28 workers died following heavy flooding in an illegal garment factory in Morocco last week proves the need for a binding international agreement on factory safety and working conditions, the Clean Clothes Campaign has said.... read more
Egypt textile sector hit by recession and closures
17 February 2021 | Michelle Russell
Around 30% of Egypt’s textile factories are understood to have closed as a result of the recession and deteriorating conditions in the country.... read more
US cotton planting likely to fall 5.2% in 2021
17 February 2021 | Michelle Russell
US cotton acreage is expected to be down by 5.2% this year, new figures show, as strong competing crop prices prompt farmers to switch to commodities like corn, soybeans, wheat and sorghum.... read more
Call for Belgian legislation to protect supply chains
16 February 2021 | Michelle Russell
A cohort of 60 companies and business federations have addressed a letter to the Belgian government asking for the establishment of a national legal framework that obliges companies to take responsibility for human rights and the environment in their supply chains.... read more
Itochu, Aquafil partner to expand circular nylon production
16 February 2021 | Michelle Russell
Japan's Itochu Corporation has partnered with European nylon producer Aquafil to promote and expand the businesses of the latter company's circular nylon production.... read more
Dune Group looks to CVA for "vital lifeline"
15 February 2021 | Michelle Russell
The Dune Group Ltd has launched a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) proposal as the UK footwear retailer looks for a "vital lifeline" amid its struggles to continue operating through lockdown.... read more
Five European brands join Fair Wear Foundation
15 February 2021 | Michelle Russell
Five European apparel brands are taking the next step to improving working conditions in their manufacturing operations by becoming the latest members of the Fair Wear Foundation (FWF).... read more
January sees uptick in UK online clothing sales
10 February 2021 | Michelle Russell
UK clothing sales recorded their highest growth since 2017 in January, new figures show, helping boost overall online sales.... read more
HanesBrands to exit PPE as it mulls future for European innerwear
10 February 2021 | Michelle Russell
T-shirt and activewear maker HanesBrands has revealed plans to exit its personal protective garments (PPE) business and explore strategic alternatives for its European innerwear unit as it looks to create a more consumer-centric company.... read more
Lectra to acquire Gerber Technology for EUR300m
8 February 2021 | Michelle Russell
Technology specialist Lectra is to acquire US rival Gerber Technology in a EUR300m (US$360.8m) deal that will enable the two companies to hone their software, equipment, data and services to provide "the ultimate Industry 4.0" offering for the fashion sector.... read more
North Face partners on regenerative cotton sourced collection
8 February 2021 | Michelle Russell
The North Face has partnered with sustainable solutions firm Indigo Ag to develop what is claimed to be a first-of-its-kind collection made with cotton sourced and traced from farmers deploying regenerative farming practices proven to draw down carbon from the atmosphere and restore soil health.... read more
JD Sports share placing adds firepower for more M&A
4 February 2021 | Michelle Russell
Sports retail giant JD Sports has raised GBP464m (US$634m) in its latest share placing to support future acquisition opportunities.... read more
Infinited Fiber Company jeans launch under Weekday brand
4 February 2021 | Michelle Russell
Infinited Fiber Company’s regenerated textile fibre Infinna is to feature in a limited-edition range of jeans designed by H&M brand Weekday.... read more
SUKU application verifies authenticity of sneakers
3 February 2021 | Michelle Russell
Blockchain-based supply chain traceability solutions provider SUKU has released a new application for sneaker collectors and resellers that allows them to verify the authenticity of a shoe.... read more
Government warned UK fashion industry at risk of "decimation"
2 February 2021 | Michelle Russell
The UK fashion industry has written an open letter Prime Minister Boris Johnson warning the sector is at risk of "decimation" due to the restrictions brought in by the post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union (EU).... read more
Dr. Martens share price soars on stock market debut
1 February 2021 | Michelle Russell
British footwear brand Dr. Martens saw its share price soar 22% in trading on Friday (29 January) following its London Stock Exchange market debut.... read more
JD Sports on acquisition spree with DTLR Villa buy
1 February 2021 | Michelle Russell
JD Sports Fashion Plc has made its third acquisition in just over a month with the purchase of US athletic footwear and apparel streetwear retailer DTLR Villa.... read more
US apparel groups urge "clear and decisive action" on Xinjiang
28 January 2021 | Michelle Russell
Groups representing the US apparel, footwear and retail sectors have written to Congressional leaders calling for "quick, clear, implementable and decisive action" to address forced labour in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) and combat the import of products connected to it.... read more
More than 350k jobs have been lost in Bangladesh RMG sector
28 January 2021 | Michelle Russell
More than 350,000 workers in Bangladesh's ready-made garment sector have lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, new figures suggest, with many workers laid off without proper compensation.... read more
Lidl ramps up use of Cotton made in Africa
28 January 2021 | Michelle Russell
German discount chain Lidl is making a major move to use sustainable cotton from Africa in the production of its own textile brands.... read more
Kraig Biocraft agrees SpydaSilk apparel joint venture
28 January 2021 | Michelle Russell
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, the developer of spider silk based fibres, has formed a joint venture with eco-friendly streetwear brand MtheMovement to use its technologies in a new apparel line.... read more
H&M and Lee partner on sustainable denim line
27 January 2021 | Michelle Russell
Swedish fashion retailer H&M has partnered with denim giant Lee to launch what they claim is the next generation of more sustainable denim, with advances at every stage of design and production.... read more
Cambodia approves $16m garment investment projects
27 January 2021 | Michelle Russell
Three investment projects for new garment factories totalling around US$16.6m and creating nearly 2,500 jobs have been given the go-ahead in Cambodia.... read more
Bonneterie Chanteclair re-tools its supply chain
22 January 2021 | Michelle Russell
French knitwear manufacturer Bonneterie Chanteclair has digitally transformed its supply chain in order to keep up with high demand for protective facemasks.... read more
Creating a new vision for UK fashion and manufacturing
21 January 2021 | Michelle Russell
A group of fashion, business and economic experts are joining forces to push the UK government to ensure the fashion and manufacturing industries aren't overlooked post-Brexit and mid-pandemic when it comes to import costs, the freedom of movement of people and goods, and retaining garment worker skills.... read more
Asia supplier nations launch purchasing practices initiative
19 January 2021 | Michelle Russell
Nine industry associations representing the apparel and textile industry across six countries in Asia have joined forces to launch a new initiative aimed at securing better purchasing practices for the sector.... read more
M&S collaborative supply chain review finds human rights issues
18 January 2021 | Michelle Russell
A collaborative review into Marks & Spencer's footwear and food supply chains has identified a number of human rights and worker well-being issues, including inadequate sick pay and a lack of effective worker voice, as the UK food, homeware and fashion retailer looks to pinpoint areas to address.... read more
First Latin America mills sign up to Cotton Trust Protocol
15 January 2021 | Michelle Russell
The first Latin America-based companies – including Cone Mills and Central America Spinning Works – have joined the US Cotton Trust Protocol, marking another step towards a transparent textile supply chain for brands working to source more sustainably grown cotton.... read more
New viscose fibre features inbuilt infrared technology
15 January 2021 | Michelle Russell
What is thought to be the first plant-based fibres with inbuilt technology that captures and converts body heat into infrared energy are being launched for performance wear, luxury loungewear and casual wear.... read more
Sweaty Betty chooses PLM to streamline processes
15 January 2021 | Michelle Russell
British activewear retailer Sweaty Betty has invested in a new Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution to help streamline processes and provide a single source of truth across merchandising, design and buying.... read more
Fast Retailing makes impressive rebound in Q1
14 January 2021 | Michelle Russell
Fast Retailing, owner of the Uniqlo casual clothing brand, has reported a higher-than-expected rise in earnings in its first-quarter thanks to an impressive rebound in sales.... read more
Debenhams to close six stores as rescue talks continue
13 January 2021 | Michelle Russell
Debenhams has said it will permanently close six stores, including its Oxford Street store, as the UK department store retailer continues to engage with third-parties over a potential sale of all, or parts, of the business.... read more
Birla Cellulose and Nanollose team up on high tenacity lyocell
12 January 2021 | Michelle Russell
Manmade cellulosic fibre producer Birla Cellulose, a unit of India's Grasim Industries, has filed a joint patent application with Australian biotechnology company Nanollose for a high tenacity lyocell fibre made from bacterial cellulose.... read more
Systemic problems undermining quest for circular economy
22 December 2020 | Michelle Russell
The circular economy is widely presented as an alternative model of production and consumption, but as businesses strive for sustainability, systemic problems such as poor working conditions, unfair distribution of profits and wasteful consumption patterns will undermine Europe’s quest for a fair and truly circular economy, a new report claims.... read more
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