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Kraig Labs looks at upscaling spider silk and pima cotton

In a letter to its shareholders, Kraig Labs' CEO Kim Thompson, said over the next few months the company is…

Stats show the efficiency of UFLPA law curbing forced labour in the US

The Uyghur Act or UFLPA states that "all goods, wares, articles, and merchandise mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in…

Sri Lanka apparel sector risks losing $494m if GSP+ is not secured

In this interview, Lawrence shares his perspective on the importance of trade concessions for Sri Lanka's apparel sector and the…

G20 countries trade in $468bn worth of ‘at-risk’ goods, report states

The Global Slavery Index's fifth edition, published by the international human rights group, explains that the products we buy connect…

Better Cotton conference to tackle burning sustainability issues

Taking place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 21-22 June, Better Cotton says its annual conference will discuss all four issues…

Shein Mexico factory has US duty-savings, faster speed to market potential

Shein's new Mexico factory would serve as a key manufacturing hub outside of China, according to Reuters with Dr Sheng…

Garment sector impact unclear as H&M Foundation aids Bangla, Myanmar post-cyclone

The H&M Foundation has pledged a $250,000 to the Red Cross/Red Crescent with the aim of assisting both Bangladesh and…

Just Style to chair PI Apparel Supply Chain Forum Amsterdam 2023

Just Style has been invited to chair the final day of PI Apparel's two-day conference, which is taking place on…

Techtextil, Texprocess 2023 advance industries through networking

Taking place from 10-12 May in Atlanta, Georgia, the Techtextil and Texprocess exhibitions welcomed over 350 exhibitors from 30 countries…

Uncertain economy poses threat for global apparel industry

Is the US economy in trouble and how will it impact the global apparel industry? That's the big question. There…