Gen Z part 5: Recycled materials in fashion must be affordable
Dr Sheng Lu, professor of apparel studies at the University of Delaware, recently quizzed his Gen Z students on the…
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Apparel leaders push for decarbonisation to boost competitiveness
From cotton growers to global brands, speakers at the joint annual meeting of the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) and…
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Apparel sector confronts tariffs, turbulence at IAF, ITMF Summit
A joint annual meeting of the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) heard how the industry is trying navigate…
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Week in review: Is heat stress the garment sector’s new major crisis?
A new University of Sydney study has revealed the risk from extreme heat stress in garment factories caused by climate…
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Study reveals three ways to tackle heat stress in garment factories
University of Sydney researchers explain that garment workers face some of the world's most precarious working conditions, and the risk from extreme…
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Textile Exchange conference day 3 explored boosting global progress
On the final day (day three) of this year's Textile Exchange conference, the sessions were designed to share ideas on…
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Fashion brands urged to tackle ‘deadly heat’ in garment factories
Clean Clothes Campaign explains in a new report titled 'Heat and Garment Workers' Rights - Fashioning a Just Transition' that…
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WRAP takes clothing durability test to North America, Europe
WRAP is inviting major fashion companies from these regions to participate in the programme, which will assess the durability of…
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What UK fashion sector can learn from Europe’s CSRD challenges
From Milan to Mumbai, fashion companies are realising that fashion sustainability reporting is no longer a background task tucked into…
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Circ and H&M Group forge path for sustainable fashion with recycled fibres
The inaugural products are scheduled to launch in Fall 2025, featuring a women's V-neck fleece sweatshirt made with Circ Polyester.…
