supply chainNov 13 1 min read
The water behind our clothes
"Dhaka's finest muslin was often spun before sunrise, when the air was cool and humid. The moisture helped keep the delicate fine cotton thread from breaking." ...
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Garment workers to get rice at Tk 30 per kg from today
"According to sources at the Ministry of Food, initially this rice will be sold through truck sales in the country's major industrial areas." ...
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Union leaders urge RMG workers to return to their workplaces
"Labour leaders today urged garment workers to return to their workplaces as the minimum wage board formed by the government is working to fix a new pay scale."...
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ecotextileNov 13 1 min read
Lenzing invests €27m to expand US nonwovens plant
"Cellulose fibres giant commits extra funding for Mobile, Alabama facility in line with its Grow Nonwovens, Reset Textiles strategy." ...
ecotextileNov 13 1 min read
Higg MSI update widens material data
"Cascale’s latest Higg MSI update adds more than 20 materials, as well as deepening coverage of recycled, virgin and ‘carbon capture’ based polyester, before a ...
supply chainNov 13 1 min read
Italian labels face worker exploitation probe
"Fashion labels placed under court administration amid allegations that subcontractors exploited migrant garment workers." ...
ecotextileNov 13 1 min read
CleanDye CO₂ dyeing business fails
"Vietnam-based waterless dyeing venture CleanDye has said it could not sustain operations, despite environmental gains." ...
supply chainNov 13 1 min read
Nine RMG factories shut indefinitely as labour unrest spreads, owners warn more closures
"Over 200 factories suspend production, owners warn more shutdowns if the unrest persists." ...
brandsNov 12 1 min read
Will fashion brands back higher wages in Bangladesh?
"The title of Wednesday morning’s press conference was like a siren’s blare: “EMERGENCY BRIEFING: Bangladesh Wage Protests, Workers’ Demands.” Organized by the ...
brandsNov 12 1 min read
The jacket set to revolutionise outdoor apparel
"When Arc’teryx began developing the first piece for its System 0 project, the brand was clear about at least one thing: it did not want to ask people to compro...
manufacturingNov 12 1 min read
How a teenager’s nylon-recycling dream became a lucrative reality
"At just 18, Jacob Nathan turned a school science project into a £37.2m-backed business, developing technology to tackle one of fashion’s biggest environmental ...
environmentNov 12 1 min read
2.3 million tonnes of textile waste generated in 2024
"In 2024, 2.3 million tonnes of textile waste were generated in the EU. Household disposal accounted for over half of this amount. During the same year, 1.4 mil...
supply chainNov 12 1 min read
Over 115 factories shut amid labour unrest in Savar, Ashulia
"Police fire tear gas to disperse protesters in Zirabo Pukurpar; over 100 factories close after lunch break." ...
supply chainNov 12 1 min read
Owners weigh indefinite shutdown of 210 garment factories
"Garment factory owners are considering the indefinite closure of 210 factories in Ashulia, Jamgora and Hemayetpur areas of Dhaka district as labour unrest cont...
supply chainNov 12 1 min read
Scores of Bangladesh garment factories shut in wage strike
"Scores of Bangladeshi garment factories were shut on Thursday as protesting workers demanded higher wages, prompting owners to consider withholding pay from th...
supply chainNov 12 1 min read
Sri Lanka: More than 2,000 jobs threatened in Norwood Fashion liquidation
"More than 2,000 workers could lose their jobs following a decision to liquidate Norwood Fashion (Private) Limited in Sri Lanka." [Ed's note: see entries in Ope...
environmentNov 12 1 min read
System eliminates microplastics from polyester washing
"Without adding chemicals to the water, Spanish researchers have developed a method that combines filtration and photocatalysis to remove microplastics released...
brandsNov 12 1 min read
Are warehouse robots the key to speedy holiday fulfillment? Puma thinks so
"A pair of Puma sneakers that ends up gift-wrapped under a tree this holiday season may pass through the proverbial hands of a robot moving merchandise at the b...
brandsNov 12 1 min read
Live shopping drives 90% of pre-loved luxury sales on TikTok Shop UK
"Live shopping accounted for 90% of UK pre-loved luxury gross merchandise value (GMV) on TikTok Shop between August 2025 and August 2026, according to the platf...
brandsNov 12 1 min read
Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger owner PVH to cut 4% of global workforce
"PVH, the owner of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, plans to cut approximately 4% of its global workforce, with the reductions concentrated in office-based, non...
brandsNov 12 1 min read
Who gets the most value out of wardrobe intelligence?
"The average garment is under-utilised. Platforms that aim to get people wearing what they already own seem like sustainability-minded consumer plays, but the r...
ecotextileNov 12 1 min read
PFAS substitute disrupts zebrafish embryos
"Researchers identify metabolic and organ damage from exposure to PFBS, mooted as a PFAS replacement for textiles." ...
brandsNov 12 1 min read
How sustainability truly becomes a competitive advantage
"At the BAM Festival for Sustainable Business, sustainability specialists from all sectors discuss various topics, including fair, mainstream-friendly, and busi...
manufacturingNov 12 1 min read
On the verge of ERP: households increase textile waste generation by 80%
"In 2024, households in Spain generated almost 125,000 tons of separated textile waste, three times more than ten years prior. 79% of the textile waste managed ...
ecotextileNov 12 1 min read
Digital passports fall short on circularity
"Analysis of 93 fashion passport launches and pilots finds few connect garments with repair, resale or recycling services." ...
ecotextileNov 12 1 min read
Heat stress: who foots the bill?
"New research says factory cooling can pay for itself, but manufacturers warn a single payback figure risks shifting the cost onto suppliers." ...
manufacturingNov 12 1 min read
Jeanologia and Sue Barrett reinterpret the codes of camouflage
"Before becoming a familiar feature of fashion, camouflage emerged from the observation of nature, its shapes, colours and patterns, and the ability to blend in...
reportsNov 12 1 min read
Critical checks for garment supplier qualification
"This white paper examines 10 common garment supplier issues in quality management that buyers should evaluate before placing an order. By identifying these gap...
brandsNov 11 1 min read
‘Are we not human?’: A million Bangladeshi garment workers reject the poverty wages fashion brands profit from
"‘Are we not human?’ asked a woman working in a ready-made garment factory in Bangladesh, when a passerby asked her why she was protesting. She was one of nearl...
brandsNov 11 1 min read
Nigerian sustainable fashion brand Ihunna wins outstanding emerging sustainable brand of the year at AFAA 2026
"The Nigerian fashion and textile innovation brand, founded by Precious Chisom Ngozi, has earned continental recognition for its work in sustainable fashion, te...
brandsNov 11 1 min read
Obōz Footwear earns B Corp recertification
"The Bozeman-based footwear brand clears a higher bar three years after first certifying, with gains in materials, chemistry and public-lands work." ...
brandsNov 11 1 min read
REI Fund announces its fall 2026 grantees
"REI Cooperative Action Fund celebrates five years of building connection, joy and belonging outside." ...
supply chainNov 11 1 min read
Textile industry faces growing pressure to go green
"Pakistan’s textile and apparel exporters must accelerate investment in green supply chains, cleaner production, and digital technologies to remain competitive ...
manufacturingNov 11 1 min read
Dyeing excellence for every fabric challenge
"Benninger’s FabricMaster, SynthMaster and CPB Knit target demanding fabrics while reducing water, energy and chemical consumption." ...
supply chainNov 11 1 min read
Awami League ban being used to crack down on Bangladesh’s garment workers
"The ban on Bangladesh’s Awami League is increasingly being used as a justification for arresting and intimidating garment workers demanding higher wages, accor...
brandsNov 11 1 min read
Fashion isn’t ready for 2040. Can it prepare?
"How ready is the textile industry for 2040? Not particularly, said Zoe Le Grand, managing director, U.K. and Europe, at Forum for the Future. But a better ques...
supply chainNov 11 1 min read
Closing the loop takes more than recycling. It takes connections across the entire value chain
"BGMEA Vice President Ms. Vidiya Amrit Khan and the Circular Fashion Unit team had an engaging discussion with representatives of Wire Waste Private Limited, wh...
supply chainNov 11 1 min read
India garment makers rethink reliance on US after tariff shock
"Exporters say US reliance will fall even if trade deal reached Garment exports to US fall nearly 10% year-on-year in April-August Exporters chase UK, EU orders...
supply chainNov 11 1 min read
Fire breaks out at factory in Ashulia, brought under control
"A fire broke out at a garment factory in Ashulia, Savar, on Wednesday afternoon but was brought under control within around 20 minutes by the factory’s own fir...
brandsNov 11 1 min read
Levi Strauss & Co names new Chief Sustainability Officer
"Jeannie Renné-Malone will join Levi Strauss & Co (LS&Co) as chief sustainability officer on 1 December, leading the company’s global sustainability team." ...
brandsNov 11 1 min read
HURR CEO announces rental platform is profitable for first time ever
"HURR CEO Lauren Roberts has shared that the fashion rental company has achieved profitability for the first time, describing it as "a pretty big moment" for th...
brandsNov 11 1 min read
Who paid the tariffs on apparel last year? The answer might be a surprise
"The Trump administration’s tariff policy has proven decidedly unpopular with the American electorate, with many believing that the added duties have contribute...
supply chainNov 11 1 min read
20 injured as garment workers clash with police in Savar
"At least 20 people, including five policemen, were injured as garment workers clashed with police in Ashulia of Savar on Tuesday, demanding a wage hike and the...
ecotextileNov 11 1 min read
African group targets textile production boost
"Industry initiative Africa Made It unveils blueprint to expand cotton garment processing across the continent and capture $34bn in annual GDP." ...
ecotextileNov 11 1 min read
Cascale report: Audit duplication persists for suppliers
"Manufacturer responses reveal that in 10% of cases, buyers do not accept any existing audit and require their own proprietary audit." ...
manufacturingNov 11 1 min read
Textile Futures 2040: four possible futures for the textile industry
"Together with Forum for the Future, we are launching Textile Futures 2040, four scenarios that help industry leaders test today’s decisions against different p...
ecotextileNov 11 1 min read
H&M report sets out textile challenges for 2040
"H&M Foundation and Forum for the Future develop four scenarios exploring how different forces could shape textile industry by 2040." ...
ecotextileNov 11 1 min read
Argentina pilots textile chemical data passports
"Twenty textile companies are testing digital records to trace chemical inputs and support safer material recovery and recycling." ...
ecotextileNov 11 1 min read
Modified enzyme accelerates PET breakdown
"Researchers report faster polyester breakdown in lab tests, but enzyme reuse and environmental performance remain barriers to scale-up." ...
ecotextileNov 11 1 min read
China: More transparency but emissions still rise
"Adidas, Puma, Nike and Primark impress in IPE’s latest green supply chain rankings, but new research shows carbon emissions are still rising." ...