supply chainSep 11 1 min read
A garment hub puts northern Ghana to work
"Northshore Apparel is turning industrial ambition into formal jobs in Savelugu. Its next phases could connect those sewing lines to northern Ghana’s farmers an...
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Russian clothing giant loses $1 billion to sanctions and moves production to Asia
"Russian clothing manufacturer and retailer Gloria Jeans lost about $1 billion invested in garment factories that it was forced to abandon because of sanctions....
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Indecisive situation over restarting laid off factories angers jobless employees
"Concern is growing over the lack of visible action to reinstate workers who were terminated from Bangladesh's readymade garments (RMG) factories following labo...
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supply chainSep 11 1 min read
Lack of workplace safety a constant threat to workers’ lives, seminar told
"Occupational safety and health (OSH) at workplaces was the focus of a seminar titled ‘The Crisis, Workers’ Struggle and the Way Forward’ organised by the Natio...
supply chainSep 11 1 min read
14 years since the Baldia factory fire: Pakistan accord reaffirms commitment to workplace safety
"Statement Karachi, Lahore & Amsterdam, 11 September 2026: 14 years ago today, over 250 workers lost their lives at the Ali Enterprises textile factory in the B...
ecotextileSep 11 1 min read
Turkish suppliers face digital passport test
"Marmara University researchers urge textile manufacturers to digitise traceability, repair and end-of-life data before EU rules tighten." ...
environmentSep 11 1 min read
Chemours, DuPont, Corteva reach $455 PFAS settlement with North Carolina
"The agreement resolves contaminant claims that Chemours’ Fayetteville Works facility released into the water and air. The three chemical giants also establishe...
manufacturingSep 11 1 min read
Turkish denim mill Orta shuts down
"Orta announced on Friday that it will cease operations after 40 years of pioneering premium denim." ...
brandsSep 11 1 min read
Fashion Summit HK 2026 showcases AI's role in sustainable fashion
"Organized by Cascale affiliate member the Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA), the summit convened over 300 global consumer goods executives, policymak...
environmentSep 11 1 min read
Oxfam: “Secondhand items bought through Vinted generate five times more waste”
"Not all forms of secondhand consumption are equally sustainable. According to a new report by Oxfam, platforms like Vinted generate a much larger carbon footpr...
ecotextileSep 11 1 min read
BAM unveils ‘first’ recyclable waterproof coat
"The coat is made from 95% recycled polyester and combines a recyclable laminate with a PFAS-free treatment." ...
supply chainSep 11 1 min read
Seven unions press government on $8 travel allowance
"The joint proposal by seven unions to the Labour Ministry says raising the monthly travel and accommodation allowance would ease financial pressure and improve...
environmentSep 10 1 min read
Hazardous chemistry concentrated in just 300 substances
"A new analysis of more than 15,000 safety data sheets suggests roughly 300 substances account for 80% of recorded chemical use in participating apparel and foo...
brandsSep 10 1 min read
Green fashion: get your environmental claims runway ready!
"With London fashion week approaching, it’s a good time to freshen up and ensure your environmental messaging is on point! From claims about the composition of ...
manufacturingSep 10 1 min read
Textiles Recycling Expo USA opens call for speakers for 2027 event
"Following the success of its inaugural 2026 event, Textiles Recycling Expo USA is inviting industry experts, innovators, researchers and thought leaders to sub...
reportsSep 10 1 min read
Second-hand: solidarity-based reuse, fashion's second chance
"Buying from online resale platforms emits up to 5 times more CO2e than in a charity shop . 6 out of 10 second-hand clothes now pass through lucrative channels....
manufacturingSep 10 1 min read
From cutting to sewing, robots build custom-fit smartwear
"The Korea Institute of Industrial Technology said a joint research team developed the technology. Dr. Lim Dae-young, Dr. Won Chan-hee and Dr. Kang Bong-gu led ...
supply chainSep 10 1 min read
Stakeholders, FG divided over framework to revive Nigeria’s textile industry
"Stakeholders in Nigeria’s cotton, textile and garment (CTG) sector have raised concerns over the implementation of measures to revive the industry, particularl...
supply chainSep 10 1 min read
Chairperson of Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women inspects textile units in Tiruppur
"Chairperson of the Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women A.S. Kumari interacting with women workers in a garment unit in Tiruppur district on Thursday." ...
brandsSep 10 1 min read
Target delays key emissions goals
"Like many of its rivals in retail, the company is struggling with Scope 3 emissions and lagging on packaging goals." ...
manufacturingSep 10 1 min read
Biomimicry in action, Fiberly turns lyocell into a cotton-like fibre
"Bénédicte Quinta, founder and CEO of Fiberly, delivered a pitch in the innovation section of Première Vision last week." ...
reportsSep 10 1 min read
The proposed EU Procurement Act: does it live up to expectations?
"The European Commission’s proposal for an EU Public Procurement Act takes important steps forward on sustainability, but its impact on workers and communities ...
supply chainSep 10 1 min read
NGO urges stronger human rights rules for EU procurement
"Swedwatch warns that voluntary social criteria and focus on price could allow suppliers with poor labour and human rights records to win textile and clothing c...
manufacturingSep 10 1 min read
The State of Textile Recycling H1/2026
"Will textile recycling reach its promise? Textile-to-textile recycling is one of the most hyped topics in circular fashion right now, largely driven by the com...
ecotextileSep 10 1 min read
Archroma honoured for sulphur dye breakthrough
"ICIS Innovation Award recognises how FiberColors creates sustainable dyes from wool waste." ...
brandsSep 10 1 min read
Primark finally commits to home delivery in Great Britain
"Primark will introduce home delivery in Great Britain, reversing years of resistance to online fulfilment as the value fashion giant expands its digital operat...
manufacturingSep 10 1 min read
MIT develops alternative yarn to elastane
"The new yarn, created with support from the U.S. Army's research center, Tecnologico de Monterrey, and the MIT Portugal Program, is recyclable and as strong an...
manufacturingSep 10 1 min read
Circle offers a wide range of options
"Pedrosa & Rodrigues' textile recycling project, which includes partnerships with Sasia, Inovafil, Tintex, Trimalhas, and Vilarinho, has expanded its portfolio ...
brandsSep 10 1 min read
The Durability Opportunity: WRAP warns fashion brands to make longer lasting clothes as durability is the top purchase decision for shoppers worldwide
"WRAP’s Durability Accelerator Initiative unites leading brands and retailers to define durability standards, prepare for regulation, and meet growing consumer ...
brandsSep 10 1 min read
Adidas criticised over campaign featuring former Israeli soldier wounded in Gaza
"Adidas drew the ire of many consumers and social media users in recent days over a local campaign featuring former Israeli soldier Shalev Biton, who had a leg ...
ecotextileSep 10 1 min read
Myanmar job losses amid H&M exit
"H&M garment supplier prepares to close five factories, citing falling orders amid the retailer’s phased withdrawal from the country." ...
supply chainSep 9 1 min read
300 brands sign the International Accord for continued worker health and safety
"300 global garment brands and retailers have signed the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry (International Accord) w...
manufacturingSep 9 1 min read
Zucchero Blue’s zero-waste manufacturing
"Based in Japan’s denim capital Fukuyama, Aparks Zucchero Blue exhibited in the garment manufacturing sector of Première Vision Paris last week." ...
brandsSep 9 1 min read
Amazon accused of discriminating against thousands of pregnant workers
"Former Amazon employees filed a class-action lawsuit Tuesday accusing the e-tail leviathan of discriminating against potentially thousands of pregnant workers ...
supply chainSep 9 1 min read
The RMG paradox: Growth, global dependence, and sustainability
"Bangladesh’s Ready-Made Garment (RMG) industry is a phenomenal example of economic transformation in the developing world. In less than five decades, a country...
supply chainSep 9 1 min read
Garment industry struggles to find workers despite income of over 13 million VND/month
"Although the labor market in Ho Chi Minh City recorded positive recruitment demand, the textile and garment industry is still struggling to find workers." ...
environmentSep 9 1 min read
Virtually trying on clothes using AI can help cut fast‑fashion waste, study reveals
"Renting clothing used to be restricted to a wedding suit or prom dress, but the options are growing and becoming more popular." ...
brandsSep 9 1 min read
France Slaps Boohoo With €200,000 Fine for Lack of Environmental Information
"The French consumer watchdog’s National Investigation Department has sanctioned a British company over its failure to meet disclosure requirements concerning t...
brandsSep 9 1 min read
H&M says Myanmar exit from garment factory follows responsible withdrawal policy
"The international fashion brand announced three years ago that it was pulling out of the country amid reports of human and labour rights violations." ...
brandsSep 9 1 min read
REI Co-op donating $1 million to America's national trails, invites members to participate
"Nationwide vote will help co-op allocate funding for trail advocacy, education and stewardship across all 50 states." ...
manufacturingSep 9 1 min read
All you need to know about the Action Cohort: Textile Exchange’s new initiative designed to help scale preferred production systems
"Textile Exchange has published new guidance to help brands and retailers participating in its Action Cohort prepare for upcoming reporting and target-setting r...
manufacturingSep 9 1 min read
Europe's fight against textile waste
"The EU has banned the destruction of new clothing. But companies complain about red tape, experts warn of loopholes, and recyclers say there are not enough buy...
manufacturingSep 9 1 min read
Global footwear production breaks the 24 billion pair barrier
"Asia remained the undisputed center of global footwear production, accounting for 84.3% of all world exports. Europe strengthened its position, increasing its ...
environmentSep 9 1 min read
Dyed wool a sustainable water purification alternative
"Scientists project that by 2050, nearly half the global urban population will not have enough potable water – a 50% increase since 2016. New and sustainable me...
ecotextileSep 9 1 min read
Turkey targets textile innovation growth
"Texhibition trade show opens in Istanbul with new technical-textile and innovation platforms as Trade Minister stresses the sector’s export role." ...
environmentSep 8 1 min read
California’s ambitious plan for textile waste
"California is trying to become the first state to make fashion brands, manufacturers and retailers pick up the tab for textile waste, and the details of the pl...
environmentSep 8 1 min read
For the good of animals, we’re celebrating the first fur-free New York Fashion Week
"Last December, we partnered with the Council of Fashion Designers of America to announce a fur-free policy for New York Fashion Week. The CFDA, which owns and ...
supply chainSep 8 1 min read
Keya Group lays off 627 workers from 4 companies in Gazipur
"A total of 627 workers and employees have been laid off from four companies of the Keya Group in Gazipur." ...
supply chainSep 8 1 min read
Cotton picking begins in Uzbekistan. Can Turkey help it escape cheap garment trap?
"Cotton harvest is about to begin in Uzbekistan this autumn, with the country aiming for garments to account for 70% of textile exports by 2027." ...
brandsSep 8 1 min read
A new luxury marketplace is making functional fashion more discoverable
"Before her preventative double mastectomy, artist and designer Carly Berlin’s favorite brand to shop was Kallmeyer. Post-double mastectomy, Kallmeyer remained ...