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"Only 3.0 per cent of surveyed readymade garment (RMG) factories in Bangladesh meet their energy needs through renewable sources, with solar power being the onl...
"The material may be most closely associated with fast fashion, but high-end labels depend on it heavily because of its versatility. They’re not giving it up, e...
"The workforce reduction measures were taken by PT Hwaseung Indonesia (PT HWI) and PT Samwon Busana Indonesia, as reported by Media Indonesia." [Ed's note: see ...
"As part of the GIZ training and employment project activities, the Ready-Made Garments Industry Chamber organized an extensive workshop in cooperation with the...
"Cascale convenes more than 30 organisations to agree a shared environmental performance baseline for textile manufacturing facilities worldwide." ...
"The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged the government to simplify the licence renewal process for garment factories a...
"The workers complain of working extra hours due to growing demand before Eid." [Ed's note: see entries in Open Supply Hub for Alema here, here, and here.] ...
"Rooftop solar installations could meet up to 14% of the total electricity demand in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector, yet current solar generation ...
"Moda re- study offers comprehensive analysis of the collection, treatment and reuse of used textiles across Spain." ...
"The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) is pressing the UK Government to reconsider its stance after the King's Speech did not feature a commitment to mandatory H...
"Loop Industries is one step closer to completing one of the world’s largest textile-to-textile recycled polyester hubs after receiving approval from the Indian...
"California’s SB 54 is widely recognized as one of the most ambitious packaging laws in the United States, setting aggressive targets to reduce single-use plast...
"A major new police force is launching a nationwide crackdown on "dodgy shops" on the high street in an effort to tackle criminal networks operating on Britain’...
"Soorty and Jeanologia launch AI-led fibre-to-finish concept that is said to cut water, energy, and chemical use." ...
"Reconomy brand Reverse Logistics Group joins recycling network to accelerate circularity in B2B textiles." ...
"How easy is it to sell your used items? Should you give it a go online, at a market stall or through a garage sale? What sells best and where?" ...
"The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday proposed repealing limits on four types of “forever chemicals” in drinking water, while delaying regulations on t...
"Over 60 international exhibitors will gather in Milan to showcase the latest denim innovations and trends, with a focus on circular production." ...
"Textiles and footwear are lagging behind in sustainability innovation, with only 32% of companies, according to the latest UN report, far from the average for ...
"Valuable material was gutted after a fire broke out at a textile factory near Bara Muhammad Wala on Jaranwala Road in the limits of Saddar Police Station,here ...
"Forced labour transfers of Uyghur workers from Xinjiang to factories across China have “increased significantly” since the end of zero-Covid, according to one ...
"The Italian textile industry is preparing for extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation to come into effect by the summer." ...
"New US cotton LCA reports net negative cradle‑to‑gate emissions, highlighting fertiliser, field emissions and irrigation as key hotspots." ...
"With backing from investors like Kering, Vestiaire Collective is aiming for profitability for the first time. The luxury pre-owned model faces its ultimate tes...
"The superficial sustainability model is dead, but impact mitigation hasn't disappeared from the strategy. Today, the shift in the business model is entering a ...
"New joint venture will focus on high‑tenacity recycled polyester filament yarns for industrial and apparel applications." ...
"The recyclable protein-based textile fibre can be dissolved and remade multiple times, offering a potential closed-loop alternative to petrochemical materials ...
"Online fast-fashion platform Shein is acquiring Everlane from majority owner L Catterton in a deal valuing the U.S.-based apparel retailer at about $100 milli...
"Police in Phnom Penh arrested a garment worker for criticising the government on social media." ...
"Death toll in Tiljala leather factory fire has risen to three after 37-year-old Mohd Ibrar, also known as Yusuf, succumbed to his injuries late on Saturday nig...
"Like many people nowadays, I recently found myself in possession of a wardrobe packed full of items that I no longer wished to wear. Before making the trip dow...
"From Instagram to Paris catwalks, modest fashion is booming as the global Muslim market heads toward $433bn by 2028." ...
"Many believe that South African fashion is in trouble. A huge contributor is fast fashion, which enables consumers to have access to trendy clothing pieces at ...
"Bangladesh’s textile and apparel industry leaders gathered at the Ballroom of Le Méridien Dhaka on 16th May 2026, for the grand launching ceremony of the Texti...
"Some 26.35 per cent of factories under the jurisdiction of Industrial Police located at different industrial zones across the country, especially in Ashulia, G...
"A fire broke out at a garment factory in Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone, with firefighters controlling lower floors while efforts continue to extingui...
"A major fire broke out at a bag manufacturing factory in Sector 63's D Block on Friday afternoon, spreading rapidly to three nearby industrial units."" ...
"The Provincial Labor Federation has just established the grassroots Trade Union of Trilink Vietnam Garment Co., Ltd. with 112 union members." ...
"POEM and Cherry Khemupsorn unveil TRÈS CHÉRIE, a sustainable fashion collection blending deadstock fabrics, Thai textiles and timeless design." ...
"“Traceability, environmental compliance, carbon performance, chemical management, sustainability documentation, and evidence of structured innovation are no lo...
"A group of 26 export-oriented garment factory owners has sought a neutral investigation into alleged financial irregularities involving the Narayanganj branch ...
"Levi Strauss & Co., Gap and Artistic Milliners are among companies partnering with Fashion for Good to establish more credible data on fiber shedding." ...
"Bally is ceasing shoe production in Switzerland. As a result, the long-established Swiss luxury brand will cut more than two dozen jobs at its long-standing ba...
"At fashion’s flagship sustainability conference, the industry doubled down on circularity, recasting sustainability as a business problem and pushing workers t...
"A new report by Coresight Research and Alvanon, titled “Shifting the Size and Fit Paradigm,” reveals that sizing and fit issues remain the primary driver of on...
"The Kingsrich (Myanmar) Fashion factory, which manufactures H&M branded garments in Shwe Pyi Thar Township, Yangon Region, will close at the end of June, the b...
"Chapter 3 — Sustainability & Innovation Sustainability used to live somewhere near compliance. Now it sits in sourcing, hiring, R&D, store design, and the P&L....
"A protest by Indian workers demanding higher wages and improved working conditions at a garment factory in Ijevan ended with one person being detained." ...