supply chainOct 26 1 min read
Fire breaks out at jhut warehouse in Gazipur
"A fire broke out at a jhut warehouse in the Dewalia Bari area of Konabari in Gazipur on Monday evening. The fire broke out at around 6:00pm. Four firefighting ...
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Dhaka Dialogue conference calls for a funded, worker-centered energy transition in Bangladesh’s garment sector
"Global fashion brands must help pay for Bangladesh’s shift to clean energy, speakers said at a national multi-stakeholder dialogue in Dhaka today. They called ...
manufacturing
How many t-shirts can be made in a minute?
"How long does it take to make a T-shirt? The answer depends on which clock you start." ...
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supply chainOct 26 1 min read
“Now I’ll make sure you know the land code, you fraudster!”: local official berates and insults farmers in Surkhandarya
"In the first recording, the man identified as the hokim asks, “Where’s the cotton?” The farmer replies: “I’ll deliver it tomorrow. There were no people today, ...
ecotextileOct 26 1 min read
Project recycles fire uniforms into new fibres
"Retired Western Australian fire-service uniforms are being recycled into new yarns and garments in a pilot that could support local circular textile systems" ....
brandsOct 26 1 min read
The Fashion Forward Asia Forum: Fashion cannot move forward without knowing where it comes from
"At the Fashion Forward Asia Forum, designers from Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines explored how Asia’s textile heritage can shape the future of sustainab...
brandsOct 26 1 min read
Generation Z: lots of scrolling, little loyalty, and a wardrobe somewhere between viral and sustainable
"Having become one of the main drivers of change in the fashion business, Generation Z is estimated to generate a business volume of up to $430.33 billion for t...
ecotextileOct 26 1 min read
Coalition urges SCIP database repeal
"A cross-sector group says the EU substances database costs firms €225 million ($262m) annually while failing to give recyclers usable hazardous-substance data....
ecotextileOct 26 1 min read
South Korea urged to rethink textile recycling
"New study says South Korea’s textile waste system focuses too heavily on disposal and low-value recovery, while Europe’s wider policy mix better supports high-...
reportsOct 26 1 min read
Enhancing circular textile waste recycling: a comparative analysis of European countries and South Korea
"The rapid increase in textile waste has intensified the need for effective strategies to establish circular textile management systems. This study evaluates te...
supply chainOct 25 1 min read
IBC demands $260 minimum wage for garment workers
"The IndustriALL Bangladesh Council (IBC) has demanded a minimum monthly wage of US$260 for garment workers, citing soaring living costs and escalating market v...
environmentOct 25 1 min read
Naturally dyed kombucha leather falls short of cotton on textile performance
"Kombucha leather, the dried bacterial cellulose biofilm harvested from fermented tea, has become one of the most talked-about candidates for a biodegradable al...
ecotextileOct 25 1 min read
Nanollose pays for pilot kit, seeks sit
"Company pays for all first-stage pilot equipment but still needs premises, with Nullarbor production now targeted for the third quarter of 2027." ...
supply chainOct 25 1 min read
Fire at Bahawalpur cotton factory controlled within 25 minutes
"Rescue 1122 said sparks from an overhead 11kV transmission line ignited dry grass bales at Chaudhry Cotton Factory on Hasilpur Road. No deaths or injuries were...
environmentOct 25 1 min read
Are you really allergic to wool?
"Is it an allergy making you itch, or are you just buying the wrong type of wool?" ...
brandsOct 25 1 min read
Book Club #8: Meg Pirie In conversation with Tansy Hoskins on Charity Shop World
"Tansy spent time volunteering in a London charity shop and sorting through what people donate, including the things that never make it onto the shop floor. Her...
brandsOct 24 1 min read
Indonesian eco-friendly MSME goods hold strong global appeal: minister
"Industry Minister Muhammad Sarmuji expressed optimism that eco-friendly fashion and craft products made by Indonesian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSM...
supply chainOct 24 1 min read
Experts, workers demand fair wages, occupational safety for building competitive RMG sector
"Civil society and workers’ representatives have called for fair wages, safe and decent working conditions, and the protection of labour rights to ensure the su...
brandsOct 24 1 min read
Why fast-fashion brands are launching their own resale shops and what founders can learn
"Shein, Zara and H&M now help customers resell their old clothes. Secondhand apparel is worth about $393 billion globally, and in the U.S. it grew nearly four t...
supply chainOct 24 1 min read
Fire at warehouses of 2 Gazipur garment factories brought under control after 3 hours
"A fire at the carton warehouse of Supreme Stitch Limited (Supreme Garments) and the yarn warehouse of DBL Garments in the Sardaganj area of Gazipur's Kashimpur...
manufacturingOct 24 1 min read
Country Life: NZ's biggest wool scouring factory rises from the flood
"When shearing reaches its busiest period on farms around the North Island from December through to March, the WoolWorks scouring plant in Hawke's Bay will proc...
environmentOct 24 1 min read
Denmark to ban mink farming in government U-turn
"Mink farming will end in Denmark by August 2029 after the government decided to drop plans to pursue an exemption to an EU-wide ban on the practice." ...
manufacturingOct 23 1 min read
Spiber opens brewed protein manufacturing platform to outside companies
"Japanese biotechnology company Spiber is opening the fermentation technology behind its Brewed Protein fibers to outside manufacturers, creating a new business...
brandsOct 23 1 min read
Simplification should not be an excuse to weaken responsible business conduct
"Over the last few years, Brussels has discovered a new policy mantra: simplify, simplify, simplify." ...
supply chainOct 23 1 min read
European protests raise concerns over Bangladesh’s apparel orders
"Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) exporters are concerned that prolonged protests and economic uncertainty across Europe could weaken apparel demand and dis...
brandsOct 23 1 min read
Charity in money-laundering investigation received €2m in State funding since 2020
"A charity at the centre of a Garda money-laundering investigation has received more than €2 million in State funding since the start of the decade, records sho...
brandsOct 23 1 min read
You can now recycle your old clothes in selected Penneys
"The most sustainable wardrobe to have is the one you already own, and the right seamstress can breathe new life into an old favourite, but sometimes there's ju...
manufacturingOct 23 1 min read
Indorama Ventures unveils fashion collections containing recycled polyester yarns
"Bangkok-based Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd., a global sustainable chemical company, presented the Reco Collective 2026 Final Show, unveiling three Thai fas...
manufacturingOct 23 1 min read
Next Level Apparel receives Fair Labor accreditation
"Counselor Top 40 supplier Next Level Apparel (asi/73867) earned Fair Labor Accreditation after a multiyear review of its labor practices and global supply chai...
brandsOct 23 1 min read
Current fashion lawsuits 2026: settlements you must know
"SHEIN, H&M, and Zara all face active litigation in 2026. These cases involve toxic chemicals, false green claims, and stolen wages." ...
brandsOct 23 1 min read
Fashion takes center stage at sustainability roundtable
"Campus organizations collaborated to explore challenges and solutions in a sustainable fashion roundtable Oct. 15." ...
brandsOct 23 1 min read
Athleisure's becoming more sustainable, driven by consumers, says sector specialist
"A shift in athleisure away from polyester and towards organic cotton/sustainable clothing is being driven by the growth in sports communities and clubs demandi...
brandsOct 23 1 min read
Shein agrees to $100M FTC settlement as regulatory pressure mounts
"Shein (HK:0625) has agreed to pay $100 million to settle a Federal Trade Commission probe into delivery delays and customer service practices, according to a R...
supply chainOct 23 1 min read
Bangladeshi fabric inspection technology earns Global Change Award
"Bangladeshi technology startup threadBridge has received the H&M Foundation's Global Change Award 2026 for its AI-powered smart glasses, designed to help fabri...
supply chainOct 23 1 min read
MAS Intimates: Where every five years of loyalty earns a gold coin, not a pink slip
"As workers accumulate years of service, companies are required to provide an annual increment of 10%, while other benefits and liabilities also increase over t...
supply chainOct 23 1 min read
Two-decade old garment factory to close, older workers face uncertain future
"After two decades of operation with nearly 700 workers, 8 Star Sportswear Ltd will permanently shut down in January 2027 due to a lack of orders which has caus...
brandsOct 23 1 min read
Rhode Island sues Meta over alleged tolerance for scam advertising
"The ads appeared on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp Suit seeks monetary civil penalties, consumer restitution It is first scams-related suit against Meta by a...
ecotextileOct 23 1 min read
Textile auditor questions linger after China mill fire
"Amfori finds no evidence a Huiteng audit misrepresented factory conditions, but its review of auditor conduct continues while Bureau Veritas and several brands...
ecotextileOct 23 1 min read
Interview: AFC targets circularity as Europe tightens rules
"European customer requirements are shaping the Taiwanese functional textile supplier’s recycled materials strategy and preparations for regulatory change." ...
manufacturingOct 22 1 min read
From laser finishing to mending: how the denim industry is scaling repair
"Denim industry experts came together at Kingpins Amsterdam last week to discuss the importance of repair, and the various ways to achieve the same goal: to ext...
brandsOct 22 1 min read
Texas AG Paxton reaches settlement with Lululemon over ‘forever chemicals’ in activewear
"Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has reached a settlement with Lululemon over concerns about potentially harmful chemicals in its activewear — and his office ...
brandsOct 22 1 min read
Finisterre launches redesigned wetsuit range
"The AW26 Shearwater also marks a new chapter in Finisterre’s natural rubber wetsuit development, moving away from Yulex® to OCENA® by SHEICO, a high-bio-based,...
brandsOct 22 1 min read
How First Nations designers are dressing for the future
"“When we First People weave, we weave ourselves, deliberately constructing and embracing multiple identities…” wrote Miles-Franklin winning author Melissa Luca...
brandsOct 22 1 min read
Lakmé Fashion Week 2026: Can fashion weeks be truly sustainable?
"As Lakmé Fashion Week attempts to make the spectacle more sustainable, designers and industry insiders weigh in on whether sustainability can truly coexist wit...
brandsOct 22 1 min read
Shein scores just 28/100 but still beats Louis Vuitton, Dior and Fendi in this year's ethical fashion report
"Shein has scored just 28 out of 100 in a major ethical fashion assessment, yet still finished ahead of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Fendi. The three luxury houses e...
manufacturingOct 22 1 min read
Dye-to-Service is the future of sustainable textile dyeing
"What if sustainable textile dyeing could reduce carbon emissions, eliminate conventional dyeing wastewater and lower production costs, without requiring brands...
brandsOct 22 1 min read
Ozempic wave boosts US cobblers and tailors as Americans tighten their belts
"Lorraine Scott has spent at least $300 to tailor her pants and jeans since losing 60 pounds on weight-loss drugs over the past year." ...
brandsOct 22 1 min read
1083 launches a pair of jeans at 99 euros by overhauling its production model
"French jeans manufacturer 1083 is aiming to make a big impact. Whilst its garments are usually priced between 130 and 170 euros, the brand is unveiling its new...
brandsOct 22 1 min read
Has sustainability died at the hands of Artificial Intelligence?
"Ralph Lauren has decided to eliminate environmental and social objectives from its executives' variable compensation , replacing them with metrics linked to th...
supply chainOct 22 1 min read
Extreme heat, occupational safety non-compliance found in factories, BFC report says
"A 2025 assessment of over 500 factories found a high level of workplace safety risk, with 60% of factories failing to meet temperature and ventilation requirem...