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A massive fire engulfs a clothing factory in Minya

"Civil protection forces managed today to extinguish a huge fire that broke out inside a clothing factory in the village of Deir Abu Hans, which belongs to the ...

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RSC grants safety recognition to 46 RMG factories

"The additions mark continued progress in the industry’s safety overhaul, set in motion after the fatal Rana Plaza factory collapse in April 2013." ...

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When energy crisis meets extreme heat in garment supply chains
May 12 1 min read

When energy crisis meets extreme heat in garment supply chains

"The NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights’ upcoming report on extreme heat in the garment sector, due out in June, examines these converging pressures...

New Temafa line for hemp straw processing in Germany
May 12 1 min read

New Temafa line for hemp straw processing in Germany

"Temafa, part of the Dilo Group and headquartered in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, has successfully secured an order to supply a first complete decortication plan...

Gen Z 'serial returners' surge as traditional returns deterrents lose impact
May 12 1 min read

Gen Z 'serial returners' surge as traditional returns deterrents lose impact

"New data suggests a significant rise in so-called “serial returners” among Gen Z online shoppers, according to research from delivery intelligence platform Ing...

Outdoor brands join nylon recycling push
May 12 1 min read

Outdoor brands join nylon recycling push

"Samsara Eco expands circular nylon textile recycling network with Outdoor performance brands and with EU and US industry associations." ...

New Report: What actually happens to clothes after you donate them?
May 12 1 min read

New Report: What actually happens to clothes after you donate them?

"Today we are publishing the report coming from Sorting for Circularity: Project Rewear, and we think it is the most honest picture yet of what the global secon...

Covation Biomaterials' first commercial plant for bioTFH and bioPTMEG reaches mechanical completion; Xatryx®,brand unveiled for new non-food bioPTMEG
Apr 20 1 min read

Covation Biomaterials' first commercial plant for bioTFH and bioPTMEG reaches mechanical completion; Xatryx®,brand unveiled for new non-food bioPTMEG

"Covation Biomaterials LLC ("CovationBio®"), a biomaterials company with advanced technology in the bio-based materials industry, announced today that its first...

Global fashion brands head to Namoi Valley to trace Australian cotton story
May 5 1 min read

Global fashion brands head to Namoi Valley to trace Australian cotton story

"More than 50 delegates from some of the world’s leading fashion brands, retailers and non-government organisations have travelled from across Australia and ove...

Validation of circular textile pilots in Bangladesh
May 12 1 min read

Validation of circular textile pilots in Bangladesh

"Switch to Circular Economy Value Chains (SWITCH2CE), a global project backed by the European Union, the Government of Finland and implemented by UNIDO, present...

Podcast: Science, sustainability, and the slow march of reality
May 12 1 min read

Podcast: Science, sustainability, and the slow march of reality

"Despite individual brand efforts, fashion’s footprint has continued to grow. The upshot might not be immediately catastrophic, but a slow set of signals are re...

AEPC seeks affordable housing push for migrant, women garment workers in Tiruppur
May 11 1 min read

AEPC seeks affordable housing push for migrant, women garment workers in Tiruppur

"The industry body requested the State government to provide a 50% capital subsidy for the construction of worker hostels, while supporting the remaining projec...

Renzo and Andrea Rosso push OTB’s sustainability agenda to new heights
May 12 1 min read

Renzo and Andrea Rosso push OTB’s sustainability agenda to new heights

"The group said its sustainability strategy is achieving significant milestones in emissions reduction, renewable energy sourcing, circular fashion and material...

Shein, Temu trade blows as UK trial spotlights supply chains
May 11 1 min read

Shein, Temu trade blows as UK trial spotlights supply chains

"Chinese e-commerce giant Shein and rival Temu have swapped legal blows at the start of a UK trial that’s expected to shine a light on the world of ultra-fast f...

Italian investor Pidigi to continue Sympatex
May 8 1 min read

Italian investor Pidigi to continue Sympatex

"Pidigi S.p.A. of Verona and a German subsidiary acquire key assets of Sympatex by way of an asset deal 21 jobs and all four apprenticeship positions will be re...

Data focus at debut US textiles recycling expo
May 12 1 min read

Data focus at debut US textiles recycling expo

"Strong turnout in Charlotte highlights how data, sorting technology and standards are shaping the next phase of US textile circularity." ...

Nay Shwe Win garment factory threatens protesting workers with police
May 11 1 min read

Nay Shwe Win garment factory threatens protesting workers with police

"The Shwepyithar Township Garment Union has announced that the factory is threatening workers who are protesting on May 11th by calling police and security forc...

Powerloom weavers' wages haven't increased for three years, demanding ₹29 per pick
May 11 1 min read

Powerloom weavers' wages haven't increased for three years, demanding ₹29 per pick

"Powerloom weavers in Haryana are angry over the non-increase in wages for three years. The increasing migration of loom workers has led to a continuous labor s...

Shein continues to empower its suppliers, delivering 1,200 self-developed tools in the first quarter.
May 11 1 min read

Shein continues to empower its suppliers, delivering 1,200 self-developed tools in the first quarter.

"In the first quarter of this year, China's cross-border e-commerce imports and exports reached 618.46 billion yuan, with exports reaching 473.55 billion yuan, ...

Greener materials and advanced textile technologies
May 11 1 min read

Greener materials and advanced textile technologies

"In order to assist Taiwanese textile manufacturers in promoting sustainable and innovative products to the international market, government initiatives such as...

BGMEA, OS Hub sign MoU
May 11 1 min read

BGMEA, OS Hub sign MoU

"Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and international organization Open Supply Hub (OS Hub) have signed a memorandum of understa...

Over 50 garment workers fall ill in Gazipur
May 11 1 min read

Over 50 garment workers fall ill in Gazipur

"The incident occurred around 10:00 am at Bangladesh Pan Asia Clothing Limited, a garment factory located in the Bhogra (Chowdhury Bari) area of Gazipur city. T...

Chinese-owned ML Intimate Apparel factory forced shut due to prolonged border closure
May 11 1 min read

Chinese-owned ML Intimate Apparel factory forced shut due to prolonged border closure

"The factory in Poipet SEZ border laid off approximately 700 workers after shutting down due to falling orders from overseas, prolonged Cambodia–Thailand border...

Indian embassy expresses condolences after two nationals die in Russian factory fire
May 11 1 min read

Indian embassy expresses condolences after two nationals die in Russian factory fire

"The Indian Embassy in Russia has expressed deep condolences to the families of two Indian employees who lost their lives in a fire accident at a textile factor...

Massive fire guts textile factory in Navapur MIDC
May 12 1 min read

Massive fire guts textile factory in Navapur MIDC

"A major fire broke out at a textile manufacturing unit in the Navapur MIDC on Monday afternoon, causing extensive property damage but no casualties, as workers...

New initiative aims to expand scope of corporate water targets
May 11 1 min read

New initiative aims to expand scope of corporate water targets

"Most corporate water commitments are confined to direct operations. The collaboration seeks to define clearer standards for the apparel, chemicals, data center...

Amann to promote Resortecs range
May 11 1 min read

Amann to promote Resortecs range

"Brussels, Belgium-headquartered Resortecs has announced a partnership with Amann Group, one of the word’s top three manufacturers of sewing thread. Together, t...

HKRITA inks Chengdu green textiles deal
May 11 1 min read

HKRITA inks Chengdu green textiles deal

"Hong Kong’s leading textile research institute has formalised a Chinese technology transfer partnership to help commercialise environmental technology across m...

ITV formalizes Bioeconomy Pact with goals until 2030
May 11 1 min read

ITV formalizes Bioeconomy Pact with goals until 2030

"The Pact for the Bioeconomy in the Textile and Clothing Sector, an initiative promoted by CITEVE in conjunction with the Portuguese Environment Agency and the ...

OLYMP views sustainability as a corporate responsibility
May 11 1 min read

OLYMP views sustainability as a corporate responsibility

"OLYMP Bezner KG, based in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany, has published its 2025 sustainability report. The family-owned company is continuing its voluntary rep...

Rethinking garment export strategy
May 11 1 min read

Rethinking garment export strategy

"BANGLADESH’S garment industry has long been central to the country’s economy. It has shaped export earnings, created millions of jobs, and underpinned decades ...

Talking effectively about sustainable fashion
May 11 1 min read

Talking effectively about sustainable fashion

"THERE’S A LOT of buzz around sustainable fashion because not only does the issue affect us globally: the issue sits right next to our skin. During a webinar on...

Target backs Syre’s circular textile push
May 11 1 min read

Target backs Syre’s circular textile push

"Swedish recycling start-up Syre expands its partnership with US retail giant Target to accelerate the use of textile-to-textile recycled polyester." ...

A major fire broke out at a textile factory in Dong Nai, sending thick black smoke rising hundreds of meters into the air
May 10 1 min read

A major fire broke out at a textile factory in Dong Nai, sending thick black smoke rising hundreds of meters into the air

"According to initial information, at approximately 11:30 AM on May 10th, a fire suddenly broke out in the production area of Uniwin Vietnam Co., Ltd., a textil...

A textile magnate from Izmir suggested, "Let's establish a production zone in Syria," causing a stir in the industry
May 9 1 min read

A textile magnate from Izmir suggested, "Let's establish a production zone in Syria," causing a stir in the industry

"Some textile and garment manufacturers who moved their production to Egypt but did not find what they expected there have turned their attention to Syria." ...

Retailers urged to lead next phase of textile circularity
May 8 1 min read

Retailers urged to lead next phase of textile circularity

"As textile recycling continues to build momentum, the role of retailers is becoming more important to the success of circularity efforts. At the recent Textile...

33 workers fall ill at garment factory
May 10 1 min read

33 workers fall ill at garment factory

"I went to the factory this morning as usual. I didn't feel any problems. But after the Milad ended, I felt a jolt in my body as if my eyes and face had gone da...

BGMEA, GIZ partner to drive green industrialisation in RMG sector
May 10 1 min read

BGMEA, GIZ partner to drive green industrialisation in RMG sector

"Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and German development agency GIZ have signed an agreement to accelerate sustainability, gre...

BGMEA, AWARE™ sign historic MoU: A major leap toward EU ‘Digital Product Passport’ compliance for Bangladesh’s RMG sector
May 10 1 min read

BGMEA, AWARE™ sign historic MoU: A major leap toward EU ‘Digital Product Passport’ compliance for Bangladesh’s RMG sector

"In a landmark move, data regarding fibers imported by 4,000 factories in Bangladesh will be transformed into portable and verified evidence using blockchain te...

Fire breaks out at towel factory in New Karachi Industrial Area
May 10 1 min read

Fire breaks out at towel factory in New Karachi Industrial Area

"A fire broke out at a towel factory in the New Karachi Industrial Area on Sunday morning." ...

It's time fashion pros learned how to speak chemistry
May 10 1 min read

It's time fashion pros learned how to speak chemistry

""All of the problems that we can associate with the fashion industry, at the heart of them is chemistry. And not many people within the industry understand how...

Why Stella McCartney's return to H&M is causing concern
May 9 1 min read

Why Stella McCartney's return to H&M is causing concern

"After 21 years, the luxury brand and the fast-fashion giant are summarizing their partnership amidst contradictions between sustainable discourse, industrial s...

The Met Gala and The Devil Wears Prada 2 reveal fashion’s biggest sustainability contradiction
May 9 1 min read

The Met Gala and The Devil Wears Prada 2 reveal fashion’s biggest sustainability contradiction

"Pop culture has always shaped fashion, but this month it felt like fashion was shaping the sustainability conversation too." ...

Polyester to purpose: How Weaving Vibes is rewriting fabric’s future
May 9 1 min read

Polyester to purpose: How Weaving Vibes is rewriting fabric’s future

"Started in 2019 by Shripat Jagirdar, Weaving Vibes’ USP is the magic word ‘sustainability’. It sells natural fabric that is fully biodegradable." ...

RMG sector: Myriad abuses of women workers
May 9 1 min read

RMG sector: Myriad abuses of women workers

"I believe gender discrimination in our sector has significantly decreased. The earlier notion of systemic bias against women has largely diminished. As for sex...

Imported fast fashion floods Panipat factories, workers suffer respiratory illness
May 9 1 min read

Imported fast fashion floods Panipat factories, workers suffer respiratory illness

"In dusty Panipat workshops, mountains of imported clothes are shredded and dyed while workers inhale toxic fibers and chemicals, risking chronic illness and sh...

Thai garment industry works for removal from US child labour lists
May 8 1 min read

Thai garment industry works for removal from US child labour lists

"The Thai Garment Manufacturers’ Association (TGMA) has partnered with the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare (DLPW) to implement enhanced Good Labour ...

YKK joins ZDHC as a signatory supplier, strengthening commitment to eliminating hazardous chemicals
May 7 1 min read

YKK joins ZDHC as a signatory supplier, strengthening commitment to eliminating hazardous chemicals

"YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Koichi Matsushima; hereafter, YKK) has joined ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) as a Si...

Researchers show a new, sustainable, way to remove toxic chemicals in water
May 7 1 min read

Researchers show a new, sustainable, way to remove toxic chemicals in water

"Birmingham researchers have demonstrated a new method to break down toxic pollutants in wastewater, using sunlight and molecular-thin catalysts created using a...

Water shortage disrupts denim washing units in Karnataka’s Ballari
May 8 1 min read

Water shortage disrupts denim washing units in Karnataka’s Ballari

"The denim washing and processing industry in Karnataka’s Ballari district has been severely impacted by an acute water shortage over the past two weeks, forcin...