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Shein expansion meets EU trade clampdown

"Ultra-fast fashion faces rising environmental and trade pressures as Shein expands regionally while Europe tightens controls." ...

'We are building a factory that turns banana stems into garments,' says Deputy Minister

"Deputy Minister of Agriculture Namal Karunaratne says that plans are underway to establish a new garment manufacturing factory using banana stems, aimed at imp...

H&M reaffirms commitment to Bangladesh as key sourcing destination

"H&M, the largest garment buyer in Bangladesh, has reaffirmed its commitment to the country as a key sourcing destination amid reports suggesting it may reduce ...

Cambodia: launch of renewed collective bargaining agreement

"On 17 June 2026, in Cambodia, the Employers Association and trade unions affiliated to IndustriALL Global Union, launched a newly renewed template collective b...

Garment industry urged to embrace sustainability and innovation as global competition intensifies

"As Cambodia prepares for LDC graduation and faces mounting global competition, industry leaders and government officials warn that the country's $16 billion ga...

Shein & Temu steal from Oaxacan artisans. I went there to prove it

"In 2022 the Mexican government formally accused Shein of stealing Indigenous designs. Not once — twice. Different communities, different states, same story. An...

Two textile manufacturers win the Fairtrade Award

"Mela's Super Sustainable Socks and the project collaboration of Brands Fashion are among the winners of the Fairtrade Germany award." ...

Yerse joins the B Corp club and becomes part of certified fashion

Inside On's supply chain: Pricy shoes, underpaid workers, and a fearless union

Campaign success: Indonesian On supplier reinstates dismissed union members

"A year ago, 112 employees at a subcontractor used by global sports shoe brands, including Zurich-based rising star On, were unlawfully dismissed after pushing ...

Burberry film partnership contrasts net zero shift

"Burberry deepens China ties through a state-linked geography film that flags up the environment as its net zero deadline slips a decade." ...

‘Took 12 hours to douse the flame’: Massive fire at Faridabad shoe factory, 21 tenders deployed

"No casualty was reported as workers were not at the unit at the time of the incident, but the fire spread to buildings outside the premises, leading to evacuat...

BTE publishes guidelines for retailers on the ban on destruction

"On July 19, 2026, a binding ban on the destruction of unsold clothing, clothing accessories, and shoes will come into force in accordance with the EU Ecodesign...

6 British creative directors on sustainability’s toughest challenge

"Four years ago, the British Fashion Council (BFC) secured government funding for an ambitious sustainability project: helping the small businesses that make up...

How much clothing is too much? The maths behind having a sustainable wardrobe

"Most people suspect they own too many clothes, but they aren’t sure exactly what the “right amount” is. Recent wardrobe studies, in which researchers literally...

Reju joins Recycling Europe Textiles to boost textile recycling

"The company, which specializes in the regeneration of polyester and PET waste, has joined the textile division of the employers' association Recycling Europe a...

Consumer goods manufacturers advance decarbonization through MCAP

"Cascale’s Manufacturer Climate Action Program supports path to validated targets representing 1.6 million metric tons of CO2e reduction potential in 19 countri...

Seamstresses earn 130 francs per month – as much as a pair of On shoes costs

How fashion manufacturers are tackling extreme heat

"Just a few short years ago, extreme heat caused by climate change was a futuristic projection. Now, it has arrived as a grave threat to workers up and down fas...

Shein launches Xcelerator in the Middle East

"Shein is expanding its Xcelerator into the Middle East as a new survey highlights that younger consumers are prioritising value and planned purchases over impu...

Shein contextualises its Paris 'closure': It was 'a limited-time initiative'

"Following the latest controversial reports regarding the physical space launched by Shein in Paris at the end of 2025, the popular online retail platform has s...

UK weighs earlier crackdown to close import tax loophole on small parcels

"Following sustained pressure by UK retailers the government may accelerate changes to customs rules that currently let overseas online sellers, including Chine...

Allbirds completes AI pivot, rebrands as Smartbird after $39m asset sale

"The $39 million sale of the Allbirds footwear brands and related assets to the to American Exchange Group (AXNY) and WSG Brands was completed on the 17 June, w...

The future of fashion’s thirst for water

"Fashion devotes a lot of time to securing its inputs, but the importance of water to the industry’s supply chain goes under-discussed, and water is not quantif...

Sustainable luxury fashion: can exclusivity and ethics coexist in modern collections?

"Sustainability is redefining luxury fashion, prompting designers and brands to balance exclusivity, craftsmanship and ethical responsibility in an increasingly...

Recycling Europe calls for textile labelling overhaul

"European Commission urged to modernise the Textile Labelling Regulation so it better fits recycled fibres, digital labelling and wider EU textiles policy." ...

Nikin strengthens its partnership with Säntis Textiles

"Together with the family-owned company Säntis Textiles, the Swiss fashion label aims to produce completely in a circular economy by 2030." ...

More than 200 fair fashion brands at the 58th Innatex

"From July 18th to 20th, the organizer Muveo will present sustainable fashion, exciting talks and a well-known new addition at the Hofheim Rhein-Main exhibition...

Sustainability Summit in Berlin: The forum of green frontrunners

"The HDE's first sustainability congress shows how important the topic is for the retail sector and how it is being addressed across industries." ...

The Shein challenger that’s winning over Gen-Z

"The e-tailer is generating mid-nine figures in annual sales without attracting the same sort of public ire as competitors. Next up? Translating online success ...

Galician initiative for flax: 1 million over three years to generate 70 million in value

"The Adolfo Domínguez Foundation, the Xunta de Galicia and Legados have joined forces to recover Galician flax, an ancestral crop in the territory abandoned mor...

Transformers questions viability of traceability schemes

"New analysis warns that most current fibre traceability schemes will not withstand EU and US enforcement, urging brands and suppliers to adopt evidence‑grade s...

Inditex agrees to raise salaries by 12% until 2028 for 30,000 of its store workers

"Inditex has reached a new agreement with the CCOO and UGT trade unions, featuring pay improvements and new social conditions for nearly 30,000 store employees,...

UFLPA crackdown fears as enforcement dips

"Campaigners say a slowdown in UFLPA enforcement risks undermining hard‑won gains on Uyghur forced labour over the past four years." ...

Jatiya garment worker unit staged a demonstration

"Jatiya Garment Worker Unit staged a demonstration in the capital on Wednesday, demanding the reopening of closed Shangu Tex Ltd. (Unit-2), a readymade garments...

Right to Repair for fashion brands: Your guide to compliance

"The EU’s Right to Repair (R2R) Directive promotes a fundamental shift toward waste reduction and consumer empowerment – and it’s approaching fast. Member state...

Manhattan DA claims fashion designer ran 'sweatshop' in midtown studio

"Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg says Andrea Marshall's seamstresses toiled during exploitative shifts lasting as long as 17 hours, sometimes working ov...

In 2025, the French once again broke the record for consumption of new clothing, according to Refashion

"The French have once again set a record for purchases of new textile products, buying 3.2 billion items (excluding household linen) in 2025, the eco-organisati...

Christian Wichert appointed Chief Executive Officer to lead next phase of growth at AMSilk

"Senior executive across industrial biotechnology and consumer markets with strong expertise in commercialization joins AMSilk as the Company advances from deve...

Decathlon unlocks ownership: 34,000 employees to receive company shares

"Marking its fiftieth anniversary, the French multinational in sports distribution could soon see its workforce swell to 90,000 in the capital, an ambitious pla...

Labor costs in the Spanish fashion industry are rising by 8% in clothing manufacturing and 4% in footwear

"Labor costs per worker in Spain increased by 4.9% in the first quarter of 2026. The fashion sector rebounded significantly, with increases of 7.8% in clothing ...

Aussie retail chain permanently closes all stores 28 years after it was founded

"The owner of Glue Store has thanked its customers after shutting down it stores and online operation." ...

Europe’s textile EPR rules still fragmented

"Euratex research exposes deep fragmentation in Europe’s emerging textile EPR systems, warning of mounting compliance costs for cross-border producers." ...

About 1,800 garment workers hold brief strike at Kampong Speu factory

"About 1,800 workers at an AJ Textile garment factory in Kampong Speu province briefly walked off the job this week over working conditions and the dismissal of...

Fire at shoe factory in Portugal extinguished

Neuthread named Source Fashion’s charity and design partner

"Source Fashion has announced a 12-month partnership with circular fashion brand Neuthread aiming to support circular fashion, inclusion and innovation." ...

France’s BHV ends divisive partnership with Shein after backlash

"French department store BHV has terminated its partnership with Shein, seven months after a permanent Shein shop opened inside BHV’s Paris flagship and prompte...

Next-gen fiber solutions emerge as forest supplies tighten

"Forward-looking supply chains create economic opportunity in rural and agricultural communities, reduce air pollution and relieve sourcing pressure on forests....