supply chainOct 30 1 min read
Tk 30,000 min wage demand triggers protests in Mirpur
"Hundreds of garment workers blocked roads in several parts of Mirpur in the capital on Thursday, disrupting traffic for hours as they demanded a minimum monthl...
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Fire breaks out at shirt factory in Ambala City
"A massive fire broke out at a shirt factory in the Prem Nagar area of Ambala City on Friday. No casualties and injuries were reported in the incident." ...
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Four killed, two injured in fire at Delhi shoe factory
"Six people were rescued from inside the factory in an unconscious state and taken to Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital." ...
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supply chainOct 30 1 min read
Green factory in Bangladesh stays 4.33 °c cooler and cuts water use with passive design
"A LEED Platinum-certified garment factory in Rangpur, Bangladesh, kept its indoor air an average of 4.33 °C cooler than the outdoors during the warm season, wh...
brandsOct 30 1 min read
H&M supplier expansion in Asia ahead of EU deal
"Nine H&M suppliers plan new textile and garment factories in Indonesia and Hong Kong ahead of an EU trade deal, with the retailer’s purchasing commitments to t...
supply chainOct 30 1 min read
Birtek-Sen secures agreement from Taymes Tekstil after worker assault incident
"Today at 17:00, we held our press statement regarding the incident of threats, insults, and assault carried out by the bosses against a female worker who is a ...
manufacturingOct 30 1 min read
Tintex advocates for economic efficiency for sustainability
"Ricardo Silva, CEO of the knitwear company, believes that operational efficiency and economic viability are essential conditions for integrating sustainability...
brandsOct 30 1 min read
A long-simmering scare for the modelling sector
"Fashion has only started to have “the talk” about the various ways that generative AI is reducing the need for human modelling work, but new reporting on booki...
ecotextileOct 30 1 min read
Researchers develop PFAS-destroying membrane
"New study uses hydrodefluorination process to break down durable bonds in PFAS." ...
manufacturingOct 30 1 min read
Inter Jersey grows in South Korea, Italy and South America thanks to streamlined supply chain and genuine sustainability
"Inter Jersey Milano is a dynamic textile company based in Italy's Gallarate, specialising in the development and production of stretch knitted fabrics in polya...
brandsOct 30 1 min read
The RealReal sales up 19% on strong GMV
"The RealReal on Thursday reported a 19% uptick in sales for the third quarter to $206 million, on the back of a double-digit gain in gross merchandise value (G...
ecotextileOct 30 1 min read
ZDHC tightens MRSL chemical limits
"ZDHC has added 16 substances and set new PFAS limits in Version4.0 of its MRSL." ...
environmentOct 29 1 min read
Vivienne Westwood’s plant-based plumage steals the spotlight at Paris Fashion Week
"Ethical feather alternative FEVVERS has stepped onto another Paris runway in three stunning Vivienne Westwood designs, proving high-end fashion can be cruelty-...
manufacturingOct 29 1 min read
ZDHC launches MRSL V4.0
"ZDHC MRSL V4.0 strengthens science-based chemical restrictions, improves implementation guidance across the value chain and introduces a clearer framework for ...
brandsOct 29 1 min read
Patagonia completely redesigns regulator wetsuit collection
"The line's biggest update features science-informed thickness mapping, a revised fit, a new U-Zip entry system, and NetPlus recycled liners." ...
supply chainOct 29 1 min read
Delhi crackdown rescues 19 child labourers from exploitative factories
"A joint operation in Delhi has successfully rescued 19 child labourers, some as young as 10, from exploitative garment and artificial jewellery factories where...
brandsOct 29 1 min read
Fashion sustainability certifications raise costs without guaranteeing impact
"Sustainability certifications are multiplying fast across the global textile and apparel network. Brand buyers, regulators, and retail consumers now expect gar...
supply chainOct 29 1 min read
Hugo Boss renews Pakistan Accord
"Hugo Boss says it will rejoin the Pakistan Accord effective January 2027, reversing its decision earlier this year not to renew its participation." ...
supply chainOct 29 1 min read
North Korea-Russia forced labour is funding missile program, report alleges
"Russian brokers are advertising North Korean workers to companies as part of a forced labour program, a new report has alleged. It found those involved are wor...
supply chainOct 29 1 min read
Who sets sustainability targets: brands, suppliers or workers: Anant Ahuja, Shahi Exports
"Less than 1% of clothes are recycled. Most next-gen materials are still stuck at pilot scale. And factory workers rarely get a say in sustainability targets. O...
environmentOct 29 1 min read
Alternative fibers seek to reduce pressure on forests
"More than 300 million trees are felled annually to produce fibers destined for the textile and clothing industry, but there are projects, including one with th...
manufacturingOct 29 1 min read
Novelo wants to make textile waste collection more efficient
"Developed by Flávio Fernandes and Hélder Gonçalves, the project uses algorithms to help municipalities plan the selective collection of textile waste, reduce c...
brandsOct 29 1 min read
What it takes to run a fashion brand with a social conscience
"Hey, welcome back to The Interline Podcast. We’ve had a lot of technology executives on the show lately, and we have another tech CEO next week. So today we’re...
environmentOct 29 1 min read
Cotton playbook urges brands to share climate risks
"Brands urged to commit earlier and improve traceability to protect cotton supplies and support farmers facing mounting climate pressures." ...
ecotextileOct 29 1 min read
WRAP urges circular economy jobs drive
"Repair, reuse and rental could support UK employment growth, but new modelling follows five years of largely stagnant jobs." ...
brandsOct 29 1 min read
Shein warns of online shopping chaos over permit delay in Mexico
"Shein says a delay in renewals for Mexican shipping partners’ permits is putting its business in the country at risk." ...
supply chainOct 29 1 min read
If it were not for the union, I would give up
"“Sometimes I ask myself why I keep fighting, but I continue. I do not want to be silenced by management. The union is what helps me move forward and gives me s...
supply chainOct 28 1 min read
Supply chain and sustainability: Managing risks in apparel
"Expectations for greater supply chain transparency and due diligence are on the rise across the apparel sector, driven by stakeholder pressure and regulatory d...
environmentOct 28 1 min read
New rules for building resilient cotton into supply chains
"This year, textile industry leaders decided to tackle a conversation on the current cotton industry in a new way. During Climate Week NYC in September, Dana Da...
brandsOct 28 1 min read
The curious morality of Crocs
"Behind all this cheerful corporate image lies a considerably more serious financial operation. An August investigation by The New York Times revealed that Croc...
brandsOct 28 1 min read
The shocking rise of rib remodelling: ‘I wanted that hourglass shape’
"It involves the fracturing of a patient’s ribs, before they spend three months laced into a corset. Some of those who have had this cosmetic procedure say it i...
supply chainOct 28 1 min read
No arrests in Pretty Group factory fire case after a month
"Authorities have yet to take visible punitive action against the company despite an investigation finding negligence and regulatory violations." ...
brandsOct 28 1 min read
GLP-1 weight drug prompt shifts in apparel sizing and demand
"Weight-management drugs are influencing how US consumers dress, with most GLP-1 users reporting changes to clothing sizes and nearly half switching apparel bra...
brandsOct 28 1 min read
Digital passport can enhance Portuguese heritage
"According to representatives from CITEVE and Salsa Jeans, the product's digital passport requires greater traceability of supply chains, collection of environm...
brandsOct 28 1 min read
How fashion should think about AI
"Artificial intelligence is big, scary, exciting and more than just a little undefined. Its promise encompasses almost everything. A world of abundance and ease...
supply chainOct 28 1 min read
Govt gives workers a week to name wage board members
"Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury on Tuesday said the government would form the minimum wage board for the readymade garment sector ‘as soo...
brandsOct 28 1 min read
Fashion slop is degrading the planet
"It’s not just your imagination: the average item of clothing today is worse quality than ever before. Made to be worn less and replaced more often, these garme...
ecotextileOct 28 1 min read
Textile waste tracking exposes transparency gaps
"Researchers call for stronger accountability after tracking discarded garments through European sorting hubs and onward to overseas markets." ...
ecotextileOct 28 1 min read
Tradebeyond targets duplicate supplier facility records
"Partnership with Open Supply Hub brings production location data into supplier management software to support traceability and due diligence." ...
ecotextileOct 28 1 min read
Navigating sustainability certifications in the fashion industry
"A new study suggests proliferating sustainability certifications risk creating confusion and exclusion rather than meaningful change." ...
supply chainOct 28 1 min read
AGAM takes digital credit drive to 4.2m garment workers
"Millions of Bangladesh’s garment workers struggling to meet emergency expenses could gain faster access to cash through digital wage advances and small loans a...
supply chainOct 28 1 min read
Bhiwandi: Fire at dyeing company in Mith Pada takes 4 hours to control, raw yarn feared destroyed; no casualties reported
"A fire at Shatrunjay Dyeing Company in Mith Pada near Bhiwandi took nearly four hours to control after flames broke out on the third floor on Tuesday afternoon...
manufacturingOct 27 1 min read
End-of-waste criteria for textiles: what the JRC proposes for re-use and remanufacturing
"On 26 October 2026, the European Commission’s science service, the Joint Research Centre (JRC), published its technical proposal on when textile, textile-relat...
environmentOct 27 1 min read
Fashion gifting guide: how compassionate purchases can drive better animal welfare
"Ahead of the festive shopping season, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS encourages consumers to find stylish and animal-friendly fashion through its...
environmentOct 27 1 min read
How animal-friendly is your wardrobe? The tool that helps shoppers find out
"From the decline of fur to the move away from harmful animal-derived materials, FOUR PAWS’ 2026 report highlights the progress and challenges shaping animal we...
brandsOct 27 1 min read
H&M unveils the finalists for the 2026 H&M Design Award
"On Tuesday, H&M unveiled the eight finalists for its 2026 Design Award, along with the members of the jury tasked with selecting the winner. Among them is Fren...
supply chainOct 27 1 min read
RMG workers block highway in Gazipur, vandalise factory
"According to eyewitnesses, some workers vandalised Sadma Textile, a factory in the Mouchak area, during the demonstration. They then continued their protest by...
supply chainOct 27 1 min read
Factory attacked over alleged extortion demand in Ashulia
"A sweater factory in Ashulia was allegedly attacked and goods worth Tk40lakh were looted after its owner refused to pay extortion money, its chairman said on T...
supply chainOct 27 1 min read
Experts call for heat stress safety standards to protect garment workers
"They also called for coordinated efforts by the government, factory owners and international brands to revise worker safety protocols." ...
supply chainOct 27 1 min read
Worker charred to death, another suffers 50% burns in fire at Panipat yarn factory
"The deceased has been identified as 21-year-old Rishu, a native of Bihar, while the injured worker has been identified as Dhaneshwar, also from Bihar." ...