Contributions Overview
Parliament backs new rules for sustainable, durable products and no greenwashing
On Thursday, MEPs backed draft legislation to improve product labelling and durability and to put a stop to misleading claims.
Upcycling method turns textile trash to functional coatings
In an effort to make textiles more sustainable, a new method allows researchers to break old clothing down chemically and reuse polyester compounds to create fire resistant, anti-bacterial or wrinkle-free coatings that could then be applied to clothes and fabrics.
Indonesian Gov’t Gives Employers Leeway to Cut Wage Costs Amid Global Economic Challenges
On 8 March 2023, the Minister of Manpower issued a new regulation that allows certain export-oriented, labor-intensive enterprises to reduce employees’ working hours and/or wages in order to help them survive amid the ongoing global economic turbulence and waning worldwide demand.
Makers of High Fashion, Karnataka's Skilled Garment Workers Are Cheated of Fair Wages
Elections do not excite them as successive governments have robbed them of a chance to make a good living. While many have left this line of work, companies do not care as they can always find replacements among migrants.
It’s Not You, It’s ‘Re’: why some circular fashion businesses struggle to succeed
There are devastating break-ups going on in the fashion resale and repair sectors right now. It’s just not working out for many of the resale and repair sites that exploded onto the market in recent years. It’s difficult to make money, investors are getting the ick and becoming more reluctant to part with their cash.
RMG exporters face fresh pressure as buyers seek discounts
International clothing retailers and brands are demanding up to 5 per cent discounts from Bangladesh's apparel exporters, adding another challenge for the suppliers who are already grappling with multiple issues amid volatile global economic scenario.
Impact of global clothing retailer's unfair practices on Bangladesh suppliers during COVID-19
This research investigated the impact of global fashion retailers and brands unfair practices on Bangladeshi suppliers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Research in 2020-21 on the impact of Covid-19 on garment workers in Bangladesh found that workers, particularly women workers, suffered economic and social vulnerabilities.
This is Transform Trade's (under its former name Traidcraft Exchange) submission to the UK Parliamentary Environmental Audit Committee.
How Apparel Brand Purchasing Practices Drive Labor Abuses
Guide to responsible sourcing: Material Concerns
How responsible sourcing can deliver the goods for business and workers in the garment industry
