For Manufacturers/ Producers

by Holden Hao created 2021-05-17T20:49:37+07:00

The Role of AI in Sustainable Textile Recycling

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly important tool in addressing the global issue of textile waste and promoting a circular economy.

Supply chain challenges for the apparel industry

Bill McGraith, formerly of PVH Corp, an apparel manufacturer that own brands such as Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, gives his take on the various supply chain issues that have traditionally pervaded in the sector and how digital technology can help.

Fashion Transparency Index 2023

The eighth edition of the Fashion Transparency Index ranks 250 of the world’s largest fashion brands and retailers based on their public disclosure of human rights and environmental policies, practices, and impacts, across their operations and supply chains.

Global Coalition Calls for Digital Labeling to Reduce Waste and Increase Consumer Access to Information

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), the International Apparel Federation (IAF), and 128 additional organizations from the globe, delivered a letter to supranational, national, and local authorities around the world to modernize domestic textile, garment, footwear,...

Forests in the furnace: Can fashion brands tackle illegal logging in their Cambodian supply chains?

Global fashion brands touting sustainability claims continue to buy from their contract factories in Cambodia that burn illegally logged wood in their boilers.

The Global Fashion Summit: Decoding the Impact

The Global Fashion Summit 2023 focused on the need for tangible actions to tackle environmental challenges in the fashion industry.

Planet Textiles 2023: Industry Stakeholders Agree on Need To Accelerate Collective Action and Collaboration to Future-Proof Global Supply Chains

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) opened the doors to Planet Textiles at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition center from June 12 - 13, welcoming attendees to the 2023 edition of the event. Under the theme, Future-Proofing Global Supply Chains, the event took place over two days...

Denmark proposes $1.3 billion investment to produce wind energy in Bangladesh

Danish companies Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) have submitted a $1.3 billion investment proposal to the government of Bangladesh to produce 500 megawatts of offshore wind energy.

Better Cotton Launches Geographical Mapping Pilot

Better Cotton works extensively in Pakistan. A new pilot scheme aims to improve mapping data and thereby rationalise country programming. An interview with Muhammad Qadeer ul Hussnain, Digital Agriculture Manager at Better Cotton.

Green Production in Vietnam’s Textile Industry: Progress Report

Many textile enterprises are moving toward green production processes due to increasing consumer awareness in key export markets. In this article, we will run through how firms are adapting to this trend.

Environmental Study Shows: Sonovia’s Innovative Dyeing Technology Dramatically Reduces Pollution in Denim Industry

Sonovia’s ultrasonic technology drastically reduces environmental pollution in the denim industry, according to a comparative study released earlier this months.

Why price does not indicate how long clothes will last

Paying more for clothes does not necessarily mean they will last longer, according to new research carried out by the School of Design.

Calling All Fashion Communicators: UNEP Launches Playbook And It's A Must-Read

A new Playbook by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) talks directly with fashion’s communicators. Written for marketers, brand managers, imagemakers, storytellers, media, influencers and beyond, ‘The Sustainable Fashion Communication Playbook’ from UNEP and UN Climate Change,...

Who Should Lead On Fabric Digitisation? Brands, Factories Or Mills?

Education and training is essential in equipping the supply chain with the tools to digitise and will aid in creating a talent pool of digital advocates.

The Jeans Redesign Insights report 2021-2023

Between 2021 and 2023, brands participating in The Jeans Redesign have brought 1.5 million pairs of redesigned jeans to the market that are durable, recyclable, traceable and made using safe materials and processes - that’s more than three times as many as in 2021.

Bangladesh banks on green loans to help fight climate change

For many years, Banolata Refractory, a brick manufacturer in northern Bangladesh, had wanted to start making environmentally-friendly bricks and cut its carbon emissions, but it lacked the funding to build a greener and cleaner kiln.

Report: Take-back Trickery: An investigation into clothing take-back schemes

Take-back schemes are presented as a convenient option for consumers to return their unwanted clothes directly to fast-fashion brands and retailers, who promise to give them a second life, either by donating to those in need or recycling into new clothing. After 11 months of...

Lack of Supplier Voice Could Thwart Sustainability Legislation’s Intent

As environmental and human rights legislation begins to reshape the contours of the supply chain landscape, one group of stakeholders is feeling left out of the whirl of activity taking place: apparel suppliers.

RMG workers may call for Tk20,000 minimum wage or above

The representatives of readymade garment (RMG) workers are likely to demand a minimum monthly wage of Tk20,000, taking into account inflation, the current expenditure of the workers' families and the capacity of the apparel industry.

Why Are Women Leaving Textile Industry In Rural India?

In garment factories, employment is often based on piece-work contracts. Men work long hours for financial stability, but rural women face challenges, especially if the factory is far from their homes.