Industry News

Majority of Garment Factories in Bangladesh Resume Operations
Oct 21, 2024

Almost all garment factories in Narayanganj, Gazipur, and Dhaka Metropolitan are now open, signaling a return to normalcy in the sector, according to a report from the Chief Adviser's Press Wing. While a few factories in Savar-Ashulia and Gazipur remain closed, about 99.26% of the facilities are operational, with minimal disruptions reported.

Fish Die-Off in Farrukhabad's Ganges River Raises Pollution Concerns
Oct 21, 2024

In Farrukhabad, India, thousands of fish have been dying in the Ganges River near Bhairoghat for the past 15 days, likely due to chemical-laden wastewater from local textile factories. Experts believe pollution, stagnant water, and low oxygen levels are contributing factors.

SHEIN Becomes France's Second-Largest Fashion Brand
Oct 18, 2024

SHEIN has become the second-largest fashion brand in France, nearly equaling Zara in market share. According to rankings from a French consumer journal, SHEIN's 2023 sales in France surpassed those of H&M, Primark, and Kiabi.

Indonesian Textile Industry Predicts 30,000 More Job Cuts by Year's End
Oct 18, 2024

The Indonesian Textile Association (API) has announced that an additional 30,000 workers in the textile and garment industry will lose their jobs by the end of 2024, raising the total number of layoffs in the sector to 70,000 this year.

New OECD Handbook Guides Companies on Achieving Living Wages in Global Supply Chains
Oct 18, 2024

The OECD has released a new handbook to help businesses implement living incomes and living wages in agriculture, garment, and footwear supply chains. The guide utilizes the OECD due diligence framework, offering practical tools for companies to turn their commitments into tangible actions.