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Bangladesh Urged to Formalize Textile Waste Management to Align with EU Sustainability Goals
Experts in Bangladesh have emphasized the need to formalize the country's informal textile waste management system to comply with EU sustainability regulations. A structured policy could create jobs, reduce import reliance, and address labor unrest. Key stakeholders call for...
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November 18, 2024
SHEIN Faces Scrutiny Over Supply Chain Practices Amid Labour Rights Efforts
SHEIN's evoluSHEIN roadmap highlights steps taken to address labour rights and governance issues, including audits and a Supplier Code of Conduct. However, despite claims of progress, concerns remain about forced labour, child labour, and working conditions across its vast supply...
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November 18, 2024
Global Unions File Complaints Against Next, New Yorker, and LPP Over Worker Rights Violations in Myanmar
IndustriALL and Myanmar unions have filed OECD complaints against Next, New Yorker, and LPP for sourcing from Myanmar despite documented worker rights abuses since the 2021 coup. The regime has banned unions and fostered exploitation, with brands accused of enabling these...
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November 15, 2024
AI Revolution in Fashion can support climate goals but workers might be left behind
The fashion industry is adopting AI to reduce waste, monitor emissions, and improve sustainability, with brands like H&M investing in recycling and resource optimization. However, this shift endangers millions of jobs, particularly in labor-intensive countries like Bangladesh,...
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November 15, 2024
Decision on New Wage for RMG Workers In Bangladesh Expected by April
A committee has been formed to review and potentially revise the minimum wage for Bangladesh's garment workers, with a decision expected by April 2025. The committee will assess inflation adjustments and submit recommendations by then.
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November 12, 2024
Patagonia Founder Urges Action on Climate Amid Concerns Over New U.S. Administration
With U.S. policy changes looming, the fashion industry’s sustainability efforts face significant obstacles, yet some leaders remain determined to push forward. Brands like Patagonia, H&M, and Levi's remain committed to sustainability. State laws, such as New York’s Fashion Act,...
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November 12, 2024
Trump’s Victory Signals New Challenges for Asian Garment Industry Amid Potential Tariff Hikes
Donald Trump’s election victory and proposed tariffs of up to 60% on Chinese goods could increase costs for U.S. apparel companies, raising prices and potentially reducing consumer demand. While this poses challenges, it may also benefit manufacturers in Vietnam and Bangladesh as...
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November 08, 2024
Vietnam’s Garment Industry Increasingly Relies on Young Female Workforce
The Asian Floor Wage Alliance (AFWA) report reveals that Vietnam’s garment industry workforce is 90% female, with over half under 35, only 13% of the survey participants were over 45 years old. Workers are at risk for being treated as "disposable goods" as factories prioritize...
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November 08, 2024
Myanmar's Male Garment Workers Report Abuse and Poor Conditions
Male workers at Myanmar’s QI Yuan Garment factory report verbal abuse, wage inequities, and denial of benefits due to non-permanent status. Female workers confirm issues like insufficient overnight meal allowances, forced overtime, and deductions without explanation.
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October 31, 2024
Demand for Tunisia’s Used Clothing Drops 30% as Quality Concerns Rise
Tunisia’s secondhand clothing sector, known as “Frepe,” faces a 30% decline in demand as purchasing power falls and quality decreases. Al-Sahbi Al-Maalawi, head of the National Chamber of Used Clothes Merchants, highlighted the sector’s challenges and called on the Ministry of...
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October 31, 2024
67-Year-Old Turkish Textile Giant Declares Bankruptcy
Emek Kumaş, a prominent Turkish textile company operating for 67 years, has gone bankrupt with a debt of 500 million TL, which would be approximately 15 million USD. Known for producing fabrics for global brands like Marks & Spencer, Naf Naf, Bestseller, Koton, and H&M, the...
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October 31, 2024
80,000 Textile Retail Workers to Strike Across Spain on November 21st
On November 21, 80,000 Spanish textile and garment sector workers, led by the CCOO union, will strike to demand fair wages, improved labor rights, and action on gender pay disparities. Announced after stalled negotiations with employers, the strike aims to end poor working...
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October 31, 2024
Cambodia Approves $9.32 Billion Budget for 2025 Amid Economic Growth Projections
Cambodia’s government approved a 2025 budget of 37.950 billion riels ($9.32 billion), slightly lower than the previous year, aiming to support economic growth, institutional development, and infrastructure. The budget, accounting for 18.14% of GDP, now awaits legislative...
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October 28, 2024
Myanmar Mandates 25% Wage Remittance from Migrant Workers in Laos to Boost Currency Reserves
Myanmar’s labor ministry now requires migrant workers in Laos to send 25% of their wages through official channels to boost foreign currency reserves. Workers, concerned about low exchange rates and fees, say this impacts their take-home pay. The policy mirrors similar remittance...
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October 28, 2024
Better Cotton Pakistan Partners Sign Memorandum to Boost Sustainable Cotton Production
Better Cotton Pakistan has signed a "Memorandum of Understanding" with a local manufacturing giant and the Central Cotton Research Institute. Over the next 3 years, the Mahmood Group will fund the training to support 8,000 farmers in promoting sustainable cotton production in...
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October 25, 2024
Singapore Invests in Green Textile Zone in Cambodia
Golden Integrating International Investment, based in Singapore, will invest in a green textile industrial zone in Cambodia, starting this November. The project aims to create an eco-friendly, sustainable manufacturing hub for textiles and is expected to boost employment and...
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October 25, 2024
Majority of Garment Factories in Bangladesh Resume Operations
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...
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October 21, 2024
Fish Die-Off in Farrukhabad's Ganges River Raises Pollution Concerns
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.
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October 21, 2024
After years of pressure Levi’s commits to protecting workers in Pakistan
Denim giant Levi’s Strauss has signed a binding agreement to ensure that garment workers making its jeans in Pakistan will finally be able to go to work without having to fear for their lives.
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October 18, 2024
SHEIN Becomes France's Second-Largest Fashion Brand
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.
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October 18, 2024