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Skill training launched for textile workers in Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC), the South India Textile Research Association (SITRA) and the Department of Textiles have launched skill development training at KG Denim in Coimbatore as a part of a scheme to train totally 8,950 workers across the State for...

EURATEX launches new initiative to promote upskilling and reskilling in the textiles, clothing, leather and footwear industry

In the context of the EU TCLF Pact for Skills, EURATEX will work together with CEC and COTANCE to support the creation of regional partnerships in the area of skills.

ECOMODA: Upskilling clothing & textile SMEs for sustainable growth

Developing skills in sustainability and promoting ethical dimensions for all businesses in the apparel and textile sector.

Cambodia receives $100 mn ADB loan for skills development

The ADB has approved a $100 million loan to enhance Cambodia’s labour force by addressing skills gaps through reforms in TVET.

Skills development for women workers key to RMG's sustainable growth

To ensure sustainable growth in the industry, there must be a concerted effort to enhance the productivity and well-being of workers

Stakeholders urge skill development for sustainable apparel industry growth in Bangladesh

Stakeholders have called for priotising skills development and welfare for women for the sustainable growth of Bangladesh’s apparel industry.

What to Expect from the EU’s efforts to Revise the Textile Labelling Regulation

Selected for their practical qualities and their visual appeal, textiles play a vital role in the daily lives of every citizen. Enhancing the efficiency, comfort, and appeal of various objects, textiles are essential components to various products such as furniture, clothing, or...

In the fight for due diligence, multinationals didn’t get to make the law

24 April marks an important day in the global fight for corporate accountability. That day in 2013 saw the Rana Plaza textile factory building collapse in Dhaka, Bangladesh, killing 1,134 workers. This catastrophe was the result of a system of corporate impunity that still...

China's organic yarn prices fall as India & Turkiye experience growth

Prices of woven organic yarn (40/1 combed) are declining in China, now at $3.55 per kg, while increasing in India and Turkiye, priced at $4.44 and $4.77 per kg respectively. China saw a 5.34 per cent decrease this year, with fluctuations. In contrast, India's FOB price rose from...

Vietnamese ministry unveils 2 economic growth scenarios for 2024

Vietnam’s ministry of planning and investment recently unveiled two scenarios for the economy this year due to positive signals in the first quarter (Q1). The country’s economy witnessed a growth of 5.66 per cent in Q1 2024, the highest compared to the same periods between 2020...

Charting Maharashtra’s Path to Becoming a Textile Hub

The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) has expedited the growth of the state’s textile industry.

Pakistan’s Own 9/11 Disaster Still Haunts Garment Sector

Nine years after a textile factory complex in the Pakistani city of Karachi erupted into flames, killing more than 250 workers and injuring 60 others, its victims and families are still seeking restitution.

Worker Voice: What it is, what it is not, and why it matters

Worker voice entails the capacity of workers to speak up, articulate, and manifest collective agency to improve the terms and conditions of work and livelihoods and contribute to more equitable and democratic societies. Trade unions and collective bargaining most clearly fit this...

ILO suggests Bangladesh implement labour reforms

The country director of International Labour Organisation in Bangladesh, Tuomo Poutiainen, on Sunday urged the government to implement the labour reform roadmap and the national action plan to address the post-graduation challenges and to resolve the complaint lodged against the...

Fashion Still Struggles to Address the Human Side of Sustainability, Experts Say

Too often, people are left out of the conversation when it comes to fashion’s impact on the planet. That’s according to experts who spoke about the human side of sustainability at Sourcing Journal’s Sustainability Summit.

CDP: At least $77 billion under threat from supply chain water risk

Half of large companies are not addressing water-related supply chain risks despite the potential for huge financial impacts, according to a CDP study.

Sustainable style: How fashion can afford and accelerate decarbonization

Translating fashion’s decarbonization commitments into action has proved difficult. A new McKinsey analysis outlines what the industry can do to reach its targets.

Soorty launches Pakistan regenerative agriculture project to boost traceability

Denim manufacturer Soorty has launched a regenerative agriculture farming initiative aimed at boosting sustainability practices in the industry.

Transparency and Traceability: Value Chain Collaboration as a Strategic Priority

Where do the boundaries of a brand end in a global production process which crosses territories, involves innumerable people, and is influenced by climate and geopolitical changes? These boundaries are increasingly blurred because everything touched by the production process is...