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Nike faces shareholder proposal on human rights
"Activist shareholder platform Tulipshare is calling on Nike to offer more transparency on working conditions in its supply chain. In a shareholder proposal released Thursday, London-based Tulipshare ...
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April 03, 2023
Walmart faces second U.S. lawsuit this week over treatment of workers
"Walmart Inc (WMT.N) was sued on Thursday by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency's second lawsuit this week accusing the largest U.S. retailer of discrimination against ...
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April 03, 2023
What’s in store for the rest of 2023?
"Better Cotton made significant strides in 2022 towards our vision of a world where more sustainable cotton is the norm. From the unveiling of our new and improved reporting model to a record 410 new ...
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April 03, 2023
Gen Phoenix partners with Material Impact, Dr. Martens, InMotion Ventures, and Tapestry to scale sustainable next-gen material innovation
"Gen Phoenix, the leading producer of sustainable recycled leather at scale, is announcing $18M in funding to further the company's mission to create premium and eco-conscious next-gen materials. The ...
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April 03, 2023
Government backtracks and says it has “no plans” to ban fur imports
"Despite support from nearly 8 in 10 Brits for a fur free Britain, Humane Society International UK says the Government “simply isn’t listening” to public consensus to ban fur." ...
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April 03, 2023
Primark boosts pay for 26,000 shop workers
"Primark is to hand its roughly 26,000 retail workers a pay rise from next week, representing a 12% increase against the same time last year." ...
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April 03, 2023
Pangaia breaks new ground in plant-based leather clothing
"On Thursday, Pangaia and Natural Fiber Welding launched Air Gilet, a first-of-its-kind, leather-like puffer vest. The style’s interior features Pangaia’s organic cotton fleece as the lining and its F ...
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March 31, 2023
Sneakers, sustainability & the secondary market
"The Interline talks to the CEO of The Edit LDN about why technology is underpinning the secondary market for high end streetwear and sneakers - and why circular resale platforms could be a proving gr ...
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March 31, 2023
Towards sustainable and competitive TCLF industries with decent jobs in southeast Europe
"European social partners sign a joint declaration and affirm their commitment to jointly support sustainable, competitive TCLF industries with decent working conditions in Southeast Europe. Over 80 p ...
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March 31, 2023
“Ensuring a sustainable future for the Textiles, Clothing, Leather and Footwear Industries in Southeast Europe” – SEE the Future of TCLF: Bucharest Declaration
"Textiles, clothing, leather and footwear (TCLF) industries employ more than 400,000 workers in Bulgaria, Croatia, North Macedonia, Romania and Serbia. There are further growth opportunities, as brand ...
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March 31, 2023
BGMEA urges its members to consider allowing holidays 2-3 days prior to Eid
"Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Tuesday issued a guideline to its members for ensuring safe travel and proper holiday allocation for workers centring the upcomin ...
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March 31, 2023
Wolverine Worldwide proposes UK workforce reduction for Sweaty Betty
"The footwear giant’s strategy announcement for activewear brand Sweaty Betty follows the exit of its CEO and COO, with reductions in the workforce to come." ...
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March 31, 2023
Brand new or preloved? Gen Z drives surprising boom in second-hand luxury in China
"Compared to seasoned markets like the US and Japan, where second-hand luxury makes up 31 and 28 percent of luxury consumption, respectively, China’s preloved market accounts for only 5 percent. Altho ...
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March 31, 2023
ChatGPT is influencing the apparel supply chain. Here’s how
"Like many industries, the global apparel market is waking up to the potentially revolutionary applications of ‘generative’ AI tools able to create insight and hunt for information, such as ChatGPT." ...
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March 31, 2023
Who’s shouldering the weight of fashion’s microfibres problem?
"New research from The Or Foundation suggests the Global South — where there’s the highest concentration of the world’s clothing waste — could be dealing with a heavy burden of microfibre pollution. M ...
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March 31, 2023
New cellulose-based material aims to lessen textile dye pollution
"Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed wood-based technology that can reportedly purify water contaminated by dyes." ...
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March 31, 2023
Cellulose Nanocrystals Derived from Microcrystalline Cellulose for Selective Removal of Janus Green Azo Dye
"Abstract Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) as a bio-based adsorbent material have been synthesized at mild temperature reaction conditions using acid hydrolysis of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) by sul ...
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March 31, 2023
APPG for Textiles and Fashion calls for ‘made in ethical UK’
"The chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Textiles and Fashion, Lisa Cameron, opened the Drapers Sustainable Fashion Conference in London today with a call for the return of wide-scal ...
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March 31, 2023
H&M strengthens mission of inclusivity by expanding their extended size offering in the U.S.
"H&M U.S. has expanded their extended size assortment, featuring products that go up to 2XL in stores for ladies and men and up to 4XL online for ladies and 3XL for men. Acknowledging the industry-wid ...
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March 31, 2023
Pimkie: new management plans to close 64 shops and cut 257 jobs
"Pimkie's restructuring was expected, and now it is official. The women's retailer was sold at the beginning of 2023 by the Mulliez family to a trio including jeans specialist, Lee Cooper France, sock ...
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March 31, 2023