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New York governor signs bill S01322 amending the law prohibiting the intentional use of PFAS substances in apparel
"On 24 March 2023, Governor Hochul signed bill S01322 that amends the current law prohibiting the intentional use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in textiles. For apparel, the ...
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March 28, 2023
Senate Bill S1322: Prohibits the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in apparel and outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions (Signed by Governor)
"TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to prohibiting the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in apparel and outdoor apparel for severe wet co ...
Kyna Intel
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March 28, 2023
Amazon, other retailers revamp 'free' shipping as costs soar
"“The days of free delivery are numbered,” Ken Morris, managing partner at Cambridge Retail Advisors, said of the fast-changing retail marketing tool. Retailers are beginning to look more like some ai ...
Kyna Intel
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March 28, 2023
Hudson’s Bay bans fur
"The fur-ban touches Hudson’s Bay Company’s entire portfolio of brands including Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Off 5th. The company first made the decision to go fur-free in 2021 and officially stopped s ...
Kyna Intel
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March 28, 2023
New MU study shapes understanding of adaptive clothing customer needs
"Researchers at the University of Missouri find that adaptive clothing retailers must make changes to satisfy an increasingly diverse customer base. [...] “When designing clothing for people with spec ...
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March 28, 2023
Woolrich and Goldwin sign first fully bio-based parka
"Thanks to a partnership with Spiber Inc. the company that invented the fiber Brewed Protein. The new frontier of textile innovation, for fashion, is bio-based fibers. From brands that are collaborati ...
Kyna Intel
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March 28, 2023
Time is running out to close fashion’s ambition-action gap, report says
"A new report from a UN climate change body is urging the world to move faster in reducing emissions. Here’s what that means for fashion. The takeaway for fashion from a new report by the Intergovernm ...
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March 28, 2023
How sustainability will redefine the future of the fashion industry
"Marie Claire and Kering brought sustainable fashion center stage at the Fashion Our Future Event in New York City on March 16. [...] Helping bring the message of sustainability to a global platform t ...
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March 28, 2023
Air pollution and workers’ health in Cambodia’s garment sector
"The findings of this study can inform and enable policymakers in improving occupational air pollution, including addressing air pollution, pollution sources and other related issues in the garment ma ...
Kyna Intel
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March 28, 2023
How Nike, Inc.’s commitment to progress champions women and girls
"NIKE, Inc.’s FY22 Impact Report represents the ambition of the entire company to move the world forward through sport. In FY22, NIKE, Inc. continued to show strong progress against its 29 targets for ...
Kyna Intel
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March 28, 2023
Mixed report on Fashion Charter signatories
"Signatories to the United Nations' Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action have made some progress in areas such as publicly reporting on their efforts but still have a long way to go, according ...
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March 28, 2023
New report: Fashion industry needs to make climate action a top trend
"Companies in the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action are making promising strides when it comes to climate action, with more than 80% of them publicly reporting on their progress in line with ...
Kyna Intel
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March 28, 2023
Microfibres shown to stunt mussel growth
"Polyester microfibres shown to inhibit growth in mussels by about a third in first-of-its-kind experiment. A new study has demonstrated, for the first time, the effect of exposing juvenile mussels to ...
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March 28, 2023
Customer refunds cost small UK fashion businesses 48 million pounds
"The rate of returns has increased exponentially since online shopping became the norm. New data from Paymentsense’s annual Serial Refunder Report shows UK fashion businesses have lost an estimated 48 ...
Kyna Intel
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March 28, 2023
'Dressing digitally' pins hope on blockchain to clean up fashion's carbon footprint
"The fashion industry is responsible for almost 8% of total global carbon emissions – greater than all international flights (2.5%) and global shipping (3%) combined. Can "digitally dressing" make a d ...
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March 28, 2023
Apparel sector faces global sustainability reporting standards in 2023
"The international clothing and textile sector will have to take account of the first global sustainability reporting standards designed to become compulsory in many countries worldwide from 1 January ...
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March 28, 2023
Casualties reported due to factory fire in Lahore
"At least seven people have been injured due to a fire in a shoe factory along Lahore's Band Road on the morning of March 27." ...
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March 28, 2023
More than 200 child labourers rescued, raids going on: Delhi HC told
"Delhi High Court was informed on Monday that more than 200 children working as child labourers here have been rescued since January and further raids are underway. A bench of Chief Justice Satish Cha ...
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March 28, 2023
Brands urged to protect workers in Turkey
"Fashion brands and retailers sourcing from the area of Turkey hit by last month's earthquake are being urged by campaigners to act to protect workers in their supply chains." ...
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March 28, 2023
Cambodia government moves to quash fears of forced labour in garment sector
"The Cambodian Government has moved to quell concerns of forced labour in its garment production sector, following calls for a probe by international trade bodies and brands." ...
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March 27, 2023