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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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
Adidas event shut down by protestors as factory wages become hot-button issue for the sneaker and garment industry
"Protestors on Thursday disrupted an event featuring Rupert Campbell, Adidas' top US executive The protestors allege Adidas has not paid Asian contract factory workers and demanded payment. The event ...
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March 27, 2023
Country Road unveils new denim partnership
"Country Road has launched a men’s jeans range in partnership with denim manufacturer Saitex in Vietnam. [...] The range took two years to complete, according to Country Road. This included spinning t ...
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March 27, 2023
Punishments for Rana Plaza owners demanded
"Leaders of Garment Sramik Samhati on Friday at a protest rally in front of the Rana Plaza at Savar bus stand demanded punishment for the Rana Plaza owners responsible for killing more than 1,000 work ...
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March 27, 2023
Women workers at the Dannex Nava Garment Factory protest over wages
"The women of Dannex Nava Garment Factory in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh have raised a hue and cry. Hundreds of women came out on the road on Saturday to demand a salary hike. They also shouted ...
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March 27, 2023
New method could treat textile dye discharge
"Swedish scientists have developed a new method to purify contaminated water using cellulose-based crystals which they say could reduce toxic dye discharge in the textile industry." ...
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March 27, 2023