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Loro Piana welcomes new era of traceability with the Aura Blockchain Consortium
"Exquisite quality has defined Loro Piana’s DNA for six generations, anchored by a commitment to vertically-integrated manufacturing. With direct control over every stage – from raw fiber to finished ...
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March 20, 2023
Fjällräven perceived as most sustainable brand for fourth year
"For the fourth year in a row, consumers in Sweden have voted Fjällräven as the country's most sustainable brand in the category, 'Clothes and Fashion Brands' in the 2023 Sustainable Brand Index. With ...
Kyna Intel
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March 20, 2023
Cellulose recycling trials launched in Europe
"Textile-to-textile recycling trials for waste cellulosic fibres have been launched across Europe by the Accelerating Circularity non-profit." ...
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March 20, 2023
Only 20% of trading companies in Norway report on sustainability
"Over the next few years, more than 1,700 Norwegian companies will have new and extensive requirements for sustainability reporting through a new directive from the EU. A number of other companies wil ...
Kyna Intel
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March 20, 2023
Keeping sustainability sustainable: The ISPO Award will now include an anti-greenwashing check conducted by the expert Louisa Smith
"The ISPO Award is to receive a new sustainable check: All applications for an ISPO Award will now be subject to an anti-greenwashing evaluation conducted by the highly respected textile and industry ...
Kyna Intel
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March 20, 2023
Royal Trinity Hospice launches ‘Sustainable 7’ store initiative for World Recycling Day
"Royal Trinity Hospice has published a report to set out the charity’s plans to embed their commitment to sustainability throughout their shops and retail operations in a scheme named “Seven steps to ...
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March 20, 2023
Kering sets goal to decouple growth from climate impact
"Kering is the first of Europe’s major luxury players to commit to climate targets that will require decoupling growth from environmental impact. The Gucci and Saint Laurent owner has set a goal to cu ...
Kyna Intel
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March 20, 2023
Protecting fashion’s DEI efforts during market disruption
"To discuss how fashion can bolster its efforts in inclusive recruitment and retention strategies, BoF Careers co-hosted a panel with The Outsiders Perspective. Its founder, Jamie Gill, was joined by ...
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March 20, 2023
Fashion, watch and jewellery sectors join forces on sustainability
"What do the fashion, watch and jewellery sectors have in common when it comes to tackling social and environmental challenges? That’s what Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and the Watch and Jewellery Init ...
Kyna Intel
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March 20, 2023
More than 50,000 Cambodian workers laid off amid downturn in garment sector
"Government blames the Ukraine war, but experts point to partial loss of preferential trade agreements." ...
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March 20, 2023
ZDHC Study Highlights Benefits of Roadmap to Zero Programme for Industry Stakeholders
"ZDHC is pleased to announce the release of its 2022 Business Case Study, conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited (PwC). The study aimed to identify the financial and non-financial benefit ...
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March 20, 2023
BGMEA: EPZ Labour Act should be amended
"The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) wants to amend the Bangladesh EPZ Labour Act to allow for trade unions and other worker rights, which is also favored by US and ...
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March 20, 2023
Beximco Industrial Park workers can now buy affordable products through bKash payment at Apon Bazar
"Workers of Beximco Industrial Park, receiving salary through bKash, can now purchase daily necessities at cheaper price than regular from the shop at the factory premises." [Ed's note: see entries fo ...
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March 17, 2023
Professor Islam joins GRI as an advisor on human rights and labour-related standards
"An Aberdeen academic has joined an international group of experts providing advice on human rights and labour-related standards to organisations around the world. Professor Muhammad Azizul Islam, Cha ...
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March 17, 2023
Should fashion do more to safeguard animals?
"Shifting attitudes towards animal cruelty have prompted many brands to ban fur. But when it comes to more lucrative and mainstream materials like leather, animal welfare barely features in the conver ...
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March 17, 2023
Can made-to-order brands slow down the fashion system?
"The rise of made-to-order fashion labels is good news for the industry’s sustainability credentials, reducing waste, minimizing stock surplus, and encouraging clothes to treasure. But the scale of im ...
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March 17, 2023
[Webinar] Safeguarding worker rights: Key issues for 2023 [23 March]
"Mar 23, 2023 from 04:30 PM to 06:00 PM (Asia/Bangkok / UTC700) Our 14th "Moving the Needle" online seminar, we will focus on key issues facing workers in Asian apparel and textile chains in the year ...
Kyna Intel
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March 17, 2023
Isko’s CTRL+Z fabrics achieve bluesign credentials
"Isko announced Monday that it achieved the Bluesign-approved distinction for its circular material science innovation, Ctrl+Z. Introduced to the market last spring, Ctrl+Z fabrics contain only recycl ...
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March 17, 2023
Nanollose secures milestone US patent for sustainable fibre technology
"Nanollose has achieved another key milestone as it works to help the fashion world become more eco-friendly and develop fibres with minimal environmental impact. Australia-based biomaterial technolog ...
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March 17, 2023
North East clothing firm Berghaus secures B Corporation status
"Outdoor clothing brand Berghaus has achieved one of the world's top ethical business certifications in B Corporation status. The Sunderland-based firm is among 1,200 other UK companies to achieve the ...
Kyna Intel
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March 17, 2023