2021

by AGHub Admin created 2021-06-02T09:23:58+07:00
Could tomorrow’s textiles act like trees?
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 27, 2021 05:02 PM

"Denim manufacturers employing trusted Monforts technologies continue to lead the field when it comes to sustainable fabric manufacturing, rapidly adopting every new advance in fibres, dyes and chemic ...

Tunis factories unravel as pandemic forces closures
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 27, 2021 05:02 PM

"Tunisian garment factories, which mainly supply European fashion brands, have been hard-hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, with thousands of job losses and increasing complaints about labour rights violat ...

Unity needed on German microplastic waste
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 27, 2021 05:02 PM

"The production and household washing of sportswear such as fleece jackets and running gear results in around 10 tons of textile microplastics being released into the environment in Germany every year ...

Australians struggle to buy ethical fashion
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 27, 2021 05:02 PM

"The majority of Australian consumers believe ethical fashion is important, but most of us are failing to follow through on our own beliefs. A new report has found that while 87 percent want to consu ...

The Australian ethical consumer report
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 28, 2021 04:43 PM

"The global fashion industry has a significant impact on environments and people around the world. It provides a job and livelihood for over 50 million people, but for too many of these it fails to pa ...

Trove joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation network
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 28, 2021 04:26 PM

"Circular fashion solutions provider Trove is amongst the latest batch of recruits to join the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) network. It joins a growing collective of fashion industry stakeholders ...

Buyer pressure puts strain on sustainability goals
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 28, 2021 04:35 PM

"Seasonal fluctuations in ‘Monthly Order Variability’(MOV) can put a strain on buyer-supplier relationships and lead to practices that have been identified as having a high impact on businesses and th ...

"Water will be more valuable than Barolo"
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 28, 2021 04:26 PM

""Consuming so much water is no longer appropriate," says Sublitex boss Giuseppe Lano. Sustainability is not only an issue for luxury brands, but also for fast fashion labels. Sublitex benefits from t ...

Has donating become the latest PR tool in China?
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 28, 2021 04:33 PM

"Chinese companies continue to add to the relief effort in Henan. Alongside household names such as Alibaba, Bytedance, and Huawei, lesser-known local companies are now pledging substantial amounts to ...