2021

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The fabulous side of sustainable fashion
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 20, 2021 06:29 PM

"When you think of the phrase “sustainable fashion,” what comes to mind? Maybe some boxy little shirts upcycled from Victorian tablecloths, or diaphanous sack dresses made out of hemp fibers. Perhaps ...

Italy’s ancient textile-printing mangle
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 20, 2021 06:43 PM

"In a tiny town near Italy’s Northeastern coast, the unique art of handmade, rust-printed textiles is still alive thanks to a piece of living history: a massive stone-and-wood mangle designed, in part ...

The dirty secret about clothes is getting aired
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 20, 2021 06:56 PM

"A movement is gathering force to hold the fashion industry accountable for its waste, pollution, and exploitative economics. [...] Chloe Songer and Stuart Ahlum, founders of the sneaker brand Thousan ...

Warehousing’s future: Unions and automation
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 20, 2021 06:56 PM

"With the e-commerce boom, distribution centres are in the spotlight. Here’s what to expect. [...] That shift to increased online shopping has impacted both general and luxury markets. According to Al ...

Tirupur garment sector’s illegal foreign workers
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 20, 2021 06:56 PM

"Nobody at Chinnakarunaipalayam in Tirupur district ever doubted the nativity of 23-year-old Jakir Hussain who was living in a rented house there for the past six months. He was earnest at his work in ...

The next luxury: fashion’s new focus on human rights
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 20, 2021 06:56 PM

"When it comes to fashion, there are two sides to sustainability. There’s the environmental side, which tends to get more attention, as brands tout eco-friendlier fabrics, less wasteful manufacturing ...

Textile factory fire in Akyazi
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 20, 2021 06:56 PM

A fire broke out on the roof of the Aydın Örme textile factory in Akyazı Firefighters from Akyazı, Karapürçek and Hendek were sent to the factory. Minor damage was reported in the fire. [Ed's note: se ...

Lululemon latest ‘friend’ of ZDHC
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 20, 2021 07:14 PM

"Lululemon Athletica and Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) are the latest to join the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Community as 'friends' of ZDHC. [...] Also joining the ...