2021

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Confronting global capital in the garment industry
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 28, 2021 04:47 PM

"140 unionists met online on 20-21 October to discuss the implementation of a global supply chain strategy and growing and strengthening union membership in an industry where the garment workers often ...

Primark expands take-back initiative in Europe
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 28, 2021 04:47 PM

"Fashion retailer Primark is expanding its clothing take-back initiative to Germany, Austria and Ireland after a successful roll out across the UK. Launched last summer, the scheme – through which cus ...

Wet processing upgrades 'could reduce impact'
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 28, 2021 04:47 PM

"A one-off investment in wet processing facilities could significantly reduce the industry's environmental impact and lead to huge savings that would cover the cost of the work within 14 months, accor ...

Consensus not to export garments at low prices
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 28, 2021 04:47 PM

"The BGMEA and BKMEA have agreed not to export at lower prices. The leaders of the two organizations said that due to the increase in demand in the world market, the buyers are now paying more for clo ...

Garment workers block highway to demand pay
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 28, 2021 04:49 PM

"Workers of Shamoli Garments in the South Salna area of Gazipur have gone on strike and staged a protest demanding salary and allowance arrears. On Wednesday (October 26), they blocked the Dhaka-Mymen ...

Welisara garment factory only employs blind women
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 28, 2021 04:47 PM

"There is a small garment factory near Welisara town which specialises in employing only blind women. They are from all over the country. The only non-blind person in the factory is Mrs. Shameen Falld ...

Fire in Panipat bedsheet factory
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 28, 2021 04:47 PM

"A fire broke out at [BR Loomtax - बीआर लूमटैक्स] bedsheet factory near Pehalwan Chowk on Kutani Road at around 4 pm on Wednesday due to a short circuit. 11 fire tenders brought the blaze under contro ...

Podcast: Lenzing promotes biodegradability of fibres
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 28, 2021 04:47 PM

"In our latest Ecotextile Talks podcast, host Philip Berman is joined by Florian Heubrandner, the vice president of fibre manufacturer Lenzing’s global textiles business, to discuss the biodegradabili ...

Fast fashion brands: 40 more to avoid in 2021
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 29, 2021 02:49 PM

"I’m back with an update to my big Fast Fashion Brands Guide! Last year I researched over 70 fast fashion brands and listed out their problems, starting with sheer overproduction, and spilling the tea ...

Textile Exchange teams up for blockchain pilot
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 29, 2021 02:49 PM

"Industry non-profit Textile Exchange has extended its collaboration with blockchain solutions provider Textile Genesis to pilot a new traceability programme that applies to the former’s standards. Te ...

The retail brands trying to combat climate change
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 29, 2021 02:49 PM

"In this article, I’ll shed light on a few of these brands, demonstrating how they have each changed their approach over the years to take the fight to climate change. IKEA When you think about sustai ...

Resale site Grailed pulls plug on women’s offshoot
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 29, 2021 02:49 PM

"Men’s wear online resale destination Grailed is pulling the plug on its women’s offshoot. Heroine, a resale platform for women’s fashion and accessories that was founded in 2017, will officially go o ...

Rent the Runway stock falls after IPO
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 29, 2021 02:49 PM

"Rent the Runway arrived on Wall Street with an upsized initial public offering, a stock price that fizzled quickly, a legacy of $674 million in total losses — and, if its boosters are right, the futu ...