2021

by AGHub Admin created 2021-06-02T09:23:58+07:00
Bangladesh: study spotlights extent of pay cuts
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 25, 2021 05:35 AM

"A survey of workers in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector suggests that many faced pay cuts of up to 65 per cent amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The study of 390 workers across the manufac ...

Garment factories will remain open in new lockdown
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 25, 2021 05:35 AM

"During the lockdown in seven districts in and around Dhaka, including Gazipur and Narayanganj, garment factories will remain open. Production will continue in the lockdown with strict restrictions as ...

Garment workers protest in Gazipur demanding wages
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 25, 2021 05:35 AM

"According to the factory workers and the police, the workers at Abdullah Fashions in the Chandra Pallividyut area of Gazipur have been protesting for the last few days demanding wages owed for the la ...

Research spotlights forced labour concerns
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 25, 2021 05:35 AM

"Research into fashion supply chains has found that the coronavirus pandemic and the inadequate efforts of brands and retailers to protect their supply chains has increased workers’ vulnerability to f ...

Can fabric waste become fashion’s resource?
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 25, 2021 05:35 AM

"Even before the pandemic, the global apparel industry was producing about 92 million tons of textile waste a year. [...] COVID-19 has made things worse. [...] What to do? Incentivize consumers Among ...

Don’t bother looking for the next Shein
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 25, 2021 05:35 AM

"Key Takeaways: Ultra-fast-fashion brands like Shein have adeptly tapped Gen Z’s demand for cheap, trendy apparel by combining influencer marketing, low price tags, and the liberal distribution of dis ...

Factory initiatives team up to support workers
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 25, 2021 05:35 AM

"Responsible business initiatives Fair Wear Foundation, the Dutch Agreement on Sustainable Garments and Textile (AGT) and the German Partnership for Sustainable Textiles (PST) have come together to sh ...