"The coronavirus pandemic and climate concerns are pushing the fashion industry into taking steps towards sustainability. Gradually, fashion brands are adopting digital platforms in an effort to reduc ...
"This is part one of our conversation with Matthijs Crietee, Secretary General of the International Apparel Federation (IAF). If you tuned into episodes 29 and 30 with Miran Ali, spokesperson for the ...
"Working people are in trouble due to the closure of public transport. Garment workers were seen walking long distances to reach factories since they are open even during the lockdown. Even in the rai ...
"BGMEA President Faruque Hassan said that the factories affiliated to BGMEA, an association of ready-made garment owners, are closely monitoring whether they are complying with proper hygiene norms. S ...
The first pictures of two women killed when a train collided with a minibus transporting workers employed at a garment factory in Helwan, Cairo. Six others were injured [Ed's note: accounts vary on nu ...
"The Sri Lankan government’s failure to respect human rights, democracy and accountability have caused alarm at home and abroad and may prove still more costly in various ways. After a recent decision ...
"There were 35 more Covid-19 fatalities and 4,059 new cases diagnosed over the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry reported on Tuesday morning. [...] Smaller clusters were reported elsewhere ...
"Israel has eased some restrictions on the Gaza Strip that have threatened a fragile cease-fire, Palestinian officials said. Hamas, however, said the move was really Israel's attempt to pressure the m ...
"Hudson, 42, is the co-founder of the activewear and lifestyle brand Fabletics, which launched in 2013 and now has more than 50 retail stores across the U.S. The company reportedly did over $500 milli ...
"Charred remains have been found at a shoe factory and godown in Udyog Nagar where a fire broke out on Monday morning. Police said the remains will be sent for DNA testing to ascertain identities. [.. ...
"Out of the four missing workers, one body has been recovered so far. Search operations for the three missing people are currently underway. Rajesh Shukla, Additional Divisional Officer of Fire, slipp ...
"With lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret (VS) undergoing a dramatic rebrand in a bid to become “the world’s leading advocate for women”, workers’ rights organisation Remake has stressed that the retaile ...
"Over the last decade, and increasingly over the last couple of years, there have been a steadily growing number of fast fashion brands that have come out with “sustainable” capsule collections. You k ...
"Sustainability organisation Fashion for Good (FFG) has concluded its Viscose Traceability Pilot, and validated that blockchain technology can be used to track the movement of goods throughout supply ...
"China has launched its own 'sustainable' cotton certification programme as it continues its campaign against western criticism over the alleged use of forced labour in the Xinjiang region. In recent ...
"From blockchain-powered traceability tools to fabric certification and product licensing, fiber manufacturer Lenzing is utilising technology to benefit both businesses and end-consumers. Founded more ...
"The International Labour Organization is to launch a global campaign to promote ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention. The first international treaty on violence and harassment in th ...
"The Accord launched its second Aggregate Report (QAR) of 2021, showing the remediation progress & the status of workplace programs at the Ready-Made Garment factories covered under the 2018 Transitio ...
"Here are the Indian entrepreneurs that you should buy from, or invest in: Malai Biomaterials Design Pvt Ltd, a Kerala based initiative, is the brainchild of Zuzana Gombosova and Susmith Suseelan. It ...
"Labour activists in Myanmar's biggest city of Yangon - the hub of the country's garment industry - say that 200 factories are set to close because of "economic instability" following the military cou ...
