2022

by Kyna Intel created 2022-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
How ethical is Vuori?
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 11, 2022 02:40 PM

"US-based activewear brand vuori is said to “bring you the best for an active lifestyle”, but is it bringing its best for people, the planet, and animals? How ethical is vuori?" ...

Shein: the unacceptable face of throwaway fast fashion
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 11, 2022 02:40 PM

"The clothing giant is raking in the profits with its supercharged ‘test and repeat’ model but at what cost to those producing its cheap lines – and to the planet? Fast fashion is engineered to fit in ...

Impact of minimum wage
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 11, 2022 02:40 PM

"After months of consultation and dilly-dallying the much anticipated new minimum wage (NMW) rate has finally been passed by Parliament. The Minister for Economy in his budget address announced that F ...

Apparel diplomacy gains momentum
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 11, 2022 02:40 PM

"We had a fruitful meeting with ILO Director-General Guy Ryder at the ILO headquarters in Geneva. He praised the progress made by Bangladesh in making the workplace safer and improving working conditi ...

[Vietnam] Firms not ready for higher minimum wages
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 11, 2022 02:40 PM

"The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour has proposed a 7 per cent increase in minimum wages from July 1, but many insiders gave a thumbs down to the proposal. Bạch Thăng Long, deputy general dire ...

Making cellulose fibers water-repellent
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 11, 2022 02:40 PM

"Start-up Freyzein wants to give cellulose fibers water-repellent functions to ban petroleum-based synthetics from outdoor clothing - and establish a closed ecological loop. Jan Anders Karlsson is a s ...

Making sure we’re not dressed in modern slavery
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 12, 2022 02:55 PM

"When the price tags on the new shirt you’re about to buy seem too good to be true, that’s because they probably are. What you hold in your hands could well be the product of modern slavery. This situ ...

"I grow your cotton"
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 12, 2022 02:55 PM

"The slogan #IMadeYourClothes from Fashion Revolution initiative is now known worldwide. The Swiss Remei Group, which specializes in organic cotton, goes back to the field with its new campaign and le ...