2022

by Kyna Intel created 2022-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
Consumer brands demand clarity on recycled plastics
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 29, 2022 01:20 PM

"ChemSec’s new interview study shows that there is a gap between supply and demand when it comes to recycled materials, causing confusion and bottlenecks. Among other things, suppliers go out of their ...

Industry found lagging on circularity front
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 29, 2022 01:20 PM

"A new report on the efforts of 150 fashion brands and retailers to improve the circularity credentials of their garments gave them an average score of less than three out of 10." ...

Mango creates a fashion startup accelerator with IESE
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 29, 2022 01:20 PM

"Mango has created a fashion startup accelerator in collaboration with the IESE business school with the aim of promoting innovation in the company, detecting growth opportunities and participating in ...

Investors favor sustainable start-ups
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 29, 2022 01:20 PM

"Start-ups with a strong sustainability profile are rated 16% higher on average by investors. Eight out of ten financiers plan to invest in greener start-ups in the next 12 months. These are the findi ...

Shein to launch 'sustainable' collection
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 29, 2022 01:20 PM

"Ultra fast fashion giant Shein has raised eyebrows by launching a sustainable collection which it says will be an "affordable option for customers seeking to make a positive impact with their product ...

How polyester bounced back
by Kyna Intel — last modified May 02, 2022 10:37 AM

"Somehow, polyester went from being the world’s most hated fabrics to one of its favorites. It reinvented itself thanks to advances in materials science, and did it so successfully that many people do ...

Burn, baby, burn: Clothing to fuel
by Kyna Intel — last modified May 02, 2022 10:37 AM

"As part of their Re.Uniqlo programme, if you take your unwanted clothes back into Uniqlo stores in japan, they’ll burn them – yes, you read that right. Clothes they deem unwearable will be transforme ...

30% of garment factories fail to pay bonus
by Kyna Intel — last modified May 02, 2022 10:37 AM

"According to the industrial police, workers in 30% of factories have not yet received their bonus, and workers in 60% of the factories did not get 15 days salary in April. According to government gui ...