"Workers at Adidas supplier Can Sports Shoe continued their strike this morning demanding better working conditions at the factory" (00:27-minute video). [Ed's note: see entry for Can Sports in the Op ...
2022
"Sports Direct owner Frasers Group has bought Missguided for £20m, after the online fashion retailer collapsed into administration. Chief executive Michael Murray said the group, which also owns House ...
"The BoF Sustainability Index 2022 finds fashion’s efforts to improve environmental and social impact are falling short. Join us for a new masterclass series designed to explore key levers for change. ...
"Yep, the brand released its first ever closed-loop sneaker (in the recycling world, that means a product that can be used, recycled, and then turned into something else). The kicks are recyclable thr ...
"Synopsis: The EU plastic industry plays an important role in determining the fate of our climate, environment, health and economy. To compete on a global scale and save our finite natural capital, co ...
"This year, contestants on the TV show Love Island will be scantily clad in secondhand rather than new clothing – a pivot away from fast fashion that could influence more eco-conscious shopping habits ...
"Myat Thida, who recently crossed the border into Thailand illegally, said her former employer, a slipper factory in Mae Sot, western Thailand, treated its Myanmar staff much differently than their Th ...
"The ZDHC Foundation (ZDHC) and The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) have unveiled details of the next stage of a major initiative to address the issue of microfibres in textile manufacturing wastewater." ...
"Launched in France, the Chantelle Group is now launching its 100% recyclable Chantelle One series on the German market. According to the company, it has not previously been possible to completely rec ...
"Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:CPRI) is proud to announce the creation of The Versace Foundation in connection with Pride month 2022. The company has pledged $10 million to further the foundation’s mis ...
"Did you know that 3D technologies could also be used to reduce the carbon footprint of sports footwear? The idea of doing just that was recently realized thanks to a collaboration between the compani ...
"Lenzing and Candiani Denim have developed Tencel Limited Edition with hemp and Coreva fabrics. The fabric is a blend combining the Italian mill’s biodegradable stretch denim technology with the Austr ...
"Tamsin Lejeune, founder and CEO of the Ethical Fashion Forum and Common Objective, is uniting a global community behind a mission to make fashion more sustainable. Lejeune worked as an architect befo ...
"A new study on alternative models for social protection for garment workers by Cornell University validates the proposed Pay Your Workers-Respect Labour Rights agreement. The study, undertaken by the ...
"The Ellen Macarthur Foundation has partnered with Italian non-profit organisation, Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI), to launch a new set of awards aimed at bringing circular design for fas ...
"The Higg Brand and Retail Module (BRM) is part of the Higg Index, a suite of tools for the standardized measurement of value chain sustainability. These tools make it possible to measure the environm ...
"The 30 largest listed fashion firms must do more to hit Paris climate accord targets and U.N. sustainable development goals, although some are improving their social and environmental credentials, Th ...
"Woolybubs, maker of planet-friendly kids shoes, debuts the Newbie, the world’s first disappearing baby shoe dissolving in boiled water." ...
"It is no secret that traditional dyeing methods devastate the environment and pose health risks to humans. It is a reality that begs the question, isn’t it time for the textile industry to seriously ...
"Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR), a leading New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, and Coach today took steps to further improve the sustainability of Tapestry and Coach’s ...