2022

by Kyna Intel created 2022-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
Isko invests in waste-reducing weaving machines
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 16, 2022 04:50 PM

"New weaving machines will help Isko’s mission to reduce waste. The Turkish denim mill announced Friday it is investing in weaving machines manufacturer Itema’s latest rapier machine. The machinery is ...

Fashion company backs regenerative farming
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 16, 2022 04:50 PM

"The Citizens of Humanity Group has established a US-based farming programme to encourage farmers to adopt regenerative agriculture methods to grow cotton for its brands." ...

Global farming and its ‘50:50’ moment
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 17, 2022 04:06 PM

"News that the world has a “50:50” chance of exceeding the 1.5 degrees Celsius mark in the next five years is a wake-up call to the world. If you’re a cotton farmer struggling with drought in South Af ...

Spinnova adopts planning system amid growth
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 17, 2022 04:06 PM

"Finnish textile innovator Spinnova has collaborated with supply chain solutions provider Fellowmind to integrate an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system within its operations." ...

Turkish textile workers earn only 25% of a living wage
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 17, 2022 04:06 PM

"29% of interviewed workers earn just the minimum wage – despite overtime and premiums or allowances. Only 3% received the highest recorded wages: 5,000 TRY. As an estimated EU-SILC poverty threshold ...

Outcry over ‘forced’ jabs
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 17, 2022 04:12 PM

"Despite Prime Minister Hun Sen stressing that Covid-19 vaccinations are on a voluntary basis, some companies are said to be threatening their workers with the sack if they do not get the third jabs." ...

Fire in spinning factory caused by short circuit
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 17, 2022 04:12 PM

"A massive fire broke out on Thursday morning due to a short circuit in a yarn and thread factory in Ghulam Ishapur locality, located near Azimullah Chauraha Main Road in [Bhadohi]." ...

CottonConnect joins as an ISEAL Community Member
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 17, 2022 04:12 PM

"ISEAL is excited to welcome CottonConnect as an ISEAL Community Member. Working with an organisation with expertise and systems that support capacity building in the cotton supply chain is a great op ...

BRANDS Fashion wins Fairtrade Award 2022
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 17, 2022 04:12 PM

"BRANDS Fashion, the market leader for sustainable corporate workwear and fan merchandise in Europe, has been awarded this year’s Fairtrade Award in the Industry category. Last Thursday, Mathias Diest ...

The international companies refusing to leave Russia
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 17, 2022 04:12 PM

"Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine triggered an unprecedented exodus of companies out of Russia. Nearly 1,000 corporations have left the country, according to Yale University’s extensive database. ...