2022

by Kyna Intel created 2022-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
25 workers sickened by AC refrigerant and heat
by Kyna Intel — last modified Aug 19, 2022 12:31 PM

"25 workers fell ill at a garment factory in Gazipur's Tongi due to 'excessive heat and toxic gases released from AC'. Of them, five were sent to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The accident took plac ...

Gomorrah introduces fully compostable menswear line
by Kyna Intel — last modified Aug 19, 2022 12:31 PM

"Gomorrah, a mission-based menswear brand that sells luxury plant-based and compostable clothes, has announced today the launch of their 100 percent compostable menswear line. Gomorrah's fully compost ...

Wage hike = rental hike?
by Kyna Intel — last modified Aug 19, 2022 12:33 PM

"Khmer Times reporter Nang Veasna and photographer Chor Sokunthea learn that workers remain wary of the outcome as many fear house owners will raise rental in tandem with salary hikes. [...] Tith Soth ...

Brand Performance Check: Schöffel Sportbekleidung
by Kyna Intel — last modified Aug 19, 2022 12:33 PM

"Summary: Schöffel Sportbekleidung GmbH (from here on Schöffel) has shown advanced results on performance indicators and has made exceptional progress. With a benchmarking score of 86, Schöffel is aga ...

Pre-owned apparel marketplace launches in Europe
by Kyna Intel — last modified Aug 19, 2022 12:33 PM

"LePrix, said to be the largest wholesale marketplace for retailers to source luxury pre-owned apparel, has expanded to Europe in a bid to accelerate circularity on the continent." ...

OCA welcomes new cohort of contributors
by Kyna Intel — last modified Aug 19, 2022 12:33 PM

"The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) has welcomed a new cohort of fashion brands and manufacturers, including the likes of Arvind Limited, G-Star Raw, Norlanka Manufacturing and Bonprix, as contribut ...

How is 3D printing changing the textile industry?
by Kyna Intel — last modified Aug 22, 2022 08:48 AM

"3D printing has revolutionized multiple industries in recent years, and now it may be changing the way we produce textiles. This article will look at the key role 3D printing techniques are playing i ...