2022

by Kyna Intel created 2022-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
Mod Indo accused of union busting, layoffs
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 01, 2022 02:51 PM

"Workers in Indonesia who make Calvin Klein clothes at Mod Indo factory say all workers who spoke up about sweatshop working conditions and tried to organize a union have been fired. But workers insid ...

The Interview: Anya Hindmarch
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 01, 2022 02:51 PM

"Anya Hindmarch founded her business in London in 1987 and it has since grown into a global brand. Today, it is as known for its luxury, organisation-obsessed accessories as it is for its groundbreaki ...

Lace manufacturer launches natural dye solution
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 01, 2022 02:51 PM

"Sri Lankan lace manufacturer Noyon Lanka has launched a 100 per cent natural dye solution for lace which it says is the first of its kind to be approved by the Control Union agricultural certificatio ...

Allbirds: First sneaker made of vegetable leather
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 01, 2022 02:51 PM

"After merino, eucalyptus and sugar cane, Allbirds is now launching another new material: the Californian brand's first leather-like sneaker will be available in September as a limited edition. A high ...

PET recycler acquires fibre firm
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 01, 2022 02:51 PM

"PET Baltija, a leading European PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) recycler, has acquired Czech textile producer Tesil Fibres in a bid to vertically integrate the two’s operations and increase the avai ...

JSRTEX adopts Alchemie's dyeing solution
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 01, 2022 02:51 PM

"Taiwan-based JSRTEX, a leading textile innovator in Asia, has completed its first sustainable dye run using the ground-breaking EndeavourTM waterless dyeing system from UK textile industry disruptor ...

3 sustainable fashion stocks to buy now
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 01, 2022 02:51 PM

"In short, the fashion industry faces myriad ESG challenges, as well as financial tests, with inflation and the possibility that a recession is on the way. These three companies are up to the task. Al ...

Shooting in garment factory, two hospitalised
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 02, 2022 10:46 AM

"According to Simtex factory authorities and the police, on Wednesday afternoon, Lt Col Md Anisur Rahman (Retd) entered the factory with 10 to 15 outsiders claiming he was the owner of the factory. La ...