2022

by Kyna Intel created 2022-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
Why brands should pay 10 cents more
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 04, 2022 10:06 AM

"Workers being fired without full pay and severance is a recurring problem in the garment industry. Not only do brands push suppliers to accept low payments for production orders, which means supplier ...

Nature has the answers: Transparency report 2021/2022
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 04, 2022 10:06 AM

"We’re constantly striving to do better in our Move to Natural journey. We pride ourselves on our transparency and our belief in the power of natural fibres. Determined to reduce our impact on the env ...

The Interline podcast: Transparency in action
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 04, 2022 10:06 AM

"What supply chain transparency means to a brand that has been practicing it for a long time. And what lessons that can offer for fashion as we move into an era of external regulation and accountabili ...

Hot Cities, Chilled Economies: Dhaka, Bangladesh
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 04, 2022 10:06 AM

"High temperatures and humidity leave many in Dhaka exposed to dangerous weather conditions. For the ten hottest days of a typical year, the apparent temperature (considering both heat and humidity) i ...

BD losing $6.0b for lower labour productivity
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 04, 2022 10:06 AM

"Experts have suggested taking prudent steps to control pollution and accelerate efforts to mitigate climate change (CC) impacts, as a recent global report said Bangladesh is losing about US$6.0 billi ...

Textile unions in MENA campaign for social protection
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 04, 2022 10:06 AM

"IndustriALL affiliates in Morocco, Jordan, Tunisia, Egypt and Palestine have launched a campaign to fight for social protection and for better health and safety standards in the region’s textile, gar ...

Made in Italy by the Chinese ep1: Fast fashion
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 04, 2022 10:06 AM

"The 'Made in Italy' label conveys a message of sheer luxury and high quality. But behind the label, the contribution of the Chinese is little known. These four-episodes of 'Made in Italy … by the Chi ...

New US list highlights forced labour risks
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 04, 2022 10:06 AM

"Uzbekistan cotton has been taken off the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) list of goods believed to be made with forced or child labour - but garments and textiles from Bangladesh, Pakist ...