2022

by Kyna Intel created 2022-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
L Catterton establishes Impact Fund Platform
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 03, 2022 09:48 AM

"Consumer-focused private equity firm L Catterton is launching an impact investment platform to partner with the next generation of mission-driven consumer companies." ...

Major fashion brands increase emissions in 2022
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 03, 2022 09:48 AM

"Most fashion companies are still going in the wrong direction when it comes curbing planet-warming emissions, a report published Tuesday by environmental organisation Stand.Earth found. Brands includ ...

Nanollose fibre is converted into fabrics
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 04, 2022 09:16 AM

"Australian textile innovator Nanollose has announced that it has successfully converted its Nullarbor-branded cellulosic fibre into yarns and fabrics in partnership with apparel manufacturer Paradise ...

After 16 hours, garment workers call off protest
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 04, 2022 09:16 AM

"The garment workers of Olio Apparels Limited have called off their agitation over the late payment of salaries and allowances after about 16 hours. . [...] The factory owner claimed that the workers ...

At least 16 injured as lorry rear-ends bus in Wadduwa
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 04, 2022 09:16 AM

"A bus transporting staff members of a garment factory has collided with a lorry in the Suduweli Mankada area in Wadduwa today (Nov 02). Following the accident, at least 16 individuals were hospitaliz ...

Search is on for missing Korean businessman
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 04, 2022 09:16 AM

"A search is on for a Korean businessman who has disappeared, leaving a garment factory ‘completely stuck’ as it owes rent and wages. Kim Sunghyan was working as the President of Sahan International G ...

Discussion begins on responsible exit from Myanmar
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 04, 2022 09:16 AM

"IndustriALL Global Union has begun discussions with garment brands on a responsible exit from Myanmar, due to the deteriorating human rights situation and the impossibility of doing due diligence." ...

Startup 'turns textile waste into resource'
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 04, 2022 09:16 AM

"US startup Protein Evolution (PEI) claims to have developed technology capable of transforming textile and mixed-plastic waste into an infinitely reusable resource." ...