2022

by Kyna Intel created 2022-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
Murtle’s project makeover for old shoes
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 14, 2022 12:49 PM

"A pair of old platform sandals rejigged with handwoven textile straps, a purse with flaking straps replaced with floral fabric, well-worn men’s casual shoes revamped with uppers. At Murtle, shoes, cl ...

Impact Report FY 2021/2022
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 14, 2022 12:49 PM

"Designing beautiful clothes that feel good is one thing, but we also imagine a world where we are doing good. One of our top priorities is to run our business with greater sensitivity to people and t ...

Fashion’s shaky climate commitments
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 15, 2022 09:57 AM

"At the summit’s key fashion-focused event on Friday, industry executives acknowledged the need for more and faster action. And yet the path to delivery remains vague and riddled with structural hurdl ...

A renewed vision for a sustainable RMG industry
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 15, 2022 09:57 AM

"As the country’s RMG sector aspires to become a leader in sustainable manufacturing, the industry is preparing itself for the next growth phase. Therefore, the BGMEA has realigned its vision with ESG ...

Jute mill fire in Bengal
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 15, 2022 09:57 AM

"In the second incident, fire was reported from a section of Kamarahati Jute Mill at around 8.30 am. Two fire engines were pressed into service and the blaze was under control." ...

Fashion’s toxic chemical footprint
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 15, 2022 09:57 AM

"Today, the regular use of petroleum-based products and other non-renewable assets are depleting the world’s natural resources. In addition to the damage caused by this depletion, the use of these nat ...

Bolt Threads launches Greener Pastures Pledge
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 15, 2022 09:57 AM

"US innovator Bolt Threads has said that fashion firms which commit to eliminating animal leather as part of its new ‘Greener Pastures Pledge’ will be given preferential access to the company’s Mylo b ...

Where does Higg MSI go from here?
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 15, 2022 09:57 AM

"At the Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s annual meeting in Singapore earlier this month, Amina Razvi, the organization’s executive director, immediately addressed the elephant in the room." ...

Deadly Safety Hazards
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 15, 2022 09:59 AM

"A Clean Clothes Campaign brief that was launched today shows that deadly safety incidents and violations occur regularly in Pakistani supplier factories to major brands. These incidents highlight the ...