2022

by Kyna Intel created 2022-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
Eye problems hit garment workers' wages
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 15, 2022 08:44 PM

"Female garment workers in Bangladesh are receiving lower salaries because of high rates of untreated near vison problems, according to a new study from the Orbis International eyecare non-profit. The ...

Application of International Labour Standards 2022
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 15, 2022 08:43 PM

"The Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations is an independent body composed of legal experts charged with examining the application of ILO Conventions and Recommend ...

Remei and On launch traceable t-shirt
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 15, 2022 08:45 PM

"With the On-T, the textile companies Remei and On have developed a T-shirt made from organic cotton that is fully traceable. Consumers can get all supply chain information by scanning the label. The ...

Remei reduces CO2 emissions for organic textiles
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 15, 2022 08:45 PM

"Remei will probably succeed in reducing its CO2 emissions in the production of its organic textiles by half in the current financial year. Transparency in the supply chain and high climate efficiency ...

Adidas unveils its first product with Spinnova
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 15, 2022 08:45 PM

"The adidas TERREX HS1 is the first product created in partnership with textile material company, Spinnova Part of the hoodie’s fabric is made from wood-based fibres The adidas TERREX HS1 is a step on ...

Encouraging responsible sourcing in our supply chains
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 15, 2022 08:45 PM

"We may all want our products to be sourced responsibly but mathematical modelling suggests firms need low-cost ways to signal their credentials, and more of us taking notice. [...] In my research wit ...

Byborre scales back, calls for industry change
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 15, 2022 08:45 PM

"The founder of Dutch apparel brand Byborre, Borre Akkersdijk, has written an open letter to the industry to explain why his firm’s latest collection will be the only one it releases this year. He sai ...

Melike Tekstil workers go on strike again in Antep
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 15, 2022 08:45 PM

"Melike Tekstil workers have refused the new pay raise offer announced by the boss and gone on strike again. [...] The workers left the job by not accepting the offer of 5200 TL last week. The boss as ...

Viet Glory workers refuse to return to work
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 15, 2022 08:45 PM

Workers at Viet Glory (in Dien Truong, Dien Chau) have gone on strike and presented a petition with 11 requests for management. Workers gathered at the front gate to await a company response. The main ...