2022

by Kyna Intel created 2022-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
Remaking fashion a force for good
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 21, 2022 09:41 PM

"Through educational resources, advocacy campaigns, and a sustainable brand directory, Remake continues to challenge the fashion industry’s many injustices. [...] Prior to founding her nonprofit Remak ...

Work stoppage at Appareltech
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 21, 2022 09:41 PM

500 workers at Appareltech Ha Tinh factory in Duc Tho district have downed tools, demanding a salary increase and improved benefits (including longer leave, adjusted working hours, better meals, and s ...

Mango brings forward sustainability targets
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 21, 2022 09:41 PM

"Spanish fashion brand Mango has brought forward its key sustainability targets having been buoyed by the pace at which it’s made progress over recent years." ...

Lingerie maker for Rihanna and H&M up for sale
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 21, 2022 09:41 PM

"The chief executive of one of the world’s largest lingerie manufacturers [Hop Lun] who makes intimates for Rihanna, Marks and Spencer and H&M is putting his $500mn business up for sale after his chil ...

Waterless dyeing go-ahead for Adidas
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 21, 2022 09:41 PM

"New plants in Indonesia and Vietnam as sports giant integrates technology into its supply chain at scale. NTX has announced the production-readiness of its NTX Cooltrans waterless dyeing technology a ...

Fashion haul content is destroying the planet
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 21, 2022 09:41 PM

"So for a haul video you might but 10-100 pieces of clothing, spending anything upward of £100, £500, £1000 on one brand. This is a lot of money, but you also get a lot of clothes, with most brands fr ...

Haitian sweatshop workers strike for livable wages
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 21, 2022 09:40 PM

"Textile sweatshop workers in Haiti are striking for better wages and working conditions as Haiti is experiencing a sharp rise in inflation and their wages haven't matched the increase. Police are try ...

What's the true cost of fast fashion
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 21, 2022 09:40 PM

“In the UK in 2016, we bought an estimated 1.12 million tonnes of brand new clothing. Meanwhile around £30 billion is hanging up in our wardrobes going unworn and garments are only lasting 3.3 years b ...

Almost 135,000 retail jobs lost during pandemic
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 21, 2022 09:40 PM

"Almost 135,000 traditional retail jobs were lost during the pandemic, GMB analysis of official figures suggests. In 2019, there were an estimated 1.2 million sales and retail assistants, retail cashi ...