2023

by Kyna Intel created 2023-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
Lululemon debuts shirts made from plant-based nylon
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 21, 2023 11:42 AM

"Lululemon is launching a T-shirt made from plant-based nylon, part of the activewear company's commitment to making its business completely sustainable by 2030. The company on Tuesday announced the r ...

S.Oliver pays sacked garment workers €100k
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 21, 2023 11:42 AM

"German fashion brand S.Oliver has paid out €100,000 (US$110,000) to 2,000 former workers of an Indonesian garment factory [Jaba Garmindo] which went bankrupt in 2015." [Ed's note: see entry in Open S ...

Fire at textile manufacturing unit: 1.40 crore loss
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 21, 2023 11:42 AM

"A huge fire broke out in the textile manufacturing unit of Patal. Building, machinery, products and raw materials were destroyed. The loss is estimated at Rs 1.40 crore. Yesterday morning at 12.15 a. ...

90% RMG factories paid festival bonus so far: BGMEA
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 21, 2023 11:42 AM

"About 82.19 per cent of garment factories paid partial salaries to their workers for April as of yesterday dispelling worries that many factories might fail to clear payments before Eid-ul-Fitr, acco ...

Major fire at thread factory, no casualty
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 21, 2023 11:42 AM

"A major fire broke out in a thread factory in Jajmau area of the city in the wee-hours of Wednesday. No casualty was reported and the fire was brought under control." ...

New bid to make uniforms more sustainable
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 21, 2023 11:42 AM

"The Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors (NAUMD) has launched the Uniform Sustainability Collaborative (USC), a new industry initiative aiming to promote sustainable, circular ...

How to secondhand shop online, according to experts
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 21, 2023 11:42 AM

"There’s no question that combating the climate emergency requires large-scale, systemic change. But individual action is important too. One of the most meaningful changes you can make on a personal l ...

Material Change Insights 2022
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 21, 2023 11:42 AM

"Before we dive into the data, we must acknowledge the hard work of all participants and congratulate all 424 companies – including brands retailers, suppliers, and manufacturers – for their efforts i ...

Sustainable sourcing up - but so are emissions
by Kyna Intel — last modified Apr 21, 2023 11:41 AM

"The apparel industry's sourcing of 'more sustainable' raw materials is continuing to rise but greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are also climbing, according to a new report from Textile Exchange." ...