"Sophie Benson on the complicated relationship between fast fashion brands and charity shops. For anyone who has stuffed their unwanted belongings into charity bags in pursuit of that streamlined, ide ...
2023
"Fashion could learn a lot from the closure of coal mines when it comes to coupling social and environmental impact, experts say. But the process of a just transition is complex, and requires a radica ...
"Following Copenhagen Fashion Week's implementation of sustainability requirements for showcasing designers, Fashion Revolution policy and campaigns manager Ciara Barry argues that London Fashion Week ...
"FLA is closely monitoring developments on the ground and has been in touch with different stakeholders since the early hours of the earthquake. FLA recommends that members and other companies sourcin ...
"But even now, there’s little to suggest that the sector is better equipped for another crisis of similar proportions, a broad swath of experts recently told Cornell University’s Global Labor Institut ...
"It is reported that SASA Polyester Sanayi A.Ş. is exerting pressure on workers, conducting anti-union practices, and violating the right of workers to freedom of association. The company’s management ...
"In a joint meeting of IndustriALL Global and European Trade Unions affiliates in Turkey, unions raised concerns about purchasing power as wages decline and inflation rises." ...
"Premium kids’ clothing brand Hanna Andersson launches its first activewear line, with major leaps in sustainability. The 31-piece collection launched Tuesday, and features an array of color-blocked t ...
"Ba&sh is ready for resale in the U.S., partnering with resale provider Archive in a new turnkey program. While Ba&sh “Second Hand” officially launches in the U.S. on Feb. 7, the program already soft ...
"At Cycling Industry News we’re always keen to report on companies that really demonstrate their commitment to improving the environment. Presca Sportswear, based in Bristol, UK, might be a small bran ...
"4A Yarn Dyeing Ltd ticks every box when it comes to being a socially responsible and sustainable fashion supplier. Just Style investigates how managing director, Abdullah Hil Rakib, has ripped up the ...
"The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has included restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for the first time as part of its latest restricted substance list (RSL)." ...
"Firefighters have doused a fire that broke out at the Pakiza Textile factory in Jatrabari’s Shyampur." [Ed's note: see entry for Pakiza Textile in the Open Supply Hub here.] ...
"The designer traveled to Windsor Castle on Tuesday to collect her CBE, or Commander of the Order of the British Empire, from King Charles." ...
"Nona Source is strengthening its ties with young designers, who make up a large part of its customer base. Seeking to increase its visibility, particularly with these emerging talents, the platform f ...
"More and more clothing companies want to leave Asia and produce in Europe again. How realistic is that? And what will happen to the existing production sites? The German textile association DTB dedic ...
"Bestseller’s biggest menswear brand Jack & Jones is committing to securing more traceable organic cotton as it increases its direct-to-farm cotton usage." ...
"The Première Vision Paris trade show will return in July 2023 with a new format focused entirely on sustainable fashion." ...
"Danish fashion brand Ganni showcased the ‘Bou’ bag made from orange and cacti waste and recycled plastic as part of its commitment to phase out virgin leather from all its products by the end of 2023 ...
"Cornish clothing brand Seasalt is partnering with sustainable pre-loved clothing repair and resale specialist Reskinned. The takeback and resale initiative with Reskinned will allow customers to retu ...