"Ongoing repression by the military in Myanmar, following a coup d’état in February 2021, throws up significant challenges to business who operate in the country." ...
Workers from Intraco Design claim the factory has not paid wages for three months and protested by blocking the road. [Ed's note: see entry in Open Supply Hub for Intraco Design here.] ...
The explosion took place in Antim Knitting Dyeing & Finishing on the 7th floor. The fire destroyed clothing and machinery. A wall collapsed. The factory was closed for the day. [Ed's note: see entry i ...
"For the first time, a garment factory in Bangladesh has been upgraded from Gold to Platinum in LEED certification. Chittagong-based Pacific Jeans Group's NHT Fashions on Wednesday (March 1) received ...
"Two women were injured in a fire that broke out in a clothing factory in Izbat al-Sa'ida in Qantara West, Ismailia Governorate, and they were transferred to Qantara West Hospital for treatment." ...
"The Civil Protection Forces in Dakahlia Governorate managed to control a massive fire that broke out in a clothing factory in the village of Beblawiya, affiliated to the Belqas Center, without causin ...
"Workers at the Zhen Tai Garment Cambodia factory in Phnom Penh's Sen Sok district complain of poor living conditions as factory owners continue to suspend workers. Civil society officials believe tha ...
"While workers in some of the factories in the Board of Investment (BOI) zones are said to be provided increments, a recent economic relief allowance has been withdrawn, unions allege. FTZ Union leade ...
"Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Saturday said that the migrant workers in the state are safe and they need not worry. He said that strict action would be taken against those spreading rumou ...
"The off peak electricity tariff has increased by about 400 percent and this is an obstacle to garment factories to operate 24-hours a day, Deputy Chairman of the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF ...
"A tripartite board has been set up in Bangladesh to review the minimum wage of garment workers who are reportedly struggling to make ends meet amidst spiralling inflation." ...
"Uma Ganesan, 36, has been working in a garment factory in Tiruppur as an overlock tailor for the last 20 years. Her day begins at 4am. After completing her household chores, she goes to the knitwear ...
"A devastating fire broke out in a leather factory on Tiljala Road in the middle of the night. Around 12 o'clock in the night, local residents saw black smoke coming out of the factory in Punjabi neig ...
"Nine months have passed since the country witnessed a massive fire incident at the BM Container Depot in Chattogram's Sitakundu which left over half a hundred dead and many injured, yet most depots i ...
"Traceability is a prerequisite for a brand’s commitment to transparency toward the market and its customers who are increasingly demanding product information. But how do you share information that y ...
"Originally a work pant for miners, farmers and ranchers, denim is inherently durable. The growing consumer movement of buying fewer items of better quality, however, has underscored the importance of ...
"In the documentary Fashion Reimagined, the founder of luxury brand Mother of Pearl tackles supply chains, reveals hard truths and is right at home meeting sheep." ...
"The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), as an impact-driven global convener of around half of the apparel and footwear industry, today launches its Decarbonization Guide for Members. The Guide is pa ...
"IOAS (International Organic Accreditation Service) has suspended the accreditation of two organic cotton certification bodies for failing to meet the requirements of standards bodies." ...
"Plant-based leather alternatives are gaining traction in the market, but many are coated with polyurethane to ensure durability. Von Holzhausen says its new Liquidplant product can replace it." ...
