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Can 'gripper' robots shift garment making from Asia to the West? - Kyna Intel, 2022-11-16T12:42:34+07:00

"Germany-based Robotextile is one of several companies attempting to bring more automation to garment marking, an industry that still relies heavily on human ...

Supporting the Kenyan textile and apparel industry’s sustainable growth - Kyna Intel, 2022-11-16T12:42:34+07:00

"In 2022, IDH appointed Arup to complete an assessment on the current state of the textile, apparel, and footwear sector in Kenya. The objective of the project ...

Major fire at 3 hosiery waste godowns in Ludhiana - Kyna Intel, 2022-11-16T12:45:58+07:00

"A major fire broke out in three hosiery waste godowns at street number 2, Mayapuri, here on Tuesday morning. The godowns are situated in a residential area ...

Tazreen victims cry for justice a decade into deadly fire - Kyna Intel, 2022-11-16T12:45:58+07:00

"Ten years have passed since the fire that left 119 workers dead and more than 176 others injured. But, victim families are yet to get justice. Two cases were ...

Short-circuit blamed for huge fire at Summit Footwear - Kyna Intel, 2022-11-16T12:45:58+07:00

"The factory, which makes Aerosoft footware, is on the outbound side of Theparat (Bang Na - Trat) Highway in tambon Bang Chalong, and the blaze started about ...

Chinese migrant workers protest amid Covid-19 lockdowns in Guangzhou textile hub - Kyna Intel, 2022-11-16T12:45:58+07:00

"Residents confirm unrest erupted on Monday night in urban villages in Haizhu district, home to the country’s biggest fabric market Textile industry employees ...

Buying less and buying better is key to sustainability in fashion - Kyna Intel, 2022-11-16T12:45:58+07:00

"For too long, sustainability loitered outside of the c-suite, by the water cooler and on the cutting room floor. Now, largely in part to citizen and business ...

US customs pauses ACE forced labour change on ‘industry concerns’ - Kyna Intel, 2022-11-16T12:45:58+07:00

"US Customs and Border Protection has reportedly halted a forced-labour-related change to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) in light of industry ...

With new CEO, Textile Exchange looks to accelerate impact - Kyna Intel, 2022-11-16T12:45:58+07:00

"Founder La Rhea Pepper is stepping down and Claire Bergkamp, who built Stella McCartney’s sustainability department, will take her place. At the top of her ...

AAFA raises Spandex exemption in flammability rules update - Kyna Intel, 2022-11-16T12:45:59+07:00

"On November 14, AAFA submitted comments to the CPSC applauding proposed updates to flammability testing standards and requesting Spandex be added to the list ...