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Brands face new pressure on labour rights - Kyna Intel, 2021-07-14T17:23:21+07:00

"Activists and regulators are dialling up scrutiny on brands after fragile protections for garment workers collapsed under pandemic stress. When the pandemic ...

Stylecraft workers state protest for wage arrears - Kyna Intel, 2021-07-14T17:23:21+07:00

On Tuesday afternoon, 13 July, workers from Stylecraft garment factory went on strike over unpaid wages and allowances. They protested inside the factory ...

Shein is the future of fast fashion. Is that a good thing? - Kyna Intel, 2021-07-14T17:23:21+07:00

"The Chinese retailer is fast becoming Gen Z’s favorite fashion company, for its low prices and savvy social media use. [...] There are tens of thousands of ...

Committee to give garment workers a boost - Kyna Intel, 2021-07-14T17:23:21+07:00

"A UN-backed advisory committee – charged with ensuring labour rights and adequate working conditions in the Kingdom’s export factories producing garments and ...

Long holidays to derail garment export recovery - Kyna Intel, 2021-07-14T17:23:21+07:00

"Garment shipment will suffer a serious setback if production is suspended in July and August as it is the prime season for apparel manufacturers since sales ...

Inditex urged to back new Accord agreement - Kyna Intel, 2021-07-14T17:23:21+07:00

"Workers' rights campaigners are putting pressure on Zara owner Inditex, on the day of its annual shareholder meeting today, to sign a new legally binding ...

Why so many fires in Narayanganj? - Kyna Intel, 2021-07-14T17:23:21+07:00

"Sources at the district firefighting unit said they fought 127 fires at small and heavy industries in the city last year, while countless smaller fires went ...

Court won't toss out case of Canada Goose's allegedly misleading "ethical, sustainable" fur claims - Kyna Intel, 2021-07-14T17:23:21+07:00

"A federal court has handed down a bit of a mixed ruling in a lawsuit accusing Canada Goose of misleading consumers about the nature of the trapping methods ...

Professor Parik Goswami joins Textiles 2030 Advisory Board - Kyna Intel, 2021-07-14T22:55:07+07:00

"The University of Huddersfield is now an affiliate signatory to a major expert-led initiative that will see UK’s fashion industry leaders work together to ...

Don’t call it rental: Inside the rebrand for fashion - Kyna Intel, 2021-07-14T17:23:21+07:00

"Rental and resale are both considered key components for circular fashion. But compared to resale, rental’s luxury endorsements have been slow-going. Rental ...