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To combat forced labor, the US needs more trade with developing countries, not less - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-22T08:48:39+07:00

"On Aug. 5, the United States trade representative tweeted out that public comments on its “first-ever trade strategy to combat forced labor” were due. I know ...

Unions and employers urge global brands to support Sri Lanka’s apparel industry - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-22T08:48:39+07:00

"IndustriALL Global Union affiliates and the employers’ organization in Sri Lanka are urging global apparel brands sourcing from the country to keep placing ...

Rayon unravelled: fashion’s most confusing fibre has a dark past but hopeful future - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-23T08:53:52+07:00

"The best way to understand rayon is to consider it an umbrella term for textiles that are made from cellulose, the building block of most plants. It can be ...

Responsibility falls squarely on authorities - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-23T08:53:52+07:00

"There are about 2,000 illegal chemical business entities in Old Town of Dhaka. After the Nimtali fire on June 3, 2010, the government issued directives to ...

Clothing recycler Helpsy forges new partnership - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-23T08:53:52+07:00

"Authorities in the US city of Medford, Oregon, have forged a partnership with clothing recycler and certified B Corp Helpsy in a bid to promote the circular ...

Real wages wane as inflation bites - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-23T08:53:52+07:00

"Galloping prices of goods erode real wages in Bangladesh amid surging inflation over the last few months, analysts say while low-paid workers press for pay ...

RMG workers struggle to survive rising commodity prices, owners say they are in hard times too - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-23T08:53:52+07:00

"Rahima, a cutting helper at Russel Garments in Narayanganj, used to buy low-priced fishes and occasionally broiler chicken, especially for her children. But ...

Primark makes cheap t-shirts more 'sustainable' - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-23T08:53:52+07:00

"Fashion giant Primark has announced that it is to make its lowest priced t-shirts from more sustainable materials as part of its mission to make ethical ...

H&M returns to Tmall but it’s far from business as usual - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-23T08:53:52+07:00

"Now, the company clearly sees Tmall as a soft return but has kept stores on platforms such as JD.com and Pinduoduo dormant. Interestingly, local media reports ...

How serious is the fashion industry about sustainability? And what role does trade journalism play? - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-23T08:53:53+07:00

"In this space, we have had a great deal of discussion about sustainability, supply chain, and the need for dramatic change in the textiles and apparel ...