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RMG workers struggling to stay afloat, need wage hike: Survey - Kyna Intel, 2022-09-02T10:50:09+07:00

"The country's apparel workers are far from earning a living wage, while their family expenditure is increasing with each passing day, said stakeholders on ...

It's time to upscale labour rights in garment factories: Rehman Sobhan - Kyna Intel, 2022-09-02T10:50:09+07:00

"Bangladesh needs to upscale labour rights in its factories now as the number of garment exports are rising by the day, said a noted economist today." ...

Assembly passes bill to end use of PFAS chemicals in new fabrics and textiles - Kyna Intel, 2022-09-02T10:50:09+07:00

"A bill to end the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) “forever” chemicals in new fabrics and textiles in California was passed by the ...

RGE aims to close loop on textile waste - Kyna Intel, 2022-09-02T10:50:09+07:00

"Leading viscose manufacturer Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) has outlined its intention to co-develop urban-fit, closed-loop textile-to-textile recycling solutions ...

H&M-backed UK start-up Alchemie seeks China distributor for water, energy-saving fabric dyeing machine to help fashion industry clean up its act - Kyna Intel, 2022-09-02T10:50:09+07:00

"Alchemie’s machine uses 95 per cent less water and 85 per cent less energy than traditional methods, says founder Alan Hudd The fashion industry produces ...

World-class lessons on zero-waste - Kyna Intel, 2022-09-02T10:50:09+07:00

"Designers from around the world find inspiration in traditional garment making in their quest to eliminate fabric waste. Bhaavya Goenka grew up watching ...

Department stores face growing CSR challenges - Kyna Intel, 2022-09-02T10:50:09+07:00

"Like countless companies and fashion labels, department store chains too are committed to reducing their impact on the planet. The International Association ...

Alpine Group partners with HERFinance - Kyna Intel, 2022-09-02T10:50:09+07:00

"Textile innovation and apparel manufacturing group Alpine Group announced on Thursday a partnership with financial inclusion programme HERfinance on the ...

‘Raped, blackmailed and cheated’ in Mauritius - Kyna Intel, 2022-09-02T12:04:19+07:00

"Desperate to lift her family out of poverty, Roksana (real name withheld) flew to Mauritius three years ago to work as a sewing machine operator. [...] But ...

Gov’t pays factory workers their salaries - Kyna Intel, 2022-09-02T12:04:19+07:00

"Sun Sing Garment factory workers who were owed salaries will have their dues paid by the government and the factory management will have to reimburse the ...