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Big fashion companies send ‘ruined’ clothes to Cascade Locks for a chance at a new life - Kyna Intel, 2022-01-07T17:05:26+07:00

"Apparel companies often end up with piles of garments whose quality wasn’t up to usual production standards. Perhaps their hem or stitching is inconsistent, ...

For Myanmar workers, another problem emerges: labor abuse - Kyna Intel, 2022-01-07T17:05:26+07:00

"Factory managers in Myanmar are suppressing workers’ rights, with mandatory overtime and late payment of wages now routine following the Feb. 1, 2021, ...

Walmart arm did not deliberately remove Xinjiang goods, China exec tells analysts - Kyna Intel, 2022-01-07T17:05:26+07:00

"Walmart arm Sam's Club, responding to the furore in China over what local media said was its deliberate removal of Xinjiang-sourced products from its app, ...

What’s to come of Patagonia's microfiber washer, ‘fabric meta chip’ and other CES innovations? - Kyna Intel, 2022-01-07T17:05:26+07:00

"Sustainability innovations are kicking off in the new year. For one, Patagonia and Samsung are teaming up to develop a new washing machine that aims to curb ...

A federal vaccine mandate could worsen labor shortages across retail - Kyna Intel, 2022-01-07T17:05:26+07:00

"The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Friday to determine if the Biden administration can enforce a vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers as ...

Shein, the new 'ultra fast fashion' giant with unsavoury methods - Kyna Intel, 2022-01-07T17:05:26+07:00

"A new representative of “ultra fast fashion”, the group is overturning the codes of a sector already known for its difficult working conditions, by imposing ...

Silk brand launches recycling programme - Kyna Intel, 2022-01-07T17:05:26+07:00

"US silk brand LilySilk has partnered with textile recycling firm TerraCycle for a new consumer-facing service that will tackle post-consumer waste. The ...

Fast fashion is a master manipulator – here’s how - Kyna Intel, 2022-01-07T17:05:26+07:00

"Ever go shopping for a new dress or pair of shoes, only to return home with bags full of impulse purchases that caught your eye along the way? We’ve all been ...

Samsung, Patagonia team up to tackle microfibres - Kyna Intel, 2022-01-07T17:05:26+07:00

"Technology giant Samsung has teamed up with outerwear brand Patagonia to develop a new washing machine that aims to “minimise the impact of microplastics”. ...

Textiles 2030 wins gold for best environmental or sustainable programme - Kyna Intel, 2022-01-07T17:05:26+07:00

"Launched in April of this year, Textiles 2030: UK Sustainable Textiles Action Plan has been named the Best Environmental or Sustainable Programme by Corporate ...