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Chemicals in textiles and footwear: a proposal for regulations that offer more protection - Kyna Intel, 2022-03-17T16:09:30+07:00

"From 2016 to 2018, ANSES conducted a biomedical study whose aim was to identify the chemicals that had caused skin allergies in 50 patients, following a ...

Clothing: ANSES proposes new restrictions to limit toxic products - Kyna Intel, 2022-03-17T16:09:30+07:00

"ANSES [a network of nine reference and research laboratories located throughout France] - in partnership with Sweden - has requested more than 1,000 ...

Sit-in by garment workers at Shubra El Kheima garment factory - Kyna Intel, 2022-03-17T16:09:30+07:00

"Workers at a ready-made garments in Shubra El Kheima held a sit-in protest in front of the factory demanding payment of wages [which are two months overdue]." ...

HCMC industries expand into hinterlands as labor shortage persists - Kyna Intel, 2022-03-17T16:09:30+07:00

"Many HCMC manufacturers are expanding to other localities, especially the Mekong Delta, to utilize a readily available labor force. [...] Garment maker Nhabe ...

How to break up with fast fashion - Kyna Intel, 2022-03-17T16:09:30+07:00

"Technology has given rise to fast fashion. As new trends are bringing in huge profits for fast fashion giants, they are also having a detrimental impact on ...

Crystal International outlines carbon reduction goals - Kyna Intel, 2022-03-17T16:09:30+07:00

"Apparel group Crystal International has launched a Net Zero 2050 Vision and will work towards the interim target of reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) ...

Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour launches fully-funded PhD Scholarship - Kyna Intel, 2022-03-17T16:09:30+07:00

"The Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC) has funded an exciting Scholarship opportunity to explore circularity solutions and garment durability in ...

Can a new site help tackle greenwashing in fashion? - Kyna Intel, 2022-03-17T16:09:30+07:00

"As concerns over sustainability continue to grow, so too does greenwashing within the fashion industry. Shockingly, a recent study by Changing Markets ...

One retailer has promised to jump starting pay as high as $24 an hour. Who’s next? - Kyna Intel, 2022-03-17T16:09:30+07:00

"Target recently announced it will raise its starting wage for some workers to as much as $24 an hour. The exact starting wage will depend on the job and the ...

All refugees need fashion's support. Ukraine efforts offer some answers - Kyna Intel, 2022-03-17T16:09:30+07:00

"Fashion brands globally are rallying to provide long-term, meaningful employment for fleeing Ukrainians. It’s laudable – and could offer lessons to be ...