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A to Z of sustainable textiles - Kyna Intel, 2022-11-07T10:39:43+07:00

"Since natural fibers like cotton are resource-intensive to manufacture, and petroleum-based fibers like nylon and polyester are not ecologically friendly, ...

A turning point in Uzbekistan’s cotton harvest - Kyna Intel, 2022-03-11T16:05:05+07:00

"For the first time in eleven consecutive years of monitoring forced child and adult labor in Uzbekistan’s cotton fields, Uzbek Forum for Human Rights (Uzbek ...

A union at the frontline of collective bargaining in India - Kyna Intel, 2022-05-12T14:06:28+07:00

"The Karnataka Garment Workers Union (KOOGU) signed two consecutive Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with major Indian suppliers of ready-to-wear garments for ...

A union rights win for Next workers in Sri Lanka! - Kyna Intel, 2021-06-25T05:34:57+07:00

"After months of fighting for Next to formally recognise the Free Trade Zones & General Services Employees Unions branch union within the Next Manufacturing ...

A valuation of $100 bn has not yet been determined, says Shein; no IPO plans yet - Kyna Intel, 2022-04-07T14:18:29+07:00

"Recent reports state fast fashion brand Shein is seeking a new round of financing of $1 billion, with a valuation of about $100 billion. In response to this ...

A vegan-leather alternative made from single-use plastic? - Kyna Intel, 2021-09-14T16:10:38+07:00

"Many brands are adopting sustainable practises when it comes to fashion, from creating plant-based fabrics from fruit to repurposing plastic bottles into ...

A village where women made beedis is now full of small textile factories - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-15T12:15:01+07:00

"Village women here used to earn money by making beedis and the men had to go to other states to earn money. But a lot has changed with the passage of time; ...

A visit to C&A's flagship factory in the heart of Europe - Kyna Intel, 2022-11-10T10:11:23+07:00

"C&A is producing clothes in Germany again. The fashion giant sees its jeans factory in Mönchengladbach as a blueprint for the future of production in the ...

A visit to one of Bangladesh’s green garment factories - Kyna Intel, 2022-12-02T09:38:21+07:00

"FashionUnited wanted to know how that was possible and what the situation was on the ground and visited the Green Smart Shirts Ltd. (GSSL) factory when in ...

A wave of designers is changing the conversation around cultural appropriation - Kyna Intel, 2021-08-06T15:52:01+07:00

"Young and emerging brands are seeking more sustainable ways to work with indigenous artisans to support and promote their craft. Akosua Afriyie-Kumi’s handbag ...