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Opinion: Outland Denim’s CEO says this year’s ethical fashion guide is misleading shoppers - Kyna Intel, 2021-11-12T15:31:12+07:00

"How is it possible that certain brands can score so highly, and yet have a reputation of social and environmental exploitation? I believe this report is ...

Poland discusses draft laws to facilitate the cultivation of hemp fibre - Kyna Intel, 2021-11-12T15:31:12+07:00

"On 20 April 2021, the draft bill on hemp fibre ("Draft Bill") was submitted to the Sejm (the lower house of the Polish Parliament). The aim of the Draft Bill ...

‘Massive’ protest of Clarks staff planned outside warehouse with Somerset Labour support - Kyna Intel, 2021-11-12T15:31:12+07:00

"This comes after a staff strike started last month in response to a 'fire and rehire' policy. Clarks staff have planned a march and rally in Street this ...

Fire burns down cotton factory and warehouse in Chandpur - Kyna Intel, 2021-11-12T15:31:12+07:00

"A devastating fire in Chandpur Sadar upazila's Dakshin Tarpurchandi village burnt to ashes a cotton factory and its warehouse on Wednesday. The factory made ...

Fashion's climate goals have a funding problem - Kyna Intel, 2021-11-12T15:31:12+07:00

"There’s a funding gap in fashion’s sustainability commitments, made clear in a new report estimating a $1 trillion deficit in reaching decarbonisation goals. ...

Brands rake in millions as Alibaba’s Singles’ Day enters last stretch - Kyna Intel, 2021-11-12T15:31:12+07:00

"Alibaba said that nearly 400 brands, including Apple Inc and L’Oréal SA, have raked in more than $15 million in sales each during its Singles Day ...

[Online Seminar] New due diligence laws in Europe and the US: How will they affect Asian supply chains - Kyna Intel, 2021-11-12T15:31:12+07:00

"Mandatory due diligence in supply chains shows once more how interconnected supply chains are. These requirements coming from Europe and America though the ...

How fast fashion dumps into the Global South - Kyna Intel, 2021-11-12T15:31:12+07:00

"The U.S. far outpaces other countries in sending used clothing to Africa and Asia – with adverse environmental consequences. The fast fashion industry has ...

Green Theme launches PFC-free stain repellent - Kyna Intel, 2021-11-12T15:31:12+07:00

"US textile finishing specialist Green Theme Technologies (GTT) has added a PFC-free and water-free stain release treatment to its range of Empel-branded ...

Scientists 'turn textile sludge into bricks' - Kyna Intel, 2021-11-12T15:31:12+07:00

"Scientists in Brazil are looking into the feasibility of converting waste sludge from textiles production into a raw material for the traditional ceramic ...