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by Holden Hao created February 26, 2021

Clothing retailers want QR codes to replace bulky tags

If the apparel industry gets its way, small labels with QR codes on them would replace the bulky clothing tags that offer washing instructions and other information.

Workers protest against wage theft by int’l company

LAHORE:Labour rights organisations, trade unions and Asia Floor Wage Alliance (AFWA) Pakistan organised a demonstration at Qainchi, Ferozepur Road against the alleged wage by a multi-national company.

India's Invisible Workforce: Women Home-Based Workers Paid Little, Have No Legal Protection

In the absence of laws and without any bargaining power, home-based workers in India are often compelled to take up work for extremely low wages, without any social security.

Unspun launches 3D weaving to reduce waste in fashion

Unspun, the California startup known for making custom-fit jeans based on its 3D body scan technology, is expanding from software into hardware and is doing so with $14 million in Series A funding.

Inditex And Jeanologia Develop Air Fiber Washer, The First Industrial Air System Designed To Reduce Microfiber Shedding In Textiles

Inditex and Jeanologia have jointly developed Air Fiber Washer, the first industrial air system designed to extract microfibers during garment fabrication and thus reduce subsequent shedding in domestic laundering.

Looming water shortage for rice, cotton crops worries exporters in Pakistan

Exporters have expressed concerns over expected water shortage for rice and cotton crops during the current Kharif season.

Driving Material Innovation with Eco-Engineering

There are material engineers, and then there are material eco-engineers. Polartec is the latter.

Be prepared: Experts dissect EU sustainability due diligence legislation at Denim PV

The European Union is cracking down on disposable fashion with mandatory corporate sustainability due diligence legislation that could be finalized by this time next year.

Waste water bottles boosting technical textile business in Surat

We just throw away water bottles, but this waste bottle is giving a new height to Surat’s textile industry.

A fifth of European textile waste could become new garments – but how do we get there?

At least one-fifth of Europe’s textile waste could be reworked into new clothing, reports a McKinsey study, which also estimates that a circular economy for textiles could become profitable and create 15,000 new jobs in Europe by 2030.

Navigating ESG Regulations and Updates Around the World

Navigating ESG Regulations and Updates Around the World

ESG brings opportunities to enterprises of all sizes and ESG regulations promote transparency, consistency and accountability while encouraging sustainable development practices and improving ESG performance. Thus, understanding the current and upcoming regulations is crucial,...

Do you know how the Better Buying Purchasing Practices IndexTM was created?

Do you know how the Better Buying Purchasing Practices IndexTM was created?

As Better Buying publishes its 8th Garment Scorecard from the Better Buying Purchasing Practices IndexTM (BBPPI), our President and Co-Founder Marsha Dickson reviews the rigorous research and development Better BuyingTM carried out to create the Index, and to develop measures of...

The Apparel Industry is a Real Mess, writes Dr. Marsha Dickson

The Apparel Industry is a Real Mess, writes Dr. Marsha Dickson

At least some suppliers have given up on the big legacy brands that they used to all think they wanted to work with, and many predict that these brands are destined to fail because of their inefficient, complicated, and costly operations. One observed that SME brands are his...

Two new professional trainings to promote Gender Equality and prevent violence and harassment in the workplace

Two new professional trainings to promote Gender Equality and prevent violence and harassment in the workplace

Nowadays, an average of 35% of women in the globe fall victim to direct violence at the workplace. At amfori, we are dedicated to support our members to improve their policy related to Gender Equality. That is why, we are proud to announce the launch of two new trainings on this...

COP 16: A Call to Action for Biodiversity

COP 16: A Call to Action for Biodiversity

The sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity recently took place in Cali, Colombia. This conference comes at a critical time when the world is grappling with a significant loss of biodiversity.

Statement: amfori Strongly Encourages EU Institutions to Prioritise an Effective Implementation of the EUDR

Statement: amfori Strongly Encourages EU Institutions to Prioritise an Effective Implementation of the EUDR

amfori Strongly Encourages the EU institutions to agree on the initial proposal by the Commission as soon as possible

The Importance of the Audit Integrity Process in ESG Due Diligence

The Importance of the Audit Integrity Process in ESG Due Diligence

In today’s interconnected business landscape, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards are no longer optional — they are essential for sustainable growth. Companies operating within global supply chains are facing mounting pressure to demonstrate their commitment to...

Collective action to mitigate environmental impacts in fashion supply chain

Collective action to mitigate environmental impacts in fashion supply chain

14 brands and 626 manufacturers in textile, garment, and footwear industry in Vietnam joined forces in a collective action to mitigate environmental impact. This is part of the German government-supported Initiative for Global Solidarity (IGS).

Better Buying 2024 ratings cycle is open for ratings until May 31st

Better Buying 2024 ratings cycle is open for ratings until May 31st

Suppliers are invited to rate their brand and retailer customers' purchasing practices on the Better BuyingTM platform by May 31st. It's 100% anonymous and your data and insights will help drive the race to the top on purchasing practices.