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by Holden Hao created 2021-02-26T15:29:49+07:00
Crystal’s Carbon-neutral Headquarters and CEO Video Doubles Down on Net Zero 2050

Crystal’s Carbon-neutral Headquarters and CEO Video Doubles Down on Net Zero 2050

Crystal International is ramping up long-term decarbonisation actions, following the Net Zero 2050 Vision announced in March 2022. To demonstrate the net zero motivation, Crystal International has newly released a promotional video tied to the Group’s net zero commitment...

ITMF Awards 2022: Meet the winners

For the first time, the so-called ITMF Awards 2022 were presented in two categories, which are "Sustainability & Innovation" and "International Cooperation".

ILO adopts code of practice on safety and health in textiles, clothing, leather and footwear industries

More than 60 million workers around the globe will benefit from concrete guidance on improving safety and health in one of the world’s oldest manufacturing sectors.

ILO and BGMEA join hands to continue safety momentum in RMG sector

ILO and BGMEA join hands to continue safety momentum in RMG sector

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have joined hands in a bid to continue the momentum of workplace safety in the garment industry of Bangladesh.

International Women’s Day 2022: Investing in care for all

International Women’s Day 2022: Investing in care for all

The ILO celebrates this year’s International Women’s Day by advocating for large-scale investments in a package of transformative care leave and services that benefit workers, children, families, businesses, societies and the planet.

2021 Remake Fashion Accountability Report

2021 Remake Fashion Accountability Report

Remake has updated its approach to holding the industry to account. In writing this report, we relied on the expertise of labor rights organizations; professors of human rights, employment, fashion and law; and experts in the fields of sustainability, environmental justice and...

Remake: Fashion Accountability Report 2022

Remake: Fashion Accountability Report 2022

This blog article was originally published on the Remake website and was written by Sumedha Vemulakonda. Vemulakonda is an ethical fashion advocate and a writer and ambassador for Remake.

10 Years Have Passed Since the Rana Plaza Collapse, Here’s Where We Are

10 Years Have Passed Since the Rana Plaza Collapse, Here’s Where We Are

This blog article was originally published on the Remake website and was written by Jemima Elliott. Jemima is an ethical fashion advocate and a writer and ambassador for Remake.

Asia garment and textile industry seeks path to bright and sustainable future

Representatives from ten Asian countries discuss challenges facing industry in aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic and global trends shaping the sector.

RMG exporters face fresh pressure as buyers seek discounts

International clothing retailers and brands are demanding up to 5 per cent discounts from Bangladesh's apparel exporters, adding another challenge for the suppliers who are already grappling with multiple issues amid volatile global economic scenario.

It’s Not You, It’s ‘Re’: why some circular fashion businesses struggle to succeed

There are devastating break-ups going on in the fashion resale and repair sectors right now. It’s just not working out for many of the resale and repair sites that exploded onto the market in recent years. It’s difficult to make money, investors are getting the ick and becoming...

Makers of High Fashion, Karnataka's Skilled Garment Workers Are Cheated of Fair Wages

Elections do not excite them as successive governments have robbed them of a chance to make a good living. While many have left this line of work, companies do not care as they can always find replacements among migrants.

Indonesian Gov’t Gives Employers Leeway to Cut Wage Costs Amid Global Economic Challenges

On 8 March 2023, the Minister of Manpower issued a new regulation that allows certain export-oriented, labor-intensive enterprises to reduce employees’ working hours and/or wages in order to help them survive amid the ongoing global economic turbulence and waning worldwide...

Upcycling method turns textile trash to functional coatings

In an effort to make textiles more sustainable, a new method allows researchers to break old clothing down chemically and reuse polyester compounds to create fire resistant, anti-bacterial or wrinkle-free coatings that could then be applied to clothes and fabrics.

Parliament backs new rules for sustainable, durable products and no greenwashing

On Thursday, MEPs backed draft legislation to improve product labelling and durability and to put a stop to misleading claims.

Recycled and organic cotton denim gain market share

The denim industry is hard at work greening its supply chain, but one of the ways it’s cleaning up its act is currently dominating at retail. In-stock denim options incorporating recycled content have increased 28 percent in the U.K. and 18 percent in the U.S. year-over-year,...

9 Cambodian unions call on adidas to pay workers

In Cambodia 9 unions came together to protest at an Adidas store and offered a letter to store management.

Life and Building Safety (LABS) Initiative Expands to Indonesia

The Life and Building Safety (LABS) Initiative announced the launch of its operations in Indonesia today. The Initiative aims to promote safer working conditions for factory workers by mitigating preventable fire, electrical, and structural building safety risks in key production...

Pakistan's Economic Crisis Leaves Millions Unemployed

With major sectors reporting business closures and considering that the agriculture sector was hit hard by last year's floods, the road to economic recovery and simultaneous employment generation seems tough for Pakistan. The gap in demand and supply in Pakistan's employable...

Kyocera announces Forearth, a new sustainable inkjet textile printer

Forearth aims to eliminate virtually all water usage from fabric printing and contributes to lowering the environmental impact of the fashion industry.