Crystal International Announces Net Zero 2050 Vision
To cope with the looming climate threats, Crystal International steps up a long-term commitment – Crystal Net Zero 2050 Vision, in line with the climate science to keep global warming below 1.5oC. The company also sets the interim target of reducing 35% aggregate greenhouse gas...
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Crystal International Group Limited
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May 10, 2022
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...
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Crystal International Group Limited
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May 10, 2022
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".
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STAR Network
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October 03, 2022
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.
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International Labour Organization (ILO)
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October 12, 2021
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.
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Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA)
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January 28, 2022
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.
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International Labour Organization (ILO)
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March 04, 2022
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...
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Remake
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February 28, 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.
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Remake
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December 20, 2022
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.
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Remake
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April 24, 2023
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.
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Arron Goldman
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November 02, 2021
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.
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Asia Garment Hub
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May 11, 2023
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...
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Asia Garment Hub
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May 11, 2023
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.
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Asia Garment Hub
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May 11, 2023
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...
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Asia Garment Hub
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May 11, 2023
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.
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Asia Garment Hub
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May 11, 2023
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.
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Asia Garment Hub
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May 15, 2023
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,...
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Asia Garment Hub
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May 15, 2023
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.
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Asia Garment Hub
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May 15, 2023
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...
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Asia Garment Hub
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May 15, 2023
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...
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Asia Garment Hub
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May 15, 2023