The European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing (Textile ETP) and chemistry innovation platform Axel’One have launched a 42-month project to advance circular economy practices in the textile industry.

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Non-profit Fair Wear Foundation has announced it will use fellow non-profit Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) data to promote human rights due diligence (HRDD) and eliminate audit duplication.

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South Korea has alleged harmful chemicals were found in 7 children's leather goods from Shein tested in Seoul, with an industry expert claiming this was not an isolated incident, as Shein maintains it is dedicated to safety and 'reliable products'.

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China moves apparel production abroad to keep sales (£)

China's apparel industry investment abroad continues on its upward trajectory with a focus on southeast Asia, but also further afield.

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Plans to construct a readymade garment factory in Egypt, which GlobalData estimates already holds 2,500 garment factories, have been announced, as the region looks on track to become a “critical trade hub.”

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Kornit Digital: Ongoing supply chain disruption shows need for change (£)

Printing firm Kornit Digital tells Just Style how it is helping the fashion sector navigate current challenges within the supply chain.

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Fashion brands are capitalising on trends created by musicians such as Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, but is it time the apparel sector took a more sustainable approach to the latest crazes to ensure the items will still stand the test of time?

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The Life and Building Safety (LABS) Initiative will be working closely with Amazon’s apparel factories in Cambodia, India, Indonesia and Vietnam to implement comprehensive assessments and safety training processes.

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Kenya breaks ground on the “world's first” garment factory made with recycled shipping containers, funded by the United States Agency for International Development and Trade Catalyst Africa.

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A new report has shed light on the second-hand clothing (SHC) sector in Africa, revealing an estimated 1.28m people employed in the trade, with 2.5m Africans dependent on income from the sector.

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Rturning CEO of Gildan Activewear has reported the dispute over his termination and replacement has been “very difficult” and claims it has cost the company $65m in severance and legal expenses.

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UK-based online fashion retailer Boohoo has decided against paying its directors £1m ($1.27m) in bonuses following its lacklustre FY24 results.

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Labour & human rights organisations urged Sri Lanka's government to “immediately halt” labour law reforms, as they allege the proposals could turn the country's garment factories into the “worst forms of sweatshop labour'.

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The EU Council adopted the ecodesign regulation, which sets requirements for sustainable products from the design phase, however GlobalData suggests apparel ESG mentions have declined in the last 12 months.

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Fashion industry experts reveal both financial and practical solutions for adopting recycled materials across the fashion supply chain.

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In 2022 Italian clothing company OVS announced a cotton cultivation partnership in Sicily which it says opened its eyes to the reality of raw material sourcing and wants more brands to do the same.

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Euratex and industriAll Europe have launched 'StitchTogether,' a new Europe-wide two-year project aimed at promoting social dialogue between employer and trade unions in Belgium, France, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Türkiye.

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The signatory brands that are part of the Action, Collaboration, Transformation (ACT) initiative only achieved a “slight increase” from 2021 in scores across the ACT Purchasing Practices 2023 Survey, with specific areas requiring “special attention.”

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ILO, Indonesia trade unions launch garment worker grievance process

The International Labour Organisation has developed a grievance application process for Indonesian garment workers in partnership with 3 trade confederations.

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A spokesperson for the H&M Foundation said the fashion sector “should not be afraid” of looking into the lessons from the recent failure of sustainable innovators such as Swedish company Renewcell.

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