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Apparel companies become careful as OECD warns on coronavirus

Financial institutions have warned of the impact coronavirus could have on the global economy as clothing and footwear companies assess…

4 years ago

OECD, CNTAC signs MoU to strengthen China garment partnership

The China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OECD to intensify co-operation and promote…

6 years ago

Cascale, Fair Wear Foundation join forces to tackle labor rights

Cascale and Fair Wear Foundation are teaming up to tackle human and labor rights issues in the apparel industry, while…

1 month ago

Investor’s ‘grave concern’ over slavery risk in Nike supply chains

Nike is coming under closer scrutiny from its shareholders since it continues to say nothing in response to worries about…

1 year ago

Oeko-Tex launches responsible business tool for supply chains

Oeko-Tex is launching its responsible business tool and certification, which it hopes will help retailers and textile and leather brands…

2 years ago

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol earns recognition as a Standard for Sustainable Cotton

The US Cotton Trust Protocol has been approved as a standard for sustainable cotton by Siegelklarheit, a German Federal Government…

2 years ago

AGT launches Responsible business conduct guide ahead of EU due diligence law

In preparation for upcoming legislation, the Dutch Agreement on Sustainable Garments and Textiles (AGT) has drafted an extensive document.

2 years ago

Parachute pledges to become carbon neutral by Earth Day 2022

US-based premium multi-category lifestyle brand, Parachute, has released a list of measurable goals for the coming years, all of which…

2 years ago

Oeko-Tex launches new Impact Calculator for textile and leather industry

Oeko-Tex® has launched a new ‘impact calculator for the textile and leather industries, to identify the most significant consequences from…

2 years ago

Dutch AGT expands its assessment methodology

The Dutch Agreement on Sustainable Garments and Textiles (AGT) has updated its assessment methodology to provide a practical explanation of…

3 years ago