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Medical Textiles / Facilities

10 April 2023

2 minutes
Under the scheme, healthcare textiles processing facilities can apply for certification by undergoing a rigorous evaluation process that includes site visits, documentation reviews, and testing of samples.

Much-Needed Healthcare Textiles Processing Facility Certification Scheme Launched in India

Functional healthcare wears just got a shot of audit and sustainability with the introduction of the Healthcare Textiles Processing Facility Certification Scheme for laundries that process them for reuse.

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  • Special Correspondent
Wage Theft / US Labels

7 April 2023

2 minutes
The findings of the Southern California Garment Survey highlight why greater outreach and stronger enforcement are needed to combat the inequities that exist in the garment and fashion industries.

Just $1.58/hr: ‘Made in the USA’ fashion Labels from South California Do Not Pay Fair Wages

More than 50 contractors and manufacturers violate the Fair Labor Standards Act with employers illegally paying workers part or all their wages off the books, with payroll records either deliberately forged or not provided, according to a garment survey.

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  • Staff Writer
Shein Effect / US Plans

7 April 2023

2 minutes
Marisa Runyon, Laura Kim, Maeve Reily, LaQuan Smith and Gary Wassner at the Shein X Design Summit event.

Shein Goes on US Overdrive, Recruits 500 Designers

Fast fashion juggernaut Shein’s $55 million incubator programme in the US is set to add 500 more designers this year to its existing roster of 3000, pushing its aggressive plans for the region.

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  • Staff Writer
SecondHand / Marketplace

6 April 2023

3 minutes
A ThredUp distribution centre. The research reveals new insights about key factors driving market growth; consumer shopping behaviour amid economic uncertainty and inflation, including younger generations' attitudes towards resale; and why retailers are adopting resale at an accelerated rate.

US Consumers Continue to Embrace Secondhand Amid Economic Uncertainty, Finds New ThredUp Survey

Online resale is the fastest-growing sector in the US with the secondhand market expected to grow 21% annually on average over the next 5 years, reaching $38 billion by 2027, says new research.

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  • Staff Writer
Trade Event / MFS AW 24/25

5 April 2023

3 minutes
The fabric trade show Munich Fabric Start is from 18–20 July. The innovation hub Keyhouse, the one-stop sourcing platform The Source, and the international denim trade show Bluezone will be held on 18–19 July.

Munich Fabric Start Revises Dates for Keyhouse, The Source and Bluezone to 18-20 July

Munich Fabric Start has revised its dates to 18-20 July to bring the trade shows closer to the collection rhythms and offer more time for further developments, the organisers have announced.

By
  • Staff Writer
Dyes & Chemicals / Innovation Pilots

4 April 2023

2 minutes
The library, which will accelerate the shift from harmful chemistry to more sustainable options by enabling visibility and access to innovations, is supported by Fashion for Good’s corporate partners along with other supporting stakeholders.

Digital Dyestuff Library Launched to Pilot Trials on Dyeing Innovations

Fashion for Good has launched a sustainable dyestuff library in a bid to accelerate the shift from harmful chemicals to more sustainable options.

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  • Staff Writer
Traceability / China Platform

4 April 2023

2 minutes
Models present green textile creations during the launch event in Shanghai.

China Launches Textile Traceability Platform to Align with Dual Carbon Strategy

The launch of the 'Reborn - China Fibre Zero Carbon Action 2023 — Sustainable Textiles Credible Platform' will now allow consumers in China to trace the process through the entire textiles and apparel industry chain from fibre to end-products.

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  • Staff Writer
Certifications / Banned Entities

4 April 2023

1 minute
Almost half the companies in the new Textile Exchange list are under indefinite bans.

Textile Exchange Updates List of Banned Certifiers; Most in Fresh List from China and Bangladesh

Updating its list of banned organisations, nonprofit Textile Exchange has said that the newly listed organisations may not be certified to any of its standards for the duration of the ban.

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  • Staff Writer
Climate Action / Impact Areas

4 April 2023

2 minutes
As part of its 2030 Strategy, Better Cotton has developed Impact Targets spanning soil health, women’s empowerment, pesticides, sustainable livelihoods, and climate change mitigation to help map out the journey ahead.

Better Cotton Beefs up Climate Strategy, Adds 4 New Impact Areas

In a bid to help increase yields and market access for smallholder farmers, promote decent work, reduce inequality, and drive women’s empowerment in cotton production, Better Cotton has come up with four new ‘Impact Targets’.

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  • Staff Writer
Living Wages / Initiatives

31 March 2023

3 minutes
Action on defining and implementing a living wage in the fashion industry has come from non-state actors. Non-state actors have applied pressure on the private sector to address the issue, resulting in brands and retailers adopting (and creating) a multitude of living wage initiatives and methodologies.

Labour Costs, Not Target Retail Price, Should Determine Garment Price For Living Wage, Researchers Conclude

Multiple initiatives have been established claiming to support living wages for garment workers. But, as most of these initiatives are corporate-led and voluntary, fashion companies can opt into initiatives with weak requirements, researchers have established.

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  • Staff Writer

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