The World Trade Organization (WTO) has almost halved its growth rate prediction from 4.7% to 3% for 2022. The prime reason is the Russia-Ukraine war, but there are other reasons too.

In addition to showing fair financial practices and business dealings free from corruption and bribery, Fair Wear and ETI member brands showcased particularly good communication practices.

The US Federal Trade Commission used its Penalty Offense Authority last week to take action against retail giants Kohl’s, Inc and Walmart, Inc for falsely marketing dozens of rayon textile products as bamboo.

At the start of 2022, the biggest question was when the supply chain would return to normal. there is still no definitive answer. However, major retail container ports in the US have begun to catch up with the backlog of cargo seen over the past several months, and could experience another surge this summer.

A first-of-its kind scorecard ranking PFAS policy commitments from a swathe of leading retail and apparel brands has put Levi Strauss & Co at the top for already eliminating PFAS from its supply chain. However, global brands like Macy’s, Nordstrom, Costco, and others received low or failing marks.

The H&M Foundation has announced its winners for the 2022 Global Change Awards (GCA).

Your next trendy handbag could be fashioned from “leather” made from a fungus. Researchers have harnessed this organism to convert food waste into sustainable faux leather, as well as paper products and cotton substitutes, with properties comparable to the traditional materials.

The View Premium Selection of Munich Fabric Start stands for the latest developments, first colour and material trends and the presentation of a selected, high-quality product portfolio.

The Imagining Sustainable Fashion Award for 2022 by CLASS has been bestowed on Vishal Tolambia, 24, a graduate with an MA in Fashion Futures from the London College of Fashion and in Fashion Design from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) India.

Research by American Apparel & Footwear Association finds that a third of the counterfeit products do not comply with US product safety standards.