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LEEDS – A study by the University of Leeds and NGO WRAP found that the price of a T-Shirt is no guarantee of its durabil...
30/07/2025

LEEDS – A study by the University of Leeds and NGO WRAP found that the price of a T-Shirt is no guarantee of its durability. The research, which tested 47 T-Shirts from UK clothing brands, revealed that some of the cheapest garments outperformed luxury counterparts costing up to £395.
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Strengthening cashmere supply chains - empowering female herdersAcross Mongolia & Afghanistan, female herders are leadin...
26/09/2024

Strengthening cashmere supply chains - empowering female herders

Across Mongolia & Afghanistan, female herders are leading the way towards sustainable cashmere production. Thanks to , over 1500 women are gaining the tools to build resilient communities and a brighter future

Natural Fibres Insight Issue 2 is now available: Silk is a key issue of our second issue of
16/09/2024

Natural Fibres Insight Issue 2 is now available: Silk is a key issue of our second issue of

Nike shareholders have voted against two significant proposals aimed at addressing human rights and labour concerns in t...
11/09/2024

Nike shareholders have voted against two significant proposals aimed at addressing human rights and labour concerns in the company's supply chain during its annual meeting. One proposal, led by Domini Impact Equity fund, called for Nike to adopt binding agreements with supply chain workers in high-risk countries, aimed at improving human rights conditions.
Another, put forward by Pupils hare, called for a deeper review of forced labour and wage theft concerns.

Applied DNA kicks off cotton traceability pilot in PakistanApplied DNA Sciences, a leader in PCR-based DNA technology, h...
05/09/2024

Applied DNA kicks off cotton traceability pilot in Pakistan

Applied DNA Sciences, a leader in PCR-based DNA technology, has been awarded a subcontract from LRQA to participate in a pilot programme focused on isotonic testing for cotton traceability in Pakistan. Applied DNA will collaborate with Isotech, a subsidiary of Stratum Reservoir, to implement CertainT, it's traceability platform, for this project.

H&M to discontinue Afound brandH&M announced this week that it will be shutting down its digital fashion outlet. Around ...
22/08/2024

H&M to discontinue Afound brand

H&M announced this week that it will be shutting down its digital fashion outlet. Around was launched in 2018 as an outlet business with physical stores, offering discounted clothing from various external brands.

Shein to invest 250M euros in EU and UK ahead of potential London stock listingShein had announced a 250M euro investmen...
10/07/2024

Shein to invest 250M euros in EU and UK ahead of potential London stock listing

Shein had announced a 250M euro investment to "support British and European brands" over the next five years. The initiative includes a 200M euro circularity fund aimed at "advancing circularity options" in the fashion industry.

Microplastics discovered in human pen*ses for the first time, prompting concerns about their potential link to erectile ...
19/06/2024

Microplastics discovered in human pen*ses for the first time, prompting concerns about their potential link to erectile disfunction.

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Will EU countries go their own way to regulate fast fashion? Read about this and more in the new edition of Apparel Insi...
12/06/2024

Will EU countries go their own way to regulate fast fashion?
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Syre raises $100m for polyester recycling Syre the polyester recycling venture of H&M group, has secured a US$100m Serie...
28/05/2024

Syre raises $100m for polyester recycling

Syre the polyester recycling venture of H&M group, has secured a US$100m Series A funding round. The round includes substantial investments from H&M Group and key strategic partners including Giant Ventures, IMAS Foundation, Norrsken VC and Volvo Cars.

Our new report on Shein has arrived in the office. Order your copy today!
13/05/2024

Our new report on Shein has arrived in the office. Order your copy today!

Discover the secrets behind Shein's rapid rise in our latest report "How Shein is outpacing legacy fast fashion brands."...
16/04/2024

Discover the secrets behind Shein's rapid rise in our latest report "How Shein is outpacing legacy fast fashion brands." This meticulously researched report examine how the Chinese fast fashion brand has out-manouvered traditional fast fashion giants through innovative strategies, from agile supply chains to data-driven design processes.

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