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Apparel Insider spotlights financial and sustainability issues in the global apparel sector, blending exclusive news and insight with knowledgeable comment

08/09/2026

OSLO – Large quantities of clothing entering post-consumer collection systems are being discarded while still in good condition. An Apparel Insider analysed a new dataset covering more than 16,000 garments.

To read on visit: https://apparelinsider.com/most-discarded-fashion-still-has-life-left/

07/09/2026

BEIJING – China has told France to scrap its new anti-fast-fashion law, warning that action could follow if it refuses.

The threat came from China’s Ministry of Commerce, which accused France of discriminating against Chinese companies and using environmental rules as a trade barrier.

To read on visit: https://apparelinsider.com/china-warns-france-over-anti-fast-fashion-law/

14/08/2026

OSLO – Finnish forest products group Metsä Group has abandoned plans for a major new textile fibre mill. The company has warned that global overcapacity in man-made cellulosic fibres (MMCFs) is undermining the business case for higher-cost, responsibly produced materials.

Metsä Group said it will not proceed with its proposed Kuura textile fibre mill in Kemi, Finland, which had been expected to have annual capacity of around 100,000 tonnes. It cited a sharp deterioration in market conditions, driven particularly by the rapid addition of new MMCF production capacity in Asia.

To read on visit: https://apparelinsider.com/metsa-group-abandons-plans-for-new-mmf-mill/

13/07/2026

BEIJING – Shein is set to face the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s listing committee after securing Chinese regulatory approval for an initial public offering (IPO). The floating could value the online fashion giant at up to US$50bn.

The Singapore-headquartered company is scheduled to attend a listing hearing on Thursday, July 16, according to Reuters, which cited two people familiar with the process.

To read on visit: https://apparelinsider.com/shein-set-for-hong-kong-ipo-hearing-after-beijing-approval/

24/06/2026

WASHINGTON – A new review from the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) has questioned whether organic cotton’s environmental claims properly account for lower yields. ICAC warns that comparisons with conventional cotton can be misleading if they focus on inputs per hectare rather than impacts per kilogram of fibre.

To read on visit: https://apparelinsider.com/icac-questions-organic-cotton-claims/

17/06/2026

WASHINGTON – More than 750 garment workers in Guatemala have received US$6m after labour rights groups uncovered wage theft at a Target supplier factory. The Worker Rights Consortium said the funds were provided by SAE-A Global Trading, the South Korean apparel group which was sourcing from the KOA Modas factory for Target.

To read on visit: https://apparelinsider.com/workers-at-target-supplier-win-us6m-in-back-pay/

08/06/2026

ISTANBUL – The organic cotton sector must increase investment and collaboration if it is to build more resilient supply systems. This was the rallying cry of industry leaders at the recent Organic Cotton Summit in Istanbul.

To read on visit: https://apparelinsider.com/organic-cotton-sector-calls-for-investment-to-build-supply-resilience/

02/06/2026

WASHINGTON – Global production is forecast to decline in 2026/27 as rising input costs, drought and competition from man-made fibres weigh on the sector. This is according to the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC).

ICAC said world cotton area is projected to fall by 1 per cent to 30.1 million hectares, while production is expected to decline by 2 per cent to 25.7 million tonnes. Global cotton trade is also forecast to drop by 1.4 per cent to around 9.5 million tonnes.

To read on visit: https://apparelinsider.com/cotton-output-set-to-fall-as-costs-and-climate-pressure-grows/

29/05/2026

BRUSSELS – The European Commission has fined Chinese online retailer Temu €200m for breaching the Digital Services Act. The landmark enforcement action is a potentially huge blow for one of the fastest-growing online retail platforms in Europe.

To read on visit: https://apparelinsider.com/eu-fines-temu-e200m-over-illegal-product-risks/

27/05/2026

(PFAS) have long played a defining role in textile performance. From outdoor wear to everyday apparel, these chemicals have enabled products to repel water, oil and stains in ways that helped shape both consumer expectations and industry standards.

To read on visit: https://apparelinsider.com/the-next-phase-of-pfas-elimination-for-textiles/

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