From hemp to wood fibers- Greener alternatives to classic cotton tote bags
The tote bag is now being criticized for its environmental impact, especially because of the high consumption of water and cotton required for its manufacture. According to several…
Indian textile exporters seek government aid to pay wages
In a letter written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), representing about 8,500 exporters, urged the government to pay workers’ wages…
Indian regulator orders Johnson & Johnson to stop using raw material to make Baby Powder in India
The official at the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), who declined to be named citing the sensitivity of the matter, said a written order had been sent…
Hugo Boss invests in expansion of logistics centre in Filderstadt
The company is investing more than €100 million in the expansion project, with a focus on digitalisation and automation of processes, and the development of robotics solutions.The new…
One in seven women in Bengaluru garment factories face sexual violence, report says
One in every seven women working in the garment industry in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru have been raped or forced into a sexual act at work,…
Peelsphere wins first prize for green innovation at Kering Generation Award
Peelsphere stood out for its innovative circular approach, inventing a new leather-like material that is both waterproof and durable, made from fruit and seaweed waste through a cutting-edge…
Amazon workers strike in Spain ahead of Three Kings gift-giving
The strike, called by the country’s two main unions, CCOO and UGT, may affect the delivery of products for Epiphany, the day on which three kings brought gifts…
Swiss watch exports tick up to record level in 2021
Amid a strong recovery in the luxury sector, watch exports were up 2.7 percent compared to their pre-pandemic level in 2019, the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry…
Shoe brands urged to tackle forced labour at tanneries and ranches
It raised particular concern over China’s largest shoe retailer, Belle International, which failed to provide any information on its leather supply chain in a survey and made no…
Arts Thread names Global Design Graduate Show 2023 winners
The fourth edition saw over 5,823 students enter their work across Fashion/Accessories/Textiles, as well as Fine Art/Photography/Craft, plus Digital/Visual Communication/Film, and Product Design/Architecture/Interiors. And this year’s entries were…