"Apparel Brands" News Archive

H&M leads the fashion industry by adjusting prices to reflect Bangladesh's 56% minimum wage increase, signaling a commitment to fair compensation for garment workers and addressing concerns in the labor-intensive sector.

The Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2023, proposed earlier this month, would require apparel and footwear brands to account for what happens to their products after they're sold - a first in the U.S.

As blended materials are more difficult to recycle, Refashion is looking for new outlets for non-reusable textiles and solutions to facilitate their recycling, which is still limited in Europe.

Certified Fair Trade and B Corp, Terra Thread ensures that its supply chain practices are traceable, transparent, and most importantly, ethical, ensuring the safety, health, and overall well-being of cotton farmers and the environment.

The CMA joins forces with global partners to combat greenwashing, promote consistent standards, suggest legislative changes, and advocate for stronger enforcement actions, aiming to tackle the fashion industry's greenwashing challenge in the UK.

Levi’s Recommerce partner Trove secures $30 million in Series E funding, driving the expansion of its innovative resale network and partnering with industry experts for strategic growth.

For nearly three years, Lanka Leather Fashion workers in Sri Lanka have been battling for their right to form a union, challenging a long-established German-owned company in Asia's oldest and one of the largest high-end leather garment producers, with notable clients like Hugo Boss.

Implementing responsible textile use, the Spanish clothing brand Sepiia has just managed to close a last round of financing among a group of private investors, with which they managed to raise funds for a total of 1.9 million euros.

Last month, PI Apparel launched its first edition of their Merchandise Planning conference which is the first of its kind. The two-day event brought together leading Merchants to discuss the latest trends and developments in data analytics, smart forecasting, and strategic planning for casting supremely customer-focused products.

Sourcing Leather Working Group tannery leathers and Responsible Wool Standard wool, Camper manufactures shoes that can be repaired and offers a lifetime warranty.