IndustriALL, UNI Global Union and the Clean Clothes Campaign are welcoming the launch of the Rana Plaza Arrangement claims process, which will officially commence on the 24th March. They are now calling on brands to contribute to the Rana ...
Tags: Clothes, Apparel, Clean Clothes
Will your clothes and accessories change how you live your daily life? Wearable devices like smart watches, glasses and activity monitors were a big topic of conversation at South By Southwest Interactive this week - specifically their ...
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IAF’s Matthijs Crietee delivered a speech at Dialog’s Textil Bekleidung’s (DTB) and MODINT’s biannual Sourcing Convention held March 6th, 2014 in Düsseldorf, Germany. He explained the elements of the ‘2nd ...
Tags: Apparel Export, Textile, Clothes
On International Women's Day, March 8th, Gap introduced "One Stitch Closer," a new program that extends Gap's long-standing commitment of supporting women. At the center of the program is Gap Inc.'s P.A.C.E. (Personal Advancement & Career ...
Tags: Gap, Apparel, Womens Training Program
Over 70 labour rights groups and trade unions have signed up to a joint statement calling on global clothing brands that source from Bangladesh to pay into the Rana Plaza Donor Trust Fund and ensure the survivors and families of victims of ...
Tags: Clothes Campaign, Textile
The Boston Athletic Association announced a "no bags policy" for the 2014 Boston Marathon to expedite security checks and promote overall safety at the race in the wake of last year's bombing. The policy bans participants from bringing ...
Tags: Personal Bags, Marathon, Sports
More tech companies are rolling out smartwatches, the latest in high-tech gear that, in terms of design, only gadget-lovers can appreciate. But now there is another option for consumers looking for both style and function. Unlike the ...
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The exports of textiles and apparel from India are likely to miss the target of US$ 43 billion set for the current financial year by about $1 billion, Textiles Minister K Sambasiva Rao has said, Business Standard reported quoting PTI. ...
Tags: Indian Textile, Textile Exports, Apparel
Product labels make consumers aware when they are buying products of certain quality features that they would be unable to assess without additional information. This is also the intention of the quality label from the independent ...
Tags: Skin-Friendly Clothes, Textile
Essential shapes brought to life with Gucci’s uncompromisingly rigorous codes of luxury. The Autumn/Winter 2014-2015 Collection takes its cue from the House’s heritage while marking a turning point. “I felt the ...
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As Milan fashion week gets under way, Greenpeace International revealed that the same hazardous chemicals used in the manufacturing of fast fashion are used by ‘exclusive’ luxury brands. In addition, the concentration of ...
Tags: Supply Chains, Apparel
British luxury brand Burberry made a commitment to eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals from its supply chain by 1 January 2020. Burberry’s move comes after two weeks of people powered campaigning on the brand’s social ...
Tags: Burberry, Fashion, luxury sector, environment
Loveable Australian celebrity Chrissie Swan has launched her own women’s fashion range exclusively to Big W - The Chrissie Swan Avella collection. Avella offers an affordable yet stylish selection of apparel for women in sizes ...
Tags: quality fabrics, nominee
Since July 2013, the certification “STeP by OEKO-TEX” has been offering companies in the textile value-creation chain the opportunity to have their production plants independently evaluated and certified with regard to the use ...
Colorado Trading & Clothing Company announced that it has rebranded the organization as Active Fashion Group. Rooted in almost two decades of experience in the market, Active Fashion Group will serve as the umbrella brand for well-known ...
Tags: Colorado Trading, Apparel