Visits: 24 LEIDEN – Swedish-owned homeware giant IKEA has unveiled a new collection of textile products made from its recycled worker uniforms. IKEA sourced the garments from its stores across Europe as part of a pilot project aimed at exploring …
Mango offers workers sustainability training
Visits: 23 MADRID – Spanish fashion brand Mango is offering more than 250 employees training in sustainability in a partnership with the prestigious Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Technical University of Madrid). The programme at the university’s ‘Centro Superior de Diseño …
Brands’ integrity on energy rated ‘shallow’
Visits: 29 BERLIN – The integrity of the renewable electricity commitments of fashion giants H&M, Zara owner Inditex, Nike, Gap and Lululemon has been found wanting by a new report from the New Climate Institute. The non-profit assessed brands’ renewable …
California garment firms breached labour laws
Visits: 23 LOS ANGELES – An investigation by the US Department of Labor has recovered more than $1 million in back wages and damages for 165 California garment workers after finding a Los Angeles textile contractor denied them overtime wages …
European Outdoor Group joins Race To Zero
Visits: 26 ZUG – Members of the European Outdoor Group (EOG) industry association have voted to make committing to the Race To Zero (RTZ) initiative by the end of 2024 a mandatory requirement of membership. Some 88% of those who …
Season’s greetings – and a look back on 2023
Visits: 37 WAKEFIELD – It’s that time of year again when we wish our readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year – and reflect on some of the more memorable stories from over the last 12 months. Back …
Expert panel talks ESG in fashion
Visits: 35 With environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment currently in the doldrums, a panel of experts explain what this could mean for the fashion and retail sectors after its politicisation in the USA; and after UK investors shy away …
LVMH updates on sustainability progress
Visits: 32 PARIS – Luxury fashion group LVMH has revealed the first results of its 2021 environmental strategy and sets its sights on reducing its scope 3 emissions with the launch of a new, supplier focused, action programme. The LVMH …
BFC announces fur-free London Fashion Week
Visits: 25 LONDON – The British Fashion Council (BFC) has formally banned fur at London Fashion Week (LFW) from the forthcoming 40th anniversary event in February onwards. The event has been fur free for some years but this has now …
European roll-out for Zara used clothing scheme
Visits: 22 ARTEIXO – Following a successful launch in the UK in 2022 and in France in September of this year, Inditex’s second-hand platform, Zara Pre-Owned will shortly be available in a further 14 European countries. The service, which is …