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PARIS – The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has launched a handbook for companies on due diligence for enabling living incomes and living wages in agriculture, garment and footwear supply chains. Building on existing OECD standards on supply chain due diligence and responsible business conduct, it aims to serve as a practical tool […]

MADRID – Spanish pulp manufacturer and biomass specialist, Ence and Swedish start-up ShareTex have claimed success in their first tests to chemically recycle discarded textiles into new fibres. The process involves the conversion of blended or cellulose-based waste textiles into dissolving pulp or a glucose solution, which can then be used as the building blocks […]

LONDON – The Circular Fashion Innovation Network (CFIN), which is tasked with creating a roadmap to promote circularity in the UK fashion and textile industry, has released its first interim report, highlighting the progress and key insights from its first year of operation. The collaborative project, which is working to advance the transition to a […]

KUALA LUMPUR – Migrant workers employed in Malaysia's garment industry are continuing to experience working conditions consistent with forced labour – despite efforts by brands to engage with their suppliers, according to new report. The US-based Transparentem NGO first reported on concerns in 2022 after interviewing around 45 workers from Bangladesh, Nepal and Indonesia at […]

SAN FRANCISCO – Fashion giant Levi's has signed up to the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry and its Pakistan Accord factory safety programme. It follows years of pressure from worker rights campaigners on the company to join the accord which makes signatory brands legally liable for the safety […]