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Levi Strauss signs Pakistan safety accord, urged to extend commitment to Bangladesh

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 11:12:39 +0000

By signing the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry, American denim company Levi Strauss & Co. has made a major contribution to improving workplace safety for garment workers in Pakistan. But now, advocacy organisations are urging the business to make the same pledge in Bangladesh. Levi’s decision to join […]

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Sonar Madina Spinning Mills invests in energy efficiency and sustainability

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 07:03:17 +0000

Sonar Madina Spinning Mills Limited, one of Bangladesh’s biggest manufacturers of 100% export-oriented yarn, is spearheading the revolution in the spinning sector in a major step towards increased sustainability and energy efficiency. Sonar Madina’s most recent investment demonstrates a dedication to both quality and the environment as local business owners expand production capacities and set […]

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Significant rise in labour violations in Bangladeshi apparel factories, says QIMA report

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:08:52 +0000

There has been a concerning rise in labour infractions in Bangladeshi garment manufacturers, according to a new analysis by QIMA, a top supplier of supply chain compliance solutions. According to the report, major concerns pertaining to pay and working hours were discovered in 37 per cent of audited factories between January and September 2024, a […]

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Government to launch pension scheme for garment workers

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:57:56 +0000

Labour and Employment Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan announced the launch of a pension plan at the opening of the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) product distribution program in Tongi, marking a major step towards improving social security for garment workers. Bhuiyan, who spoke at the ceremony, stressed the significance of giving garment workers a […]

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Ananta Huaxiang Ltd. earns Woolmark certification, strengthening commitment to quality, sustainability

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:31:48 +0000

Ananta Huaxiang Ltd., a well-known company in the nation’s knitwear market, has made significant strides in its commitment to sustainable and high-quality standards with the prestigious Woolmark certification. The business was founded in 2011 and has a modern, Gold-graded LEED Certified production facility in the Adamjee Export Processing Zone (EPZ). It has established a solid […]

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Levi Strauss outlines climate transition plan to achieve sustainability goals

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:06:43 +0000

Denim and apparel brand Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) has shared its new inaugural climate transition plan that chalks out a set of guidelines aligning with the brand’s intention of reaching net zero emissions by 2050. The guidelines intend to support the brand’s target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 and ensure that […]

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Amazon India extends its ‘Project Ashray’ to Bengaluru

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:50:53 +0000

Amazon India has expanded its ‘Project Ashray’ initiative to Bengaluru, setting up two rest facilities for delivery drivers as part of ongoing efforts to improve their working conditions. The company intends to extend the project to more locations in the near future. Located in Electronic City and Cox Town, the new rest facilities offer seating […]

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AMSilk collaborates with Ajinomoto Group for bio-manufacturing of silk proteins

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:38:56 +0000

Bio-tech manufacturers AMSilk has announced a long-term partnership with a French food manufacturing unit Ajinomoto Group. The partnership is set to take place Ajinomoto Food’s Europe manufacturing unit situated in Nesle, France. The biotech manufacturing company shared that they are interested in utilising Ajinomoto’s long -running industrial expertise in the area of precision fermentation which […]

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Government extends Samarth Scheme to March 2026

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:19:09 +0000

The Samarth Scheme (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector), which aims to teach 300,000 people in textile-related skills, has been extended for two years (FY 2024–25 and 2025–26) with a budget of US $ 58.88 million. The Ministry of Textiles’ Samarth is an umbrella skilling program that is focused on placement and driven by […]

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Reformation teams up with Ambercycle featuring cryora in its latest collection

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:17:44 +0000

Reformation, a sustainable fashion brand located in Los Angeles, has collaborated with Ambercycle, a material science innovator, to launch a collection that showcases cycora, which is Ambercycle’s recycled polyester. The agreement, which marks the beginning of an ongoing engagement, is in line with Reformation’s overarching objective of becoming circular by 2030. Kathleen Talbot, Reformation’s chief […]

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Clothing brand Sooper Dooper Kids teams up with Dharavi Dream Project

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:58:00 +0000

With its One Purchased is One Donated pledge, impact-focused apparel brand Sooper Dooper Kids was a part of the Rahi Theatre Collaboration and Dharavi Dream Project, which established a platform for children to learn free hip-hop and display their skills. Dharavi Dreams, India’s first musical hip-hop theatre production, was written and directed by Neha Singh. […]

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eBay expands Circular Fashion Fund with fresh investment for start-ups

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:40:43 +0000

eBay expands its Circular Fashion Fund (CFF) in the US and Germany with hopes of scaling circular fashion solutions via sustainability-driven start-ups by 2025. It has assigned a fund worth US $ 1.2 million to drive sustainable solutions in the apparel industry. eBay has run its Circular Fashion Fund in the UK and Australia for […]

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Qorium showcases cultivated leather sample, signalling step toward commercialisation

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:24:47 +0000

Qorium takes a bold leap as an innovator in the leather industry with full-scale commercialisation of lab-grown leather. They released footage of its latest sample of cultivated leather which measures 35x35cm. The company mass-produced the lab leather by using the new scaled-up tissue bioreactor, which showcased the company’s effectiveness in terms of production process for […]

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Wacoal India partners with Cancer Patients Aid Association

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:10:23 +0000

Wacoal launches the third edition of its ‘Wacoal Knows Breast’ initiative in a collaboration with the Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA). The initiative aims to raise funds for CPAA promoting awareness about women’s health and breast cancer. “At Wacoal, we are committed to making a positive impact in women’s lives through meaningful initiatives,” said Pooja […]

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Guess launches online clothing recycling initiative, collaborates with SuperCircle

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:50:38 +0000

Apparel brand Guess launches ‘Guess Again’, an online clothing recycling initiative in collaboration with textile recycling platform SuperCircle. The initiative offers to bridge the gap between brands, retailers and customers by providing a space for exchange of used clothing items and a platform that helps brands and retailers recycle textiles. The process chain includes the […]

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Brands required to justify green claims or face penalties

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:25:04 +0000

Under new guidelines on greenwashing and misleading environmental claims released on Tuesday, any product that makes claims about being eco-friendly, green, or sustainable will be penalised for unfair trade practices and misleading advertising if they do not disclose the basis for such claims. “The guidelines cover any deceptive or misleading practices, such as hiding, omitting, […]

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Coats Bangladesh launches solar power initiative at Chittagong facility

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:42:01 +0000

Coats Bangladesh has revealed a new 554 KW rooftop solar power installation at its Chittagong factory, marking a significant step towards sustainability. An important turning point in the company’s efforts to reach its Net Zero target by 2050 is this project. The Chittagong site will be able to obtain about 40% of its daytime power […]

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Pertex, Bureo collaborate to transform recycled fishing nets into high-performance fabrics

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:08:45 +0000

Leading technical fabric manufacturer Pertex has launched a collaboration with Bureo, a business dedicated to reducing pollution from fishing nets. Together, they will integrate Bureo’s NetPlus, a high-quality material derived from recycled fishing nets, into Pertex Quantum, Shield, and Equilibrium, some of Pertex’s most important textiles. With lab testing demonstrating that NetPlus equals the durability […]

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Hugo Boss signs partnership to invest in Indian cotton fibre project

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:11:10 +0000

The Grameena Vikas Kendram Society of Rural Development (GVK Society), an Indian grassroots non-profit organisation whose goal is to create regenerative, circular, and socially inclusive agricultural value chains that maximise value for smallholder farmers and indigenous communities, has partnered with the Hugo Boss Foundation. According to a release, this is the Hugo Boss Foundation’s second […]

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Spain launches large-scale textile waste management pilot

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:09:21 +0000

Ahead of the 2026 implementation of the EU’s Collective System of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles and footwear (SCRAP) regulation, the Spanish Association for the Management of Textile Waste, FEMP (Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces), and a few of the biggest fashion brands are collaborating to address textile waste. They have introduced Re-viste, […]

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