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Toxic chemicals found by Seoul authorities in SHEIN and Temu products

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:34:52 +0000

Authorities in Seoul revealed on Wednesday that women’s accessories sold by major online retailers, including SHEIN, Temu, and AliExpress, contained toxic substances at levels far exceeding acceptable standards. These Chinese e-commerce giants have rapidly gained global popularity, offering a wide range of trendy clothes and accessories at very low prices. However, their rapid growth has […]

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SHEIN hires Former EU official navigating European Regulations for IPO

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:10:56 +0000

SHEIN has hired former EU commissioner Günther Oettinger to help manage European regulatory challenges as it prepares for an IPO in London. Oettinger, who has held several top positions in the EU, will assist SHEIN in addressing potential regulatory scrutiny and new import duties on low-cost goods. The company is facing issues such as possible […]

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India’s trek through lesser-known eco-fibre terrain

Dheeraj Sharma — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:07:15 +0000

The fashion industry has long faced criticism for its environmental footprint. However, many innovative fabrics are emerging, offering eco-friendly alternatives and challenging the very essence of what fashion fabrics can be made from. These promising materials, such as Apple Leather, Mango Fibre, Banana Fibre, Bamboo Fibre amongst others, also serve to repurpose various waste products […]

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TRZ Group will pay due salaries by 22nd August, says BGMEA

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:37:21 +0000

Employees of TRZ Group have been reassured by the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) that their arrears will be settled by 22nd August. Following a meeting between top office bearers of BGMEA and TRZ Group workers on Tuesday, Khandoker Rafiqul Islam, acting president of BGMEA, informed the local media, “The factory owner has […]

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CITI and ILO launch project to promote ‘Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work’ for India’s cotton sector

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 07:25:15 +0000

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have launched an ambitious project to promote Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW) among cotton-growing community members as part of CITI’s ongoing efforts to uplift India’s cotton farming community. The first phase of the project would concentrate on Madhya Pradesh’s principal […]

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Sustainability giants join forces to transform consumer goods industry

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:30:38 +0000

The ZDHC Foundation and Cascale, previously the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, have joined forces to promote sustainable business practices, with an emphasis on chemical management and environmental performance in manufacturing facilities. The alignment of Cascale’s Higg Brand and Retail Module with ZDHC’s Brands to Zero reporting and the integration of ZDHC’s Supplier to Zero Program with […]

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Meeting held to enhance safety, security measures in industrial zones

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:10:53 +0000

A view exchange meeting was called on Monday morning at Fakruddin Textile in Sreepur to discuss urgent security issues and provide the foundation for community policing in the Ragendrapur, Bhaluka, and Sreepur areas. The gathering was attended by about fifty senior representatives from different factories in the area. Notable guests were Shovon Islam, who was […]

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IBC calls on BGMEA, BKMEA to protect workers’ rights amid unrest

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:36:35 +0000

The IndustriALL Bangladesh Council (IBC), has engaged with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) to demand wage protection. This includes making sure that all workers receive their wages during the curfew period, preventing job losses, retrenchments, or harassment of workers due to the current […]

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Businesses seek fast restoration of law and order

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:12:25 +0000

Businesspeople have urged the new interim government, headed by Nobel laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus, to quickly restore law and order and provide safety and security so that they can resume their commerce. Businesses demanded the publication of a whitepaper outlining the errors in the most recent export, import, and other economic data as well as […]

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Marks & Spencer introduces stoma knicker range

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 07:28:16 +0000

British department store Marks & Spencer has launched a new range of knickers designed for people with stomas, as part of its ongoing efforts to offer more inclusive and accessible lingerie options. Marks & Spencer is the first UK high street retailer to introduce such products, a decision inspired by the personal experiences of Jiggy […]

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Assam’s sericulture revival with Silk Samagra 2 boosts Nalbari’s economy

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:10:51 +0000

The sericulture sector in Assam’s Nalbari district, which once struggled with economic challenges due to an insecure seed sector and insufficient host food plantations, is now experiencing a revival through the Silk Samagra 2 scheme. This initiative, led by Nalbari DC Varnali Deka, aims to make the district self-sufficient in silkworm seed production while supporting […]

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RMG workers seek reforms from interim administration

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:00:23 +0000

The newly established interim administration received an 11-point demand from Bangladesh Textile Workers’ Solidarity, which called for reforms for garment workers and important labourers essential to the nation’s development. The organisation called for justice for the murder of garment worker Shubho Sheel and six other workers, state honours for all workers killed during clashes centred […]

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Tesco launches digital passports for clothes ahead of EU sustainability crackdown

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 11:48:06 +0000

Tesco is implementing ‘digital passports’ throughout its clothing line in an effort to increase supply chain transparency in the EU. According to reports, the brand promised to provide buyers with more details about every item of clothing in its F&F fashion collection, including the origin of the materials used in each item. The action is […]

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Tirupur textile MSMEs gear up for green compliance with carbon emissions workshop

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 10:46:35 +0000

The Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA) and Fairtrade India collaborated to host a session on carbon emissions monitoring and reduction tactics, which is a noteworthy step towards addressing environmental problems. The purpose of the event was to help Tiruppur’s MSMEs (micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises) comply with international guidelines for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. About […]

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FBCCI encourages students to help ensure security of businesses and factories

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:37:45 +0000

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has urged students to cooperate alongside law enforcement officials to ensure the security of companies and industrial establishments. In a message published over WhatsApp on Friday on behalf of FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam, the organisation emphasised the incredible change that has occurred in recent days, […]

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Lenzing, EU project aims to boost textile value chain circularity

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 09:50:40 +0000

In an effort to make the textile business more sustainable, the non-profit RTDS Group, the Austrian cellulosic fibre maker Lenzing Group, and 13 other partners are co-funding an EU initiative that will use bio-based lyocell filaments. Lenzing clarified that in an effort to advance the textile industry towards better sustainability and a circular economy, the […]

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Owners and workers of garment factories work together to mitigate damage due to political unrest

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:54:26 +0000

Despite the widespread movement for political reform in Bangladesh, the garment sector has not suffered a terrible blow, except for a few isolated occurrences. It reflects the widespread positive image of Bangladesh’s clothing industry. Apart from some isolated incidents, the garment factories as a whole have been saved from the destructive activities of miscreants mainly […]

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ICCB desires safety of production units in wake of attacks on industries

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:39:00 +0000

The International Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh has stated that it desired an early restoration of peace and order as well as the safety of production units in the wake of allegations of violence and arson attacks on industries in the two days following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. At a news conference in the […]

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H&M and Bal Raksha Bharat’s Circular Economy Initiative aims for waste management in Bengaluru

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:39:45 +0000

H&M Hennes & Mauritz Retail Pvt. Ltd., H&M Services, and Bal Raksha Bharat (also known as Save the Children India) announce the launch of Tikau Fashion, a ground-breaking circular economy project intended to transform waste management and advance sustainable practices in the city, in response to Bengaluru’s growing waste management challenges. Through useful, circular economy […]

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AATCC Journal of Research will have a open access from January 2025

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 18:01:43 +0000

Starting 1st January, 2025, the AATCC Journal of Research (AJOR) will be accessible to everyone as an Open Access Journal. This transition will allow textile industry researchers and professionals worldwide to access vital information on textile chemistry, coloration, testing, and advanced materials without any cost barriers. Previously, access to AJOR required AATCC membership or a […]

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