Explainer: Apparel sourcing majors accused of being worst for workers
Seven of the 10 worst countries for workers are popular garment sourcing destinations in Asia and Central America, according to a new report.
18 June 2024
18 June 2024
Seven of the 10 worst countries for workers are popular garment sourcing destinations in Asia and Central America, according to a new report.
Traceability has always existed in the fashion sector but we have lost our way with globalisation, believes the CEO and co-founder of TrusTrace Shameek Ghosh, arguing it is possible to get back there on a wider scale.
Resale platform StockX says its verification experts have prevented over 40,000 "suspected" fake sneakers from being traded on its platform and an industry expert tells Just Style this is vital as counterfeits risk damaging a genuine brand's reputation.
The European Council has adopted its negotiating position on a new Green Claims Directive aimed at addressing how companies substantiate and verify environmental marketing claims about products/services to help consumers make sustainable choices.
Fashion brand Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) has joined forces with Lenzing Group, a producer of wood-based specialty fibres to incorporate Lenzing's Tencel and Ecovero fibres into its designs, spotlighting responsible fashion choices.
The International Labor Organization (ILO) has supported specialised design workshops for over 50 South African footwear and leather small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to create competitive products for international markets and drive industry growth.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is providing $100m in debt financing to Hong Kong-based clothing manufacturer, Epic Group to support sustainable textile manufacturing expansion in Bangladesh and India.
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