October 2023

The 2023 Sustainability Report is released by New Look

The 2023 Sustainability Report is released by New Look

With recently submitted Science Targets (SBTs) and a collaboration with TrusTrace to “gain greater visibility across its supply chain,” New Look has released its Sustainability Report 2023. The report includes an update on New Look’s “Kind to Our Core” sustainability policy, which was introduced in January 2022. November 2023 is when it is expected that …

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Kannur apparel business declines fresh orders from the area amid the Israel-Palestine conflict

Kannur apparel business declines fresh orders from the area amid the Israel-Palestine conflict

India’s garment exports to Israel, which totaled about US $81 million in the previous fiscal year, are unaffected by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. However, the uniform maker Maryan Apparels Company, situated in Kannur, has stated that it will not take any further orders from the area until there is a calm return. For the past …

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Launch of a new heated motorbike bodywarmer by Keis Apparel

Launch of a new heated motorbike bodywarmer by Keis Apparel

The British motorcycle clothing company Keis Apparel has introduced a new heated body warmer using UltraFlex technology. The first in a new line of heated motorcycle clothing from Keis, the heated body warmer is made to keep riders warm during rides in the chilly winter months. The UltraFlex panels of the clothing are four-way flexible, …

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Custom-embroidered clothing is now available at H&M's Berlin location

Custom-embroidered clothing is now available at H&M’s Berlin location

H&M and Coloreel have teamed up to transform the industry of personalized embroidery. The H&M Alexa store in Berlin recently changed its policy to let consumers customize their garments with a huge selection of expressive designs. With this effort, H&Mbeyond officially launched a creative in-store test program. Customers have access to a library of designs …

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Denimville, a clothing manufacturer in Guatemala, chooses Coats Digital's GSDcost

Denimville, a clothing manufacturer in Guatemala, chooses Coats Digital’s GSDcost

Denimville, a well-known sportswear and jeans manufacturer with headquarters in Guatemala, has used GSDCost as part of a Coats Digital ecosystem expansion. The action will aid the manufacturer in increasing cost-effectiveness, standardizing cost-to-make processes, and optimizing production efficiency. Following its intensive GSDCost training with Coats Digital’s experts during the first phase of the solution rollout, …

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IMF assistance is sought for the expansion of Bangladesh's garment industry

IMF assistance is sought for the expansion of Bangladesh’s garment industry

Faruque Hassan, president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), has urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to aid in the expansion and development of Bangladesh’s RMG sector. During a recent meeting at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara, in the capital Dhaka, with a group from the IMF led by IMF Mission Chief …

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Reduced duty drawback rates, and exporters of apparel praise the government

Reduced duty drawback rates, and exporters of apparel praise the government

Several products have seen their duty drawback rates significantly increase after the government published the new rates. The drawback rate for cotton T-shirts has grown from 2.1% to 3.1%, while the rate for man-made T-shirts has increased by 0.5%. There has also been a little increase in the drawback rate for baby clothes (both blended …

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With a new strategic partnership, Worn Again Technologies pushes a circular, waste-free textile future

With a new strategic partnership, Worn Again Technologies pushes a circular, waste-free textile future

In a significant departure from the conventional linear textile industry, Worn Again Technologies has partnered with the recently established Alliance of Textile Chemical Recyclers (ACTR) to advance its mission of reintegrating discarded materials into the supply chain. This partnership with the ACTR will revolutionize the textile sector by giving it a credible voice on chemical …

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Collaboration between GoBlu and Centrocot to increase chemical transparency in the Italian fashion sector

Collaboration between GoBlu and Centrocot to increase chemical transparency in the Italian fashion sector

To encourage complete chemical transparency in Italy’s fashion supply chain, testing business Centrocot and chemical management provider GoBlu have teamed up. Through this collaboration, GoBlu’s digital platform, BHive, and Centrocot’s specialized testing, verification, certification, and training services are brought together. The partnership intends to promote chemical transparency and sustainability in Italy’s fashion industry by making …

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Joanie Clothing obtains B Corp status

Joanie Clothing obtains B Corp status

The British retailer Joanie Clothing, which specializes in modern vintage apparel, has earned B Corporation certification. With this achievement, Joanie Clothing joins an elite network of 7,000 B Corp-certified companies globally, including more than 1,400 in the UK. In his enthusiastic welcome of Joanie Clothing into the thriving B Corp community, Chris Turner, Executive Director …

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