2020-12-30

India's social commerce sector has the potential to grow to $16-20 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) over five years from $1.5-2 billion now, according to a report by Bain & Company and Sequoia India. This is poised to grow further to $60-70 billion by 2030, driven by formats ranging from con Read More

2020-12-30

LONDON - Wet processing - which includes bleaching, dyeing and printing – is the weak link in bids to reduce the environmental impact of textile supply chains, according to a new report.The study, by the Planet Tracker financial think tank, says wet processing drives the majority of the industry's n Read More

2020-12-30

STUTTGART – Global Standard, the organisation which created the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has partnered with the UK’s Organic Trade Board (OTB) to promote the benefits of certified products via new campaigns. GOTS certification is a stamp of approval for a product or range of products, Read More

2020-12-30

GLOBAL - Retail giants John Lewis and Debenhams, along with luxury brands Prada, Versace and Dolce & Gabbana, are 'failing' in their commitments to responsible viscose sourcing, according to a new report.The study, from the Changing Markets Foundation, Clean Clothes Campaign, Ethical Consumer and We Read More

2020-12-30

EATTLE - US sporting and outdoor apparel retailer REI Co-op is engaging with its more than 1,000 brand partners to advance more sustainable business practices on issues such as climate change.The company has updated its REI Product Impact Standards to include new expectations of its partners on carb Read More

2020-12-30

As a growing number of disposable face masks threatening to clog up oceans, a Malaysian baby care brand Offspring Inc and AirX have partnered up to offer the world’s first biodegradable coffee mask from a unique plant-based coffee yarn. Read More