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Pierre Cardin, Ahlers Agreed to Restrict Sales, European Commission Finds
The commission sent a statement of objections Monday to the French fashion house and its German licensee…
What’s the EU’s EPR and What Does It Mean for Italy’s Fashion Supply Chain?
The European Union's extended producer responsibility is seen as further fueling eco-design principles — and…
Lenzing and Södra Get $10.9 Million for Textile Recycling Investment
The Austrian producer of specialty fibers and the Swedish pulp producer have partnered since 2021.
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With several sustainability rules on the table that will affect the fashion industry, the group wants a voice…
Abusive Purchasing Practices Create ‘Vicious Cycle’ and ‘No Profit’
Garment suppliers "have to lower your head, just to have a job. Because if you say no, your work stops," one…
Why Washing Machine Microfiber Filters Could Soon Be Required in Europe
A white paper says they're the only "effective, near-term solution" to reducing the release of microfibers…
European Commission Targets Fashion Companies in Antitrust Investigations
The commission launched unannounced inspections of companies including Gucci for collusion and "secret…
EU-Funded Workers’ Program in Myanmar Faces Opposition
Is some support for workers better than none? Stakeholders in Myanmar sound off.
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How Greenwashing Scrutiny Is Changing the Way Brands Communicate
H&M Group has been raked over the coals for potentially misleading green claims. An upcoming EU regulation…
New Report Highlights Europe’s Textile Waste
Africa and Asia take the bulk of the 1.7 million tons exported each year, much of which ends up downcycled or…
Turkish Manufacturers Ramp Up Sustainability Commitment
The leaders of the country's largest trade groups came together to strategize a path forward.
Hundreds of EU Textile Plants Face New Environmental Requirements
New facilities will be expected to comply immediately, while existing ones will have four years to adjust.
What Fashion Needs to Know About 2023’s Legislative Landscape
Will this be the year that supply chain accountability comes knocking on fashion's door?