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Xinjiang Confidential: What Auditor Exodus Means for Apparel Sourcing
As WRAP, Bureau Veritas and more drop audits in the Chinese region hit by forced-labor allegations, what's…
Ethical Sourcing Is the Thorn in Fashion’s Side, Experts Say
Fashion's worries in the age of Covid may be vast, but the ethics surrounding sourcing have become a clear…
Can Big Business Police Itself on Supply-Chain Human Rights? It’s Complicated.
A new study says groups like the Better Cotton Initiative, Fair Wear Foundation and WRAP have failed to…
Cariuma Will Now Plant a Pair of Trees for Every Pair of Shoes Sold
After just two years in business, eco-friendly Brazilian footwear label Cariuma is taking on a sizable…
Could ‘Symphonization’ Save Supply Chain Social Compliance?
Could a new concept dubbed "symphonization" be the key to evolving supply chain social compliance and audit…
How to Audit Factories During Lockdowns and Social Distancing
The same directives limiting social movement are making it impossible for auditors to visit factories in…
Fiber-to-Fiber Recycling Needs Significant Improvements, Innovation
So-called "fiber-to-fiber" recycling isn't without its potential for greatness. It just needs a good deal of…
Badger Sport Drops Chinese Factory Accused of Using Forced Labor
Badger Sport cut ties with Hetian Taida Apparel Co., a Chinese factory investigated for using forced labor of…
WRAP Says Chinese Factory Accused of Using Forced Labor is Compliant
WRAP, which had certified a Chinese factory accused of using forced labor in its production, has cleared the…
Why Fashion Circularity Is Good for the Bottom Line and How to Do it Right
Customer preferences are evolving and to keep up, fashion retailers must offer new sustainability-focused…
Vietnam Remains Second Only to China in Sourcing
The Trans-Pacific Partnership might be dead, but Vietnam remains a strong second to China on the sourcing…
Op-Ed: Shifting Attitudes in Asia Underscore the Importance of Social Compliance
How social responsibility attitudes among Asian consumers create opportunities and challenges for the global…
WRAP Debuts Collaborative Sustainable Clothing Guide
A new global benchmark is helping brands and retailers promote sustainability and extend the lifespan of…
Study Finds Few Incentives for Recyclers to Collect Used Textiles
Demand from overseas markets for used textiles collected in the United Kingdom has fallen, a study by the…
EU Launches New Textiles Project for Closed Loop Production
The European Union has always strived for greater sustainability and now a new 3.6 million euro ($3.9…