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BCI approved for ISEAL membership
Fast Retailing signs the Pakistan Accord
'Cradle to Cradle' certification set for re-launch
‘Green Button’ puts sustainable fashion in sight
‘Monumental moment’ as California passes wage bill
‘Re-use Standard’ consultation launched
$30m fashion imports stopped for UFLPA checks
1,000-plus fashion imports checked under UFLPA
39 US companies certified by GOTS in 2019
A STeP towards transparency?
AAFA backs bid to extend African trade deal
AAFA calls for digitised product labelling
AAFA continues microfibre information sharing drive
AAFA launches Chinese RSL translation
AAFA launches new best practice resource
AAFA launches new denim finishing safety tool
AAFA publishes updated RSL
AAFA questions polyester warning label proposals
AAFA raises Green Guide 'greenhushing' fears
AAFA rallies behind India talks, Mongolia bill
AAFA ramps up calls for digital product labels
AAFA reiterates call for digital product labels
AAFA releases ninth RSL
AAFA removes opposition to textile recycling bill
AAFA reveals first restricted substance list
AAFA says US states must align on PFAS
AAFA unveils new safety compliance tools
AAFA updates restricted substances
AAFA updates RSL
AAFA urges SEC to delay climate risk rules
AAFA urges US Congress to back digital labels
AbTF joins initiative to challenge PEF rules
Academics address wage bill in letter to California governor
ACT urges Biden to procure circular textiles
Adidas, Reebok, Patagonia top Transparency Index
AF&Y aims for Cradle to Cradle
AFIRM outlines latest RSL guidance
AFIRM publishes RSL guidance
AGI Denim's HempX wins C2C gold certification
Aid by Trade Foundation income up 37 per cent
Aid by Trade plots 2023 progress
Alexium in Oeko-Tex bid
Allbirds says legal action 'lacks merit'
Amfori strengthens sustainability partnerships
Anger, as UK government rejects calls to fix fast fashion
Annual report outlines GOTS milestones
Anti-trust experts warn against Bayer-Monsanto merger
Apparel industry bids to harmonise labour standards
Archroma awarded EcoVadis Gold rating for CSR
Archroma produces ZDHC MRSL-compliant list
Argentina to adopt Responsible Wool Standard
Asos and New Look demand safer UK working conditions
ASTM to explore new hemp standards
Australia mulls ethical clothing label
Australia plan will divert textiles from landfill
Australia to make firms reveal climate risks
Australian cotton land grab case breakthrough
Australian Senate backs forced labour ban
Avocet gains quality and environmental standards
Award for US organic cotton farmers
Backing for new EU rules to combat greenwashing
Backlash as China proposes textile scrap ban
Bamboo textiles under spotlight
Bangladesh 'drops bid for US trade deal'
Bangladesh cracks down on illegal factories
Bangladesh seeks SEZ investment at US trade meeting
Bayer and bluesign in strategic alliance
Bayer launches cotton program at Kingpins
BCI becomes Bremen Cotton member
BCI launches first 'on product' mark
BCI selected as Launch Nordic Innovator
Beijing launches Cotton China label
Beijing to restrict textile expansion
Best practice for sustainability claims
Better Cotton 2020 target in sight, but rapid growth still required
Better Cotton adds voice to PEF revision campaign
Better Cotton Initiative council names new CEO
Better Cotton launches Chain of Custody standard
Better Cotton updates criteria
Bid to reduce audit fatigue releases findings
Biden urged to include fashion in task force
Biden-Harris to act on 'de minimis' loophole
Biotech creates new test for insects in dye
Bipartisan bill seeks consumer awareness uptick
Blockchain transparency tool launched
Bluesign announces first Japanese brand system partner
Bluesign announces new system partners
Bluesign approval for Noble antimicrobial yarn
Bluesign confirms new system partners
Bluesign continues to expand reach
Bluesign recognised by German government
Bluesign revises criteria – adds new partners
Bluesign screening expands global reach
Bluesign to open up its blue box
Boardroom Eco Apparel gets 'ECO' trademark
Bombyx achieves trading office certifications
Brandix mill gets GOTS and Fair Trade awards
Brands and manufacturers opt for Bluesign
Brands facing 2028 deadline for waste collection laws
Brexit deal blocks textile waste exports
Britain has 'no plans' for EPR for textiles
Britain to act on Xinjiang forced labour
British MPs call for action on microplastics
Brominated flame retardant to get US ban
BSI develops GHG textiles standard
Businesses challenge California climate laws
C2C launches new product design standard
California approves landmark climate law
California drafts green chemistry directive
California establishes new eco-textile certifier
California governor signs off on PFAS ban
California passes landmark textile recovery bill
California Senate backs garment worker protections bill
California textile waste bill signed into law
Call for caution in PFAS military phase out
Call for incentives for green textile imports
Call for Swiss to back mandatory due diligence
Call to add textile waste to Basel Convention
Call to link bailouts to green commitments
Call to stop brands destroying unsold clothing
Cambodia looks resigned to losing EBA deal
Cambodia urged to engage with EU over EBA
Campaigners call for UK due diligence law
Campaigners oppose UK move to 'drop fur ban'
Campaigners want more from forced labour ban
Canada adopts new ‘greenwashing’ law
Canada and Mexico urged to match UFLPA law
Canada blocks shipment on forced labour fears
Canada moves towards slave labour action
Canopy comments on COP26 deforestation target
Canopy shows strong gains for next-gen fibres
Carnegie accredited for sustainability
Cascale creates US policy ‘advisory’ group
Cascale guide to California's climate laws
Cascale sets out 2024 policy priorities
Cascale, Worldly release report on EU CSDDD
CCC urges EU to investigate Bangladesh
CCPB loses TE accreditation in Bangladesh, India
CE100 Network adds DuPont and Mud Jeans
Certification awarded for recycled t-shirts
Certification body exits Textile Exchange
Certification for Norwegian wool supplier
Certified recycled fibres for Esprit
ChemSec warns against REACH revision delay
China ponders green manufacturing tax
China to tighten grip on environmental regulations
China's CSC9000T gains momentum
Chinese consumers back sustainable products
Chinese Eco-Textile Label Guide
Chinese textiles polluters named and shamed by MEP
Circular economy aim for UK waste
CIRFS backs safeguards for sustainable textiles
Climate lawsuits against companies increase
Clothes launderer joins SAC
CMA draft guidance addresses ‘greenwashing’
CmiA celebrates African fashion design
CmiA confirms successful criteria uptake
CmiA launches organic cotton standard
CMiA partner leaves cotton sector
Coalition accuses EU of forgetting workers
Coalition calls for changes to New York Fashion Act
Coalition calls for more time on EPR bill
Coalition calls for risk-based EU due diligence
Coalition demands tougher EU due diligence law
Coalition promotes circular policies in US textiles
Coalition to back natural fibres' case to EU
Coalition urges action on US textile waste
Coalition urges EU to address textile impacts
Coalition warns of 'gaping loophole' in EU law
Coalition warns of 'greenwashing risk' from PEF
Collaboration seeks Higg Index consumer engagement boost
Combined call for circular clothing economy
Commission adopts new Circular Economy Action Plan
Companies 'failing to disclose environmental impacts'
Companies call for British due diligence law
Companies call for tough EU due diligence law
Companies turn to tech to combat forced labour
Concerns about Eco-label textile changes
Connecticut joins California in polyester warning labels bill
Consumers more aware of textile environmental impacts
Content Claim Standard officially launched
Control Union revises new recycled textile standard
Control Union slams ‘dubious’ firms, but what’s next for organic?
Control Union to hand over recycling standard
Control Union to suspend certification of Indian organic cotton
Cotton Leads surpasses 200 partners
Cotton Trust Protocol added to ITC Standards Map
Cotton Trust Protocol revises membership structure
CottonConnect consults on REEL standard
CottonConnect REEL code to become a standard
Could the UK follow US states in microfibre legislation?
Council of EU wants due diligence concessions
Countries urged to back EU's Cambodia action
Cradle to Cradle certifies first wool brand
Cradle to Cradle gets third party certifier
Cradle to Cradle Norwegian wool
Cradle to Cradle offers new ingredient certificate
Cradle to Cradle unveils new product standard
Creating a circular fashion industry
Data shines light on complex Uyghur supply chains
Dates set for Eco-Index Apparel Tool
Debate intensifies over unified textiles label
Deforestation law delay gets mixed reception
Defra considers textile landfill ban
Demand for Fairtrade doubles
Denim Expert becomes first Bangladeshi SAC member
Denmark to ban PFAS in clothing and footwear
Digital care label aims to boost circularity
Down alternative awarded bluesign certification
Down standards to merge
Ducks 'abused under Responsible Down Standard'
Dutch Agreement issues due diligence guide
Dutch clampdown on fashion's greenwashing
Dutch denim achieves Swan Ecolabel certification
Dutch mandatory due diligence plans welcomed
Dutch minister proposes EPR for textiles
Dyes & chemicals firms join bluesign
EAC calls out DEFRA’s environmental inaction
EAC to hold new inquiry into UK fashion industry
Eco certifier makes Cradle to Cradle pledge
Eco Index pilot program launched
Eco-label ‘jungle’ thwarts purchases: report
Eco-labels ‘overwhelm’ consumers
Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2010
Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2010 - now published
Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2012 – gone to press
Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2012 – order your copy now
Eco-textile labelling guide goes online
Eco-textile labelling guide NOW published
Eco-textile labels: more confused consumers
Eco-textile legislation in France
Ecocert buys IMO organic certifiers
Ecolabel certified Naturals Fashion growth
Ecotextile testing rises in China
EEB responds to European textiles roadmap
EFA responds to EU ecodesign proposals
Energy legislation for UK textile businesses
Environmental focus amid Myanmar turmoil
Environmental management standard revised
EOG and Equip to scale up Material Facts Collective
EOG in membership shake-up
EOG strikes Brussels deal
EOG unveils first boardsports members
EOG welcomes German supply chain proposals
EPR talk on toxic textiles gains ground
ESPR deal bans destruction of unsold textiles
Esquel Group sues US over Xinjiang sanction
Esquel setback in challenge to US sanctions
ETI responds to EU due diligence proposals
ETI urges MEPs to back due diligence law
ETKO licensed to award OE organic standard
EU 'to unveil mandatory due diligence law'
EU and US strike organic certification deal
EU calls on young to promote circular fashion
EU clothing industry energy saving tool
EU considers new GPP textile criteria
EU corporate due diligence legislation agreed
EU due diligence 'missed opportunity' - lawyers
EU due diligence law 'riddled with flaws'
EU due diligence: 'routine' vote postponed
EU Eco-Label for textiles gets update
EU EcoLabel changes textile criteria
EU envoy urges Cambodia to back down on EBA
EU extends CMR consultation deadline
EU Fashion Alliance proposes industry measures
EU labelling laws come into force
EU moves to ban greenwashing practices
EU Parliament backs greenwashing rules
EU partially suspends Cambodia trade preferences
EU progress on circularity falters
EU puts organic textiles plan on hold
EU recommits to textile reform despite COVID-19
EU rejects organic textiles regulation
EU report assesses textile waste sector
EU resolution backs mandatory textile reporting
EU seeks compulsory origin labels
EU seeks greener public textile procurement
EU seeks novel solutions with new industry platform
EU set to tighten grip on textile regulations
EU states back ban on destroying garments
EU sustainable materials initiative
EU sustainable textiles strategy unveiled
EU takes aim at textile cleaning solvents
EU Textile Strategy event raises more concerns
EU urged to address abuses in global supply chains
EU urged to ban imports made with forced labour
EU urged to charge EPR fee for each garment
EU urged to delay ending Cambodia's EBA
EU urged to hold social auditors liable
EU urged to learn US lessons on forced labour
EU urged to target ultra fast fashion on EPR
EU webshop for eco-labelled products
EU, China align circular economy policies
EU's COVID-19 fund to have green strings
Euratex issues warning on textiles strategy
Euratex makes demands ahead of Euro elections
Euratex regrets European ecodesign proposals
Euratex sets out vision for textile recycling
Euratex shares vision for European strategy
Euratex unveils circular economy action plan
Euratex warns against ‘hard Brexit’
Euratex welcomes proposed labelling revision
Euratex, IndustriALL plea for EU textiles strategy
Euro-MPs accuse China of 'crimes against humanity'
Eurofins announces partnership with BeVeg
Eurofins Chem-MAP develops vegan apparel test
Europe boosts GOTS certification
Europe seeks feedback on plans for textiles
Europe to adopt mandatory due diligence law
Europe unveils proposals for forced labour ban
Europe urged to press on with due diligence law
European bodies reach forced labour law deal
European cities back slow fashion campaign
European Commission handed blueprint for sustainable fashion
European Council agrees on forced labour ban
European CSDDD approved - with concessions
European due diligence fails to win backing
European due diligence proposals unveiled
European EPR proposals for textiles unveiled
European Green Deal 'must be transparent'
European Parliament backs 'ecodesign' law
European Parliament backs due diligence law
European Parliament backs forced labour law
European Parliament backs green claims directive
European PFAS ban looks set to be delayed
European plans to tackle greenwashing unveiled
European recycling board expands polyester focus
Eurotex defends EU CMR proposals
Event looks behind the labels
Exclusive: GOTS ratifies updated standard
Exclusive: New standard for recycled textiles
FABRIC Act reintroduced in the US
Fabric of Change awards 180,000 euros
Fair for Life label updated
Fair Trade USA launches ethical fashion label
Fair Wear to launch HRDD academy
Fairtrade advocate issues textile sector rallying cry
Fairtrade hits back at CCC criticism
Fairtrade optimistic on cotton sourcing programme
Fairtrade sales in the UK double to £300M
Fairtrade welcomes feedback on textile standard
Fashion associations look to bolster US financial support
Fashion firms face greenwashing complaints
Fashion industry groups support climate act
Fashion label takes anti-crime stance
Fashion Positive launches circularity guidelines
Faux fur flies over FTC decision
FDP bid to scrap German Supply Chain Act
Feedback welcomed on Responsible Down Standard
FibreTrace and Circular Systems join forces
FibreTrace obtains GOTS certification
FibreTrace, OpenAtlas combine on deforestation
Final approval for EU due diligence law
Final approval for EU forced labour law
Final approval for European ecodesign law
Final consultation opens on Green Button 2.0
Finland explores legal due diligence obligation
First Chinese firm earns PCF mark
First customer for Made in Green standard in Austria
First firms meet new Organic Cotton standard
First partners for Fairtrade Textile Standard
FLA updates strengthen workers' codes
Foreign Trade Association becomes amfori
Formosa Tafetta passes second bluesign test
Four Paws calls for EU-wide fur farming ban
France bans dumping of unsold fashion
France commits to outlawing mink farming
French environmental scheme completes pilot
French MPs back ban on PFAS in textiles
French MPs back levies on ultra fast fashion
French politicians launch circular economy club
FTA backs Dutch sustainable textiles initiative
FTC amends Wool Labelling Act
FTC considers clothing label changes
FTC green textiles workshop
FTC invites comment on wool rules
FTC proposes ‘Green Guide’ revision
FTC proposes wool labelling changes
FTC settles bamboo textile case
FTC updates textile labelling rules
Funding boost for Eco Index
Further growth for GOTS
Further luxury fashion brands to shun fur
Further progress for ACIMIT Green Label
Gant partners with Waterkeeper Alliance
Garment workers laid off due to UFLPA
GECA updates textile standard
German cabinet approves supply chain law
German supply chain law delayed by wrangling
Germany reaches deal on supply chain law
Germany slated for due diligence law threat
Germany to take chainsaw to Supply Chain Act?
Gildan gets FLA accreditation
Global Network to fight forced labour
Global Organic Textile Standard starts certification
Global Standard to expand beyond GOTS
Global textile mills sign up to Cotton Leads
GMAC files complaint over handling of EBA suspension
Gore Fabrics is awarded GRS certification
GOTS bans virgin polyester and angora
GOTS calls new version a ‘major leap forward’
GOTS certified facilities passes 3000
GOTS certifies Woolam Gin
GOTS creates pathway for smaller textile firms
GOTS doubles up with new leadership structure
GOTS gathers industry for US Roundtable
GOTS growth continues
GOTS launches due diligence handbook
GOTS launches due diligence handbook for auditors
GOTS launches new database
GOTS partially suspends Intertek as certification body
GOTS partners with UK Organic Trade Board
GOTS recognised for further Green Button processes
GOTS reports rise in certified facilities
GOTS to align with OECD due diligence process
GOTS warns of fake certificates
GOTS welcomes USDA ruling
GOTS wins civil action and urges greater FTC vigilance
Green Button label celebrates first anniversary
Green Button scheme accused of 'deficiencies'
Green Button scheme responds to criticisms
Green Theme receives Eco Passport certification
Green Theme secures US$5.4m in funding
Greenpeace trials tentative textile return
Greenwashing ‘rulebook’ looks to curb misleading claims
Greenwashing fear of sustainable marketing
Greenwashing guide comment deadline extended
GRI consults on updated labour standards
GRI partners on biodiversity reporting
GRI to launch textile and apparel standard
GRI updates biodiversity standard
Grower guide error costs Monsanto
Growing greenwashing problem ‘almost comical’, report
Guess partners with Better Cotton Initiative
Guidance for companies on EU CSRD requirements
H&M beats off US greenwashing lawsuit
H&M to review sourcing from Cambodia
Hanesbrands strengthens university ties in Cincinnati
Harmful chemicals found in children's wear
Headwear brand Buff awarded B Corp status
Hemp products qualify for USDA approval
Higg data declared illegal on consumer labels
Higg impact data to be shared with consumers
Higg Index tool now opened up to non-members
High levels of formaldehyde in Chinese clothing
Higher fee for synthetics in Norway’s EPR?
Hohenstein approved for Green Button testing
Hohenstein India reports high interest in Oeko-Tex 100
Hong Kong show introduces eco-textile labels
Hopes of a breakthrough in SAC controversy?
Hugo Boss and Lidl face Xinjiang allegations
Hugo Boss signs the Pakistan Accord
Hyosung yarn gets recycled standard
IAF, ITMF move to address audit fatigue
ICA joins Make the Label Count coalition
ICEA certifies to Global Recycle Standard
ICEA notes Italian organic interest
ILO in stinging critique of Bangladeshi government
IMO now certifies Organic Exchange standards
Improved transparency for Cradle to Cradle
Inclusive fashion a UK government priority
Increased focus on harmful substance testing
India tops GOTS list
Inditex ends product sustainability label
Industry bodies issue legislation guidelines
Industry leaders launch sustainable cotton coalition
Industry reacts to EU's new textiles strategy
Initiative simplifies textile certification
Ink-jet printer gets GOTS label
International Accord reaches 200+ signatories
Intertek to address sandblasting concerns
Intertek to verify Better Cotton standard
Interview: David Bennell, Textile Exchange
Investors back due diligence framework alignment
Investors respond to Bangladesh Accord extension
Ireland includes textiles in green plan
Ireland set to ban textiles from household bins
Is the European REACH revision on hold?
ISKO joins Textile Exchange to prioritise responsibility
Isotopic testing 'reveals Xinjiang cotton links'
Israel outlines intention to ban fur trade
ISSB issues sustainability disclosure standards
Italian body proposes new eco-labels
Italian fibres receive certification
Italian firm gets Oeko-Tex 1000
Italian reservations on textiles EPR
Jack & Jones joins CmiA programme
Japan outlines new organic cotton rules
JC Penney achieves Made in Green by Oeko-Tex
JOCA ends certification standard, unites with GOTS
Judge dismisses claims against Allbirds
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Kidswear firm gets bluesign
La Liga team goes for climate neutral goal
Label launched to fight human trafficking
Label specialist supports Cotton made in Africa
Labelling lessons for fashion from the food industry?
Labs approved to test for GM cotton
Landmark PFAS restrictions to be pushed back
Last ditch bid to save EU due diligence law
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