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Italy launches probe into Dior and Armani for alleged exploitation
Italy’s competition watchdog has initiated an investigation into Giorgio Armani Group and Christian Dior Italy for allegedly engaging in unfair commercial practices. This follows recent findings
US Department of Labor recovers over $1 million for garment workers
The US Department of Labor has announced the recovery of over one million dollars in back wages and damages for 165 garment workers in Los Angeles. Following an investigation into malpractices by
U.S. Representatives advocate for labor rights for Bangladeshi garment workers
A group of U.S. representatives, led by Democrats Ilhan Omar, Jim McGovern, and Jan Schakowsky, has written to the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) in support of Bangladeshi garment
Saudi Arabia investigates conditions of workers in Amazon warehouses
Saudi Arabia has announced an inquiry into distressing reports about the harsh conditions faced by migrant workers at Amazon warehouses in the country. They strongly condemned any form of labor
'Harsh' tactics used on the Vietnamese garment workers to keep wages low
European and U.S. fashion brands sourcing from Vietnam must stop their “harsh” tactics that push down workers’ wages and trap millions in poverty, labour rights campaigners said on
H&M working towards ending exploitation in garment factories by 2018
Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), Swedish fashion retailer in a bid to curb labour exploitation in its main supply factories across the world by 2018 has planned to elect committees and proper pay structures
Sustainable fashion platform Project Cece launches across Europe
Project Cece, founded and launched by women in 2017, is developing to provide an alternative to fast-fashion platforms in Europe. The platform, which is based in Amsterdam, has already grown to
Boohoo changes its auditing model for suppliers
Online fashion retailer Boohoo, said that over the next 12 months, it will transition all of its suppliers to a new auditing methodology. This was in reaction to allegations of poor labor practices
New report Cleaning Up Fashion urges government for industrywide action
A new report called Cleaning Up Fashion calls on the government to put sustainability into action by recognizing and supporting pioneers' efforts and putting an end to exploitation and environmental
What are the environmental impacts of sympatex fabric?
The membrane of the Sympatex material is PTFE-free. This implies that the material does not contain any fluorine compounds. The raw materials used in the manufacturing of sympatex material is