EUROPE - Around 120,000 garment workers across Europe are being forced to work in high risk environments despite the coronavirus pandemic, according to campaigners.A joint investigation by the Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) and the German non-profit, Bread for the World, says factory managers continue to force workers to report to work in countries such as Serbia, Ukraine, Croatia and Bulgaria despite the high risk of infection.They say that the workers are paid far less than a living wage to make

Israt Jahan EushaIntroductionLingerie is all about embracing womanhood which are basically women’s underclothing and nightclothes. Lingerie is a complicated product that needs a sophisticated design which requires right fabric and tailoring to yield a good fit as well as highest level of satisfaction. Brassiere, Briefs & panties, Slips & petticoats, Negligees, Bathrobes, Dressing gowns, Corsets, Braces, Suspenders, Garters, Knickers, Shape Wear, Lounge Wear, Swimwear etc. are different s

GlobalTextiles.com ONLINE EXPO-SPRING launched on April 25th.GlobalTextiles.com ONLINE EXPO-SPRING is an advanced international online exhibition for the promotion on the textile products covering from grey cloth to various kinds of finished textile products and textile accessories. Hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of products are presented at the expo.The online expo integrates video playback and photo presentation into product introduction that allows global buyers to find related products

The Federation of Indian Art Silk Weaving Industry (FIASWI) recently urged the government not to initiate legal action, under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, against cash-starved textile entrepreneurs who are unable to pay wages to their workers for April. The federation wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighting the issue.Pic: ShutterstockMan-made textile (MMF) sector businessmen are reeling under non-realisation of payments following the extended lockdown, and as a result,

Macy’s is looking at raising as much as US $ 5 billion in debt in an endeavour to avoid bankruptcy amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown, according to people aware about the matter.Image Courtesy: wusfnews.wusf.usf.eduThe company will seek to use its inventory as collateral to raise US $ 3 billion and real estate to raise US $ 1 billion to US $ 2 billion. However, it is not planning to pledge its Herald Square location in New York as part of the deal, the person confirmed.Macy

Departmental stores and supermarkets in the first-tier cities of China are getting back to normal, though sales in the apparel segment are rebounding slowly in April after falling till March, according to the latest released data by the National Bureau of Statistics of China.The retail sales of garment, footwear and accessories were down by 32.20 per cent on Y-o-Y basis to earn 225 billion Yuan revenue in January to March 2020 period.Due to closures caused by COVID-19 outbreak, the stores have w

The LYCRA Company, a leader in sustainable solution for the apparel industry, will be exhibiting its latest development in stretch and performance at the Kingpins 24 livestream event to be held on 22 and 23 April.With many of the events being cancelled due to the pandemic, many organisers have chosen to conduct their events virtually. The Kingpins spring denim event, scheduled to be held in Amsterdam, is one such show that is being transitioned into a digital event.Also Read:The offerings are de

Alternative marketAlternative market means to reach one market among two or more available possible markets. Last four decades apparel export destinations have not been expanded as it would have been expected.Read Part 1:If we analyze the data of Bangladesh Bank (BB) and Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), we will see for the last four decades we have been exporting ready-made garments only 41+ destinations. There are 200+ countries in this world, so there are hug

LONDON - Brands and retailers have been accused of evading their responsibilities over the COVID-19 pandemic by failing to disclose key details of their purchasing practices.The Fashion Revolution 2020 Fashion Transparency Index reveals that only six per cent of brands disclosed whether they had a policy to pay suppliers within a maximum of 60 days, and just two cent revealed how often they paid suppliers on time.The non-profit's policy director and report author Sarah Ditty said many of the

GLOBAL – A new cross industry initiative to develop a co-ordinated response to the Covid-19 pandemic by providing urgently needed financial relief to vulnerable garment factories and workers hopes to take advantage of billions of dollars of worth of available finance.However, many of the multiple stakeholders involved in fraught discussions have so far found it difficult to agree on the final text of a statement so that they can move forward.The plans are being fronted by the International Labou