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The former Chief Executive of the Formula One Group Bernie Ecclestone has plead guilty to a single charge of fraud by false representation over the alleged millions of GB pounds he had hidden from British tax authorities, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).…

Textile production in the Gaza Strip has completely stopped, while factories have been damaged by Israeli bombardment over the past two weeks. Following the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas-led militants, and the Israeli government’s subsequent declaration of war on Hamas, the outlook is bleak for the Gaza Strip’s textile industry.…

With western clothing brands and retail outlets quitting Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine – killing 9,614 civilians (UN figures) and killing or wounding almost 500,000 soldiers (US government estimates) – clothing exports to Russia from nearby Türkiye have been growing steadily, with some increase in Russian production.…

Chinese textile and clothing manufacturers are increasingly relying on Egyptian cotton, over the past two seasons becoming Egypt’s second largest buyer of cotton, driven by the US ban on Xinjiang cotton, competitive pricing, and strong demand for luxury fibres.

“China has always been a player in Egyptian cotton, but they were never on top of the list.…

Businesses and public authorities across the European Union (EU) are facing tougher laws on late payments, with the European Commission proposing a new regulation that would insist on maximum 30-day terms. Under the legislation, if approved by the European Parliament and the EU Council of Ministers, later payments would automatically accrue interest payable to the creditor, at 8% above European Central Bank (ECB) base rates.…

Regulators worldwide are cracking down on poor labour and environmental practices in apparel supply chains amid growing concerns about upstream parts of the clothing industry. Probes into major international fashion brands, who have been criticised about alleged malpractice by their suppliers have been encouraging legislative and regulatory reforms.…

Research and development has been making major progress in the handling of limp objects such as fabric – a key challenge to the automation of the clothing industry. However, the clothing industry is still far from widely adopting robots, as a range of technical and economic realities are still working against these technologies.…

Climate change and generational attitude shifts are driving the increased adoption of resale, repair and reuse initiatives in the leisure, sports and outdoor section of the apparel industry as consumer stigma associated with buying secondhand items is replaced with concern about over-production and protecting finite production resources.…

Higher education leaders in Niger have raised concerns about how last week’s (July 26) military coup my home and already fragile higher education system in this Francophone Sahel country.

As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) considers force to restore the democratically elected government of President Mohamed Bazoum, elected in April 2021 in the country’s first peaceful transfer of power, students and academics have warned of potential disarray in Niger universities.…

Textile suppliers have been navigating a growing and confusing world of sustainable standards and certifications while trying to meet clients’ diverse requests.  

“This is very difficult because every company has different requirements. So as of today, it is a bit of the Wild West.…