Tag: textile
The textile and wallpaper giant in bankruptcy – after 20 years: “Heavier than I thought”
In 2002, the wallpaper and textile store Tapetorama opened on Rådmansgatan in Malmö. Until today, the store has been a leader in wallpaper and textiles. They have also run an…
In Bangladesh, textile industry workers suffer from ‘starvation wages’
Last November, thousands of garment workers staged a historic strike in Bangladesh. Affected by inflation, they are paid below the poverty line. But their demands for better working conditions were…
Bangladesh: clashes between police and workers during the reopening of textile factories
In Bangladesh, new clashes broke out between police and textile industry workers this Saturday morning, during the reopening of garment factories. Nearly 600 factories producing clothing for major global clothing…
Hundreds of textile factories shut down in Bangladesh
According to a Bangladeshi union official, many factories producing for major global clothing groups are at a standstill in the country due to violent demonstrations by thousands of workers demanding…
They will be the first to be awarded a journeyman’s letter in Duodji – leather and textile
Fredrik Prost, Master duodji – wood and horn Lena Viltok, Master duodji – leather and textile Lise Tapio Pittja, Master duodji – leather and textile Nils Johan Labba, Master duodji…
Textile crisis: Naf Naf requests placement in receivership
The women’s ready-to-wear brand Naf Naf requested its placement in receivership earlier this week, a spokesperson told AFP on Thursday, August 31, confirming information from the specialized site Fashion Network,…
Textile pollution, the other side of the “fast fashion” backdrop
The mass production of clothes of dubious quality, cheap and driven by fashion effects to release new collections very frequently – such could be the definition of “fast fashion”. One…
EU, Commission proposes rules to stimulate circular economy in textile waste
(Finance) – The European Commission proposed a standard package to make manufacturers responsible for the entire life cycle of textile products and to support the sustainable management of textile waste…
Textile crisis: after Gap, Jennyfer, Sergeant Major… Who’s next?
In the courtrooms of the Paris Commercial Court, located on the prestigious Ile Saint-Louis, it has almost become a habit. For several months, the leaders of French ready-to-wear brands and…
Cancer: a molecule derived from a textile dye offers new hope
News Published on 05/17/2023 at 12:24 p.m. Updated 05/17/2023 at 12:24 p.m. Reading 1 min. Scientists have designed a molecule capable of accumulating specifically in cancer cells and becoming toxic…