Textiles
State Department Delegation Sets Bangladesh Trip
Officials to continue talks on worker rights and factory safety.
— May 22, 2013
Wool School Names Winners
Sweater designs from 15 students will be manufactured for Wool Week in October.
— May 22, 2013
Primark Pledges Aid to Rana Plaza Victims
U.K. brand has promised to alleviate the immediate suffering of victims of the factory tragedy through three measures.
— May 22, 2013
The 'I' of the Tiger: Internet Purchasing Holds Ferocious Potential in China
E-commerce, especially via mobile devices, is one of the hottest avenues for doing business in China.
— May 16, 2013
Group Seeks Ban on Uzbekistan Cotton Imports
The International Labor Rights Forum filed a formal complaint on Wednesday with U.S. Customs and Border Protection because of the country’s use of forced labor.
— May 15, 2013
'Miracle' in Bangladesh as Survivor Rescued
Reshma Begum, one of the garment workers in Savar, Bangladesh, who was trapped in the debris of an eight-story building for 17 days, was found alive Friday.
— May 10, 2013
China Topped Textile Machine Purchases in 2012
Most categories showed declines, but circular knitting machine buys were up.
— May 24, 2013
Clothing Workers Strike Ends in South Africa
The 10,000 workers ended their two-day protected strike action against member companies of the United Clothing and Textile Association.
— May 24, 2013
Crailar Joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition
Flax manufacturer will use SAC's Higg Index to measure environmental responsibility.
— May 23, 2013
Benetton to Aid Rana Plaza Victims
Company has unveiled a new partnership with BRAC, the nongovernmental aid organization founded there in 1972.
— May 23, 2013
