H&M bans Turkmenistan cotton from supply chain

Swedish multinational retail clothing supplier H&M has put a ban on cotton from Turkmenistan and Syria since December owing to underage workers involved in cotton cultivation, the company said in a press release.

The company, which known for its fast-fashion clothing for men, women, teenagers and children, has signed a commitment requirement with all its suppliers that they do not buy cotton from Turkmenistan or Syria. The suppliers that do not sign the commitment will not be allowed to work with H&M.

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