Archive: September 2025
Paving the way to living wages in Cambodia
For the past eight years, the ACT initiative has brought together trade unions, global garment brands and retailers and manufacturers in supply chains to create…
Singapore Fashion Council backs Loom Carbon to tackle textile waste
The Singapore Fashion Council has invested US$300,000 in Loom Carbon, a local climate technology startup, as part of its inaugural accelerator programme, the Bridge Fashion…
Malaysia's rapidly evolving textile sector poised for robust growth
Malaysia’s textile and clothing industry is undergoing a dynamic transformation, driven by technological innovation, strategic investment and evolving global market demands.
First garments made with Recover recycled cotton fibre from Vietnam
The first garments made with Recover recycled cotton fibres from Recover Textile Systems’ newly opened Vietnam facility are now available.
Russian children’s clothing producer plans to reduce business
Russian producer and retailer of children’s clothing Motherbear, which was based on the British Mothercare chain, plans to close 15 of its 40 outlets in…
Armenian fashion takes the stage at leading European trade fairs
Armenian companies took part in two of Europe’s leading fashion trade fairs in September, with the support of the International Trade Centre, within the framework…
Another Indonesian textile giant declared bankrupt
The Central Jakarta Commercial Court has officially declared bankruptcy against Sejahtera Bintang Abadi Textile (SBAT), an Indonesian textile company based in Cicalengka, Majalaya, and Cikancung,…
Cambodian clothing sector urged to tackle gender-based violence
The 4th Annual Gender Platform held in September convened more than 80 participants to boost efforts to end gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in Cambodia’s…
Stara Planina sells 50% stake in Bulgarian knitwear factory
Stara Planina Hold has sold its 50% stake in Bulgarian knitwear manufacturer Boriana to investment company Makaveev Investments of Hristiana and Mitko Makaveev, who own…
Regional designers showcase talent in Budapest
More than 70 Hungarian and 30 Central European designers presented their spring/summer 2026 collections to the 16th Budapest Central European Fashion Week, according to the…