Tag: manufacturing

Swedwatch Report: Labor Abuses in Pakistan’s Textiles

A recent report from the Swedish NGO Swedwatch has unveiled troubling connections between public funding for hospital textiles and labor rights abuses within Pakistan's...

India Delays Textile Machinery QCO to September 2026

The Government of India's Ministry of Heavy Industries has postponed the implementation of the Quality Control Order (QCO) on textile machinery until September 2026....

Textile Industry in India Embraces Sustainable Practices

As the world grapples with the environmental impact of the textile sector, India, the third-largest contributor to global textile waste, is under increasing pressure...

UK Manufacturing Output Drops in April, Textiles Boost Q1

In April 2025, the UK's industrial output experienced a decline of 0.6%, following a 0.7% drop in March. This downturn, primarily attributed to decreases...

Turkish Textile Sector Faces Bankruptcy and Job Loss

The Turkish textile and apparel sector is facing significant turmoil, with continuous reports of bankruptcies and concordat agreements. Despite a rich textile heritage that...

How Apparel Brands Can Profit by Producing Less

The global apparel industry is at a critical juncture. With consumers becoming increasingly aware of environmental issues, and the impacts of climate change becoming...

AAFA & FLA Stress Importance of Labor Programs in Jordan

In a recent appeal, fashion industry buyers have written to the Jordanian government, emphasizing the importance of the International Labor Organization-International Finance Corporation (ILO-IFC)...

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