The FABRIC Act reintroduced in Senate to protect garment workers’ wages

The legislation would hold brands and manufacturers accountable for pay violations, eliminate piece rate pay and create a $50 million per year domestic manufacturing program.

By Lauren Schenkman • Sept. 15, 2023

Heydude to pay $1.95M to settle FTC charges

In addition to failing to cancel orders and provide refunds, the Federal Trade Commission said the brand suppressed negative product reviews.

By Dani James • Sept. 14, 2023

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$1.7B worth of shipments detained by US since enactment of forced labor law: report

Many of the products targeted during the first year of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act were apparel, footwear and textiles. 

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 13, 2023

VFC must pay up to $730M in taxes related to Timberland legal dispute

A federal judge sided with the IRS over the timeline of its required payments.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 12, 2023

Investors call for Nike to pay $2.2M in owed wages to supply chain workers

Ahead of the sportswear giant’s annual meeting this week, investors are asking the company to avoid similar cases in the future.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 11, 2023

Uncertain economy and sourcing challenges are top of mind for fashion execs in 2023: report

Respondents said they were also looking to increase their sustainability and compliance spending, as well as reduce their reliance on China.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 7, 2023

US lawmakers revisit Kangaroo Protection Act

The legislation, introduced last week, is aimed at ending the sale and import of commercial kangaroo skin products.

By Lara Ewen • Aug. 1, 2023

H&M, Nike among EU and UK stores tossing items meant for reuse or recycling

An investigation by Changing Markets Foundation found 76% of donated pieces were either destroyed, abandoned or shipped to Africa.

By Lara Ewen • July 31, 2023

H&M sues Shein for copyright infringement

The case was filed in Hong Kong, with the next hearing scheduled for the end of July.

By Laurel Deppen • July 25, 2023

Shein boosts spending on US lobbying

The fast fashion giant has been experiencing increased pressure from lawmakers as it considers becoming a publicly traded company.

By Laurel Deppen • July 24, 2023

Gap adds its name to the Pakistan Accord

The retail giant signed on to the International Accord’s legally binding agreement on worker safety this week, bringing the total number of signatories to 65.

By Lara Ewen • July 21, 2023

EPA releases new guidelines on forever chemicals

The framework seeks to prevent harmful PFAS from reaching consumers, as manufacturers begin to phase out these chemicals used in stain- and water-resistant textiles.

By Laurel Deppen • July 5, 2023

TrusTrace releases updated open source accountability playbook

The Traceability Roadmap is aimed at presenting guidelines for fashion companies looking to update supply chain protocols.

By Lara Ewen • June 30, 2023

Fast fashion waste problem needs better solutions, lawmakers say

Two lawmakers are requesting that the federal government look into what can be done to reduce waste from textiles.

By Jacob Wallace • June 28, 2023

Temu, Shein avoid import tariffs because of their low-priced products: report

Preliminary findings in a U.S. House Select Committee investigation released Thursday show business models that may allow companies to avoid customs scrutiny.

By Laurel Deppen • June 23, 2023

OTB increased its use of renewable energy sources by 41%: report

The company’s strategy includes a commitment to renewable energy, more reliance on local suppliers and a 2023 target for net-zero internal operations.

By Lara Ewen • June 13, 2023

Patagonia sues Nordstrom, claiming counterfeit sales at Rack

The brand recently stopped selling via the department store and its off-price stores and discovered the alleged fakes this year, per court documents.

By Daphne Howland • June 1, 2023

Garments, textiles among most at-risk products of being manufactured with forced labor: report

In Walk Free’s 2023 Global Slavery Index, project leaders analyzed which items may have forced labor hidden in their supply chains.

By Laurel Deppen • May 25, 2023

Textile recycling, reuse missing from FTC’s Green Guides, group says

Companies and advocates in the textile and fashion industries are urging the Federal Trade Commission to add the issue to its ongoing workshops.

By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2023

EU Council backs plans to strengthen fashion’s sustainability requirements

The framework would ban destroying unsold textiles, footwear and apparel, as well as establish a digital product passport to increase transparency.

By Thai Phi Le • May 23, 2023

Nike faces lawsuit over greenwashing claims

A Missouri plaintiff said that 90% of the products Nike advertises as using recycled materials don’t, and that some of the recycled materials themselves are environmentally harmful.

By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2023

Shein invests $70M toward upgrading its supply chain

The company hopes its five-year financial commitment will improve conditions at its third-party manufacturing suppliers.

By Howard Ruben • May 16, 2023

Louboutin files lawsuit over red-sole trademark

Vinci Leather joins a list of companies at the receiving end of the luxury footwear maker’s attempt to legally safeguard its well known sole shade.

By Laurel Deppen • May 8, 2023

Lawmakers request info from Adidas, Nike and Shein over forced labor concerns

Members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party want details on the sourcing of materials and evaluation process.

By Laurel Deppen • May 4, 2023

Shareholder files lawsuit against Allbirds

The complaint filed in April alleges the DTC brand’s registration statements in 2021 were false or misleading as it relates to non-core product offerings. 

By Dani James • May 3, 2023