Globally, one garbage truckload of textiles is landfilled or incinerated every second and less than 1 percent of fibres used in garment manufacturing are converted into new wearable clothing. This is due to the linear economy in the textile industry which is characterised by a one-way system: resources are converted into manufactured products which are sold for use and
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Bangladeshi labourers work in a garment factory in Gazipur. Bangladesh’s crucial textile industry saw a sharp rebound from the Covid-19 crisis in August, with exports surging nearly 50 per cent as factories swung into full gear to meet orders from global retailers. AFP
Amid industry upheaval, Bangladesh is a safe pair of hands
Tue, 16 February 2021
High streets around the world are changing rapidly. The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a great many store closures and seen more and more businesses shift online in our major export markets.
These changes look like they will be permanent, as it is simply more profitable for brands to avoid the costly outlay of paying rent on physical stores. In fact, in future, there is talk that major brands may have just a few “flagship” stores as a showcase for their products – with the rest of their business going online.
Leading fashion players implement circular systems in Bangladesh
Over 30 renowned fashion brands, manufacturers and recyclers are collaborating in a new initiative to capture and reuse textile waste in Bangladesh.
Global Fashion Agenda on Thursday announced the participants of the Circular Fashion Partnership, including the global brands Bershka, Bestseller, C&A, Gina Tricot, Grey State, H&M Group, Kmart Australia, Marks & Spencer, OVS, Pull & Bear, Peak Performance and Target Australia.
The Circular Fashion Partnership is a cross-sectorial project led by Global Fashion Agenda, with partners Reverse Resources, The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and P4G, that aims to achieve a long-term, scalable transition to a circular fashion system.
Leading fashion players implement circular systems in Bangladesh
UNB
12th February, 2021 04:36:58
Over 30 renowned fashion brands, manufacturers and recyclers are collaborating in a new initiative to capture and reuse textile waste in Bangladesh.
Global Fashion Agenda on Thursday announced the participants of the Circular Fashion Partnership, including the global brands Bershka, Bestseller, C&A, Gina Tricot, Grey State, H&M Group, Kmart Australia, Marks & Spencer, OVS, Pull & Bear, Peak Performance and Target Australia.
The Circular Fashion Partnership is a cross-sectorial project led by Global Fashion Agenda, with partners Reverse Resources, The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and P4G, that aims to achieve a long-term, scalable transition to a circular fashion system.
H&M Group, Marks & Spencer, and C&A are among more than 30 brands, manufacturers and recyclers that are taking part in a new initiative to capture and reuse textile waste in Bangladesh. related to Apparel, Fibres & fabrics, Manufacturing, Social & environmental responsibility, Sourcing, Technology, H&M, Marks & Spencer, C&A,