Is your T-shirt clean of slavery- Science may soon be able to tell
James Hayward, chief executive of U.S.-based Applied DNA Sciences Inc. that develops DNA-based technology to prevent counterfeiting and ensure authenticity, said his researchers have been working in the…
China tells Alibaba, Tencent to open platforms up to each other
The newspaper, citing unnamed sources, said the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology proposed standards to companies on Friday for instant messaging services, telling them all platforms must…
The Seam CEO- Putting traditional skills at the heart of new fashion tech
Importantly though, as with many ‘3Rs’ initiatives (repair, resale and rental), they’re working with a key partner — UK-based care & repair specialist The Seam.Businesses like The Seam…
YKK invests to compete in entry-level segment
This product segment applies notably the apparel, handbags and fashion accessories market, and its main manufacturers are to be found in China and elsewhere in Asia. No less…
UK government launches watchdog to toughen garment workers’ legal protection
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has created a modern slavery watchdog with a “one-stop shop” bringing three existing bodies together.The new watchdog will take…