Inditex and Jeanologia develop a system to reduce the shedding of microfibres in textiles

The Air Fiber Washer system allows for a reduction of up to 60% in microfiber shedding by using air, without the need for water or thermal energy, while maintaining the… Read more

Global swimwear market to reach $22.7 bn by 2022

“What has revolutionised the market in Italy-and not only Italy, actually, has been the transformation of the distribution channels. Next to multi-brand stores today are the mono-brand chain stores, either… Read more

H&M, M&S and New look are top in UK for fit – report

Shoppers selected H&M as the number one brand for fit in 2022, followed by M&S, New Look, Next and Nike in the top five for True Fit’s ‘Favourite Fitting Brands’… Read more

Hermès opens a new leather workshop in France

The new leather goods workshop “draws on the expertise and proximity of the group’s Ile-de-France craft centre, which houses 670 artisans,” said the brand in a statement. The site, where… Read more

Hudson’s Bay bans fur

The fur-ban touches Hudson’s Bay Company’s entire portfolio of brands including Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Off 5th. The company first made the decision to go fur-free in 2021 and officially… Read more

As inflation soars, European consumer goods M&A slows

Record inflation around the world has changed the way people shop, with many families trading down to cheaper private label products instead of the key brands that the likes of… Read more