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European Commission proposes regulatory relief for mid-sized businesses
Medium-sized companies are to be exempted from several EU requirements, according to a proposal by the European Commission. Among other things, this concerns exemptions under the General Data Protection Regulation and simplified regulations, which are intended to make stock exchange listings easier and less expensive, as the authority announced....
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‘Fear of regulation’: New BFC-backed report underlines obstacles in development of circular business models
As increasing regulation unfolds in the pursuit of establishing a more circular industry, obstacles and challenges faced by UK brands in their attempts to align with these changes are becoming more and more clear. It is exactly this that is explored in a new report by UK-US consultancy firm Clarasys, backed by the British Fashion Council’s (BFC)...
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Background: The Gore-Tex brand and the tricky business of PFAS functionality
The crackdown on PFAS in functional clothing has been widespread in recent years, particularly as their harm to both the environment and humans becomes more broadly researched. It has forced leaders in the outerwear and sportswear industry to rethink their approach to implementing practical features into their designs, and has seen many facing...
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UK to enact new regulations on ‘wild west’ BNPL industry
The UK government has outlined plans to regulate the operations of buy now, pay later (BNPL) firms as it aims for more transparency among the industry. The HM Treasury said BNPL firms will need to follow “consistent standards”, including upfront checks, to ensure shoppers can repay what they borrow. The plans also detail “fairer and faster...
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Changemakers in fashion (part 2): Romain Narcy of Rematters, Ereks Blue Matters and the Denim Deal
There are countless sustainability initiatives, but who in the fashion industry is truly driving the transition, whether their efforts are visible to the general public or not? We interview changemakers, consultants, sustainable fashion experts and activists. What can we learn from their work? In this second instalment, FashionUnited spoke with...
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Reinventing the future of fashion: how Lectra’s offer is leading the Industry 4.0 shift
In 2025, the global fashion industry is at a critical juncture. Brands and manufacturers are under unprecedented pressure to accelerate time-to-market, personalize offerings, and ensure end-to-end traceability—while navigating complex and shifting sustainability regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Digital...
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California threads together new textile law
In a landmark move for fashion’s climate reckoning, California is preparing to implement the United States’ first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law focused on textiles. The Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 (SB 707), signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom late last year, places the onus on apparel and textile producers to fund...
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New investigation shines light on forced labour risks in Amazon seller supply chains
With Amazon Prime Days well underway and the online giant predicted to hit 23.8 billion US dollars this week, new research highlights the significant risks of forced labour hiding within Amazon sellers' supply chains. An investigation from human rights campaign organization Labour Behind the Label traced fashion products from three UK-based...
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Europe’s Largest Fashion Trade Show Once Again Brings the International Fashion Industry Together in Istanbul
From August 20 to 22, 2025, the İstanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) will launch its eighth edition, once again bringing the global fashion community together in the Turkish metropolis. As Europe’s largest apparel and fashion trade fair, IFCO—organized by İTKİB Fairs Inc., a subsidiary of the Istanbul Apparel Exporters’ Association (İHKİB)—...
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Digital art also has legal limits: Mango condemned for rights infringement in NFTs
The Provincial Court of Barcelona issued an unprecedented ruling in the Spanish legal landscape, condemning the fashion group Mango (Punto Fa, S.L.) for the unauthorised exploitation of works of art in digital format. The ruling, issued by Section 15, specialising in commercial matters, established for the first time in Spain the infringement of...
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