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Garment Worker Killed Amid Bangladesh’s Labor Protests

garment worker in Bangladesh

One person was shot dead and at least 20 others were injured in Bangladesh on Monday after a clash between garment workers and security forces escalated in the industrial suburb of Ashulia, near Dhaka, leading to the closure of several factories, as Sourcing Journal reports.

Fast Fashion Fuels Mental Health Struggles Among Gen Z

Two girls trying on clothes in front of a mirror

According to a recent study by secondhand wholesaler Garson & Shaw, half of Gen Z feel that fashion is contributing to their mental health issues. Intriguingly, despite being aware of the environmental and psychological harm induced by fast fashion, Gen Z continues to actively participate in it.

Vietnam Mass Produces Pineapple Fiber and Fabric

a roll of white pineapple thread lying on the grass

Vietnam is mass-producing eco-friendly pineapple fiber and fabric for the first time. This innovative material is now available on a large scale to textile manufacturers, fashion brands, accessory makers, and interior design companies globally.

Myanmar, Mauritius flagged for forced labor violations

US, Myanmar and several flags standing together

While Vietnam clothing has been removed from the U.S Department of Labor annual list of products associated with forced and indentured child labor, garments from Mauritius and Myanmar have been ticked off on the same list, specifically for their use of forced labor.