Textile Industry wakes up to Chemical Control
In the wake of renewed consumer concern about the chemicals used in clothes and footwear and their potential for harmful effect on both individuals and the environment, national and international regulatory frameworks such as...
SGS to Attend Expo Riva Schuh Footwear Exhibition in India
The Expo Riva Schuh is India’s first trade show dedicated entirely to footwear and leatherwear and as a platform for the entire footwear industry, SGS was pleased to attend this new exhibition event.
British Retail Consortium Guidelines to Stop Sexualisation of Children’s Fashion
Pressure to take action over unsuitable clothing has been mounting on the UK Government by concerned lobby groups, including Mothers’ Union and Mumsonline. Improper and provocative fashion has been the main distress - but also...
21st Century Textile Industry Offers New Challenges and Opportunities
The global market has brought Asia to the forefront of the textile industry. A combination of currency fluctuations, low labor costs and the potential for a huge market have all helped shift the clothing and textile industries to...
SGS holds WRAP seminar at International Hosiery Purchasing Expo in Shanghai
SGS co-hosted a Worldwide Responsible Accreditation Production (WRAP) seminar on Social Compliance at the 6th China (Shanghai) International Hosiery Purchasing Expo on March 1, 2011. Hundreds of representatives from domestic and...
SGS at AAFA 2011 International Product Safety and Sustainability Conference
SGS participated in the American Apparel & Footwear Association’s 2011 International Product Safety and Sustainability Conference on April 29, 2011 at HJ International Hotel, Dongguan, China.
SGS helps Businesses in the Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain adopt Bluesign®
We live in a world of empowered consumers. Creative and thoughtful solutions based on environmental awareness that are developed by the industry can offset growth in consumerism by making the world a better place to live. SGS...
Softline Products Now Have SVHC Screen Lite Available
Recently, REACH legislation has Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) launch various campaigns to assess the product conformity of brands and retailers in the European Union.
SGS Collaborates with SDC to Deliver Colour Training
SGS is now delivering its SDC ISO Colour Fastness Training Program in China. The program was designed to supply knowledge in vital keys areas and promote best practice.
Sportswear Innovations for Functional Improvement and Specialized Performance
The market for sportswear has never been more competitive. Clothing brands are increasingly making use of technology to innovate and develop sportswear with specialized functions.
SGS sponsors Footwear Factory Training Series workshop
SGS Consumer Testing Services in China sponsored a Overseas Labor Practices (OLP) workshop from the Footwear Factory Training Series, held between 4-5 November 2010.
Fashion Brands Can Turn To SGS For Help With Expansion Into New International Markets
With the ongoing boom in the Asian fashion markets, SGS is using its global textiles experts network and fashion knowledge base to assist brands wishing to expand into these new markets.
SGS presented its sustainability service portfolio at RITE Group sustainable fashion event in London
SGS attended the RITE Group conference in London on 6 October 2010. The conference offered SGS the possibility to access up-to-date information on sustainability issues in the textiles sector in order to be ready to inform its...
SGS Assists Companies Wishing to Audit Against the New Global Social Compliance Programme
The Global Social Compliance Programme has emerged as a response to the call from producers for a single consistent auditing code. Designed to reduce the ‘audit fatigue’ experienced by some manufactures as a result of different...
SGS Supports Outdoor Industry to Take Sustainability Lead
The SGS Sustainability Team is assisting the outdoor industry with its push to lead the fashion market in sustainability. The outdoor industry has traditionally focussed strongly on technical aspects of product quality, longevity...
CB&I Signs Agreement with SABIC to License Aromatics Technology
CB&I (NYSE:CBI) has signed an agreement with SABIC Americas to jointly develop and commercialize toluene methylation technology.
Implement Fast Fashion Strategies with SGS Support
SGS offers a range of services to fashion retailers to enable them to move to a quick response production model. This helps them maintain an advantage in today’s global fashion market.
SGS India Adds New Fire Test Method
SGS India recently added the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) Test Method 701 TM1; Fire Test for Flame Propagation of Textiles to their list of capabilities.
SGS Hong Kong Delivers Color Vision Test Program
Color vision and assessment skills are extremely important for anyone involved in the visual assessment of color especially in color related business such as textiles, printing, graphic design and cosmetics.
Sandblasting: SGS solutions to protecting workers' health in the jeans industry
Consumer demand for jeans with a worn and faded appearance has contributed to the continued use of sandblasting in key production nations. The process has however been prohibited for producers within the European Union since 1962.
Evolution of Natural Fibers and New Alternatives
Cotton demand has increased globally, while adverse weather conditions have lead to a decrease in yields from cotton fields. Shortage reports will continue in the future if no changes occur in supply and demand quantities.