Terms of Reference: Materiality Assessment for Alternative inputs for Textile Materials
IDH wants to explore the landscape for alternative material inputs, specifically for polyester and man- made cellulosic fibres (MMCF), whilst assessing the commercial viability for the private sector in the…
Case Study: How the Z76 company switched from outdoor gear to producing COVID-19 face masks
To guarantee businesses continuity, many factories have shifted to producing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as face masks, to meet both domestic demand and boost exports.
Over 100 factories now mitigating fire, electrical and structural safety risks
As lockdowns in countries start to abate, and apparel factories can resume some of their activities, some new factories have joined the Life and Building Safety (LABS) initiative, which now…
Helping apparel factories to produce personal protective equipment
Guidance to produce PPE New free platform to list all equipment Connect with suppliers & buyers Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as facial masks, gloves, and gowns, is…
On this open platform, factories can find guidance regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) production. Factories that are now producing PPE are listed in order to facilitate engagement with prospective buyers.
IDH is supporting the apparel sector to alleviate the impact on factory workers and people dependent on the apparel industry, who have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. We do…
To support textile workers and factories, IDH is facilitating industry players to shift operations in order to increase production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as well as providing means for…
Garment industry coalition calls for urgent action amid COVID-19
Ten organisations working with 2,000 brands join forces to protect workers A coalition of ten international organisations working on better labour conditions for garment…