All news: Textiles, apparel, leather and related products

Vocational education and training

Enhancing the quality and effectiveness of counselling for vocational and education institutions in Viet Nam’s textile and garment sector

The labour shortage and growing demand for skilled workers pose significant challenges across sectors, including textiles and garment manufacturing. This highlights the need for reforms in vocational education to provide a workforce that meets...

The ILO Promotes the Practice of Lean Manufacturing at Garment Factories in Ghana

With introduction of new methodologies and processes in the production of lean for garment factories, the ILO is committed to supporting garment factories in Ghane to eliminate waste thereby increasing productivity. 

ILO working to adapt Business and Human Rights guidelines for India's automotive and readymade garments sectors

Weaving decent work into the fabric of supply chains in the cotton industry and beyond

The cotton, textile and garment supply chain support the livelihoods of millions globally, especially in developing countries. But this industry is not just about producing clothes; it’s about people, communities, and livelihoods.

Beneficiary story

Bangladesh employment injury scheme: silent guardian for garment workers and their families

Bangladesh's pilot employment injury scheme is providing vital income support to workers who suffer workplace accidents, and their families.

One ILO Apparel and Textile Programme in Ethiopia (Siraye)

Unions in Hawassa Industrial Park gearing for collective bargaining agreements

Worker representative at TAL Garment in Hawassa Industrial Park believes signing collective bargaining agreements not only protects the workers but also benefits the company as it improves staff motivation and increases productivity.

Skills development

Training course enhances skills in 3D design software for textile and garment educators

ILO Viet Nam, in collaboration with VITAS and C.S.P Co., Ltd., recently organized a training course to introduce 3D design technology to educators in the textile and garment sector. The program equipped 19 lecturers with skills in using Style3D...

ILO in action

How migrant workers in Thailand are learning more about their rights

The Thai language and labour laws used to leave Soe Moe Oo, a Burmese migrant worker in Thailand feeling helpless. However, after being training by an ILO-supported Migrant Resource Centre, Soe Moe Oo now proudly helps other migrant workers overcome...

Sustainable development impact of the ILO’s employment-intensive programme evident across Jordan

An ILO delegation led by Regional Director for Arab States Ruba Jaradat visited the sites of projects that build infrastructure and create jobs through sustainable and green employment and community development.

Ghana-EU Business Forum: Catalyzing Growth in Ghana's Textile and Garment Industry

The ILO's Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work project played a key role in the Ghana-EU Business Forum's panel on textiles, highlighting opportunities for growth, the essential role of female entrepreneurs, and the industry's potential to drive...

New course developed by ILO Vision Zero Fund initiative

Commuting safety matters: Collective action for a safe commute

Egypt's ready-made garments and textiles sector enhances tripartite collaboration

The Second Annual Report of the Better Work Egypt Programme took centre stage in the discussions.

Around 200 trainees benefit from a job fair to access jobs in Jordan’s garment and textile sector

A year of progress: Uzbekistan’s textile industry marks first anniversary of landmark labour agreement

A year after signing an agreement with Better Work and the Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan (FTUU), Uzbekistan is making strides in improving working conditions and positioning itself as a competitive player in the global apparel market.

Tea and Textile Sectors

Implementation of ILO Code of Practice in the Tea and Textile Sectors

Press release

ILO and three trade union federations on garment sector launch grievance applications for Indonesian garment workers

Through grievance applications launched by the ILO and three federations in textile and garment sectors, garment workers can report their work complaints and/or voice aspirations for a better and more productive working environment.

Better Work Jordan launches new guidelines to foster inclusive employment in the garment sector

Social security

Bangladesh garment sector injury scheme to include commuting accidents

Effective 1 July 2024, the employment injury scheme being piloted in the readymade garment sector was expanded to cover accidents that may occur while workers commute to and from work.

Skills development

ILO's STED methodology fosters dialogue on skills needs in Viet Nam’s garment and textile sector

The International Labour Organization's (ILO) Skills for Trade and Economic Diversification (STED) programme is proving to be a valuable tool for discussing and anticipating skills needs in Viet Nam's vital garment and textile sector.

ILO Hosts Certification Ceremony for Textile Workers Following Workplace Adaptation Programme Training in Istanbul