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Published by Aroq Ltd.Sat, 18 May 2013 13:21:31 GMTSat, 18 May 2013 13:21:31 GMTjust-style.com - RSS feedjust-style.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20As part of plans to remove harmful substances from its production processes and eliminate fluorines by 2020, German outdoor clothing brand Jack Wolfskin is teaming up with two research institutes to develop new fluorocarbon-free textile coatings.http://www.just-style.com/news/jack-wolfskin-commits-to-cleaner-outdoor-clothing_id117871.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manufacturingFri, 17 May 2013 11:51:00 GMTKorean textile manufacturer KyungBang Limited has opened a $40m cotton yarn plant at the Bau Bang industrial zone, in the northern Vietnamese province of Binh Duong.http://www.just-style.com/news/kyungbang-opens-40m-cotton-yarn-plant_id117870.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manufacturingFri, 17 May 2013 11:31:00 GMTGarment factories in the Ashulia industrial belt near the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka re-opened today (17 May) after a three-day shutdown following labour unrest earlier this week.http://www.just-style.com/news/ashulia-garment-factories-re-open_id117868.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manufacturingFri, 17 May 2013 11:20:00 GMTLectra has enhanced its Kaledo textile design suite to offer a wider range of creative tools along with improved usability for speed, control and accuracy.http://www.just-style.com/news/lectra-enhances-kaledo-textile-design-suite_id117878.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manufacturingFri, 17 May 2013 14:28:00 GMTThe most-read stories on just-style this week include a rush by apparel brands and retailers to sign the new Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, a report on what the agreement entails, and plans by M&S to shake up its supplier base.http://www.just-style.com/news/just-styles-most-read-stories-this-week_id117872.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manufacturingFri, 17 May 2013 11:53:00 GMTThe latest release of the YuniquePLM product lifecycle management software features enhanced line planning functionality for designers and merchandisers and new costing capabilities for planning and financial teams.http://www.just-style.com/news/yuniqueplm-release-speeds-line-planning-and-costing_id117875.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manufacturingFri, 17 May 2013 13:06:00 GMTA group of North American retailers has gone its own way on strengthening safety efforts at Bangladesh garment factories, setting up a new initiative said to offer a long-term solution that also offers flexibility to "respond to an ever-changing environment."http://www.just-style.com/news/apparel-groups-unveil-own-bangladesh-safety-plans_id117861.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manufacturingThu, 16 May 2013 14:48:00 GMTTwo workers have died after a Cambodian factory that manufacturers footwear for Japanese sporting goods firm Asics collapsed earlier today (16 May).http://www.just-style.com/news/two-workers-killed-in-shoe-factory-collapse_id117863.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manufacturingThu, 16 May 2013 16:07:00 GMTThe strength of global economies and their resulting employment levels is a major influence on the workwear market. A new report from just-style forecasts worldwide demand to grow by more than 20% over the next five years, driven by growth in emerging markets.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/emerging-markets-to-drive-workwear-growth_id117850.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manufacturingThu, 16 May 2013 17:01:00 GMTA US-based labour and human rights watchdog has filed a formal complaint with the US Customs service calling for a halt on imports of cotton from Uzbekistan grown and harvested with forced labour.http://www.just-style.com/news/activists-call-for-halt-to-uzbek-cotton-imports_id117857.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manufacturingThu, 16 May 2013 12:36:00 GMTA total of 33 companies have signed the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh following the collapse of the Rana Plaza factory building last month, which killed more than 1,000 people.http://www.just-style.com/news/who-has-signed-the-bangladesh-safety-accord_id117856.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manufacturingThu, 16 May 2013 12:18:00 GMTFibre manufacturer Invista has signed a land reservation agreement to build a nylon 6,6 polymer site at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park (SCIP).http://www.just-style.com/news/invista-expands-with-nylon-66-polymer-plant_id117851.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manufacturingThu, 16 May 2013 09:29:00 GMTTurkish based fashion brand and retailer Colin's has implemented DeSL's PLM solution to help support its ambitious growth plans.http://www.just-style.com/news/colins-fashion-brand-to-grow-with-plm_id117853.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manufacturingThu, 16 May 2013 11:01:00 GMTMarks & Spencer is set to shake up its supplier base as part of plans to turn around its fortunes in women's wear through a focus on quality and style.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/ms-shakes-up-supplier-base-as-part-of-turnaround-efforts_id117839.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manufacturingWed, 15 May 2013 10:10:00 GMTThere is no doubt that something needed to be done to improve safety standards at factories in Bangladesh making clothes for western brands and retailers. But the new Accord on Fire and Building Safety - details of which were reported on just-style yesterday - seems to raise nearly as many questions as it answers.http://www.just-style.com/comment/bangladesh-safety-accord-still-raises-many-questions_id117852.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manufacturingWed, 15 May 2013 19:03:00 GMTWal-Mart has confirmed plans to conduct in-depth safety inspections at its supplier factories in Bangladesh over the next six months after revealing it would not join the Bangladesh Fire and Building Safety Accord. http://www.just-style.com/news/wal-mart-wont-sign-accord-ramps-up-inspections_id117842.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manufacturingWed, 15 May 2013 11:29:00 GMTMore retailers and brands have joined the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh ahead of the midnight deadline (15 May). http://www.just-style.com/news/more-retailers-race-to-join-safety-accord_id117845.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manufacturingWed, 15 May 2013 12:10:00 GMTChinese apparel supplier and retailer Ever-Glory has booked a 45.5% increase in first-quarter profit, driven by retail and wholesale sales gains.http://www.just-style.com/news/ever-glory-q1-profit-surges-455_id117848.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manufacturingWed, 15 May 2013 15:37:00 GMTDeckers Outdoor Corp, the maker of Ugg boots and Teva sandals, is to deploy the GT Nexus cloud-based platform to enhance collaboration and end-to-end visibility across its supply chain.http://www.just-style.com/news/deckers-picks-gt-nexus-for-supply-chain-visibility_id117836.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manufacturingWed, 15 May 2013 10:43:00 GMTHigher demand from specialty apparel customers and private label brands has helped zipper, fastener and trim supplier Talon International return to a first-quarter profit.http://www.just-style.com/news/talon-international-returns-to-profit-in-q1_id117844.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=manufacturingWed, 15 May 2013 11:58:00 GMT