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CHINA: Apparel brands to reduce pollution in supply chain

10 October 2012

Leading apparel brands including Gap, Adidas and H&M Hennes & Mauritz are looking at ways to reduce pollution within their supply chains following accusations that they were purchasing clothing from suppliers who illegally discharge polluted water in China.

Speaking with style: Harry van Dalfsen, president, IAF

6 September 2012

The theme of change resonates loudly with Harry van Dalfsen, who took on the role of president of the International Apparel Federation (IAF) two years ago at the height of the global economic crisis. Not surprisingly, ‘Fashion business in a changing environment’ is also the focus of the upcoming IAF World Apparel Convention, which takes place later this month.

VIETNAM: Esquel Group builds US$25m garment plant

23 July 2012

Esquel Enterprises (Singapore) Pte, a subsidiary of Hong Kong based clothing giant Esquel Group, has begun construction on a US$25m apparel plant at the Luong Son industrial zone in the northern Vietnamese province of Hoa Binh.

GAFTI gets tough on audit fatigue

4 April 2012

With increasing numbers of apparel and footwear brands, retailers and manufacturers weighed down by so-called "audit fatigue" - an estimated $2bn is spent by the industry each year on audits - it is no wonder that steps are being taken to work towards a common platform that will enable firms to share data and reduce the number of audits carried out across the supply chain.

HONG KONG: Esquel signs deal for FastReact planning tool

15 September 2011

Global apparel manufacturer Esquel Group, which produces clothing for brands including Hugo Boss, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren and Lacoste, has signed a deal to use FastReact's planning software as part of ambitious plans for the growth and increased productivity of its business.

just-style management briefing: The Sustainable Apparel Coalition's collective efforts

5 August 2011

Over the past decade and more, industry associations and individual companies have launched numerous initiatives with the aim of addressing and reducing the environmental and social impacts of clothing manufacture. However, this year the clothing industry's collective effort witnessed what many hope will be a game-changing development with the formation of a new multi-stakeholder partnership.

DENMARK: Novozymes champions green credentials

8 April 2011

Using enzymes in textile manufacturing and finishing processes can save water and carbon dioxide emissions, as well as cutting processing times, according to enzyme provider Novozymes.

US: Walmart, M&S, Levi's back apparel eco-index scheme

1 March 2011

Leading apparel and footwear brands, retailers and manufacturers including Nike, Gap Inc, H&M, Levi Strauss, Marks & Spencer and Walmart are driving a new initiative to improve sustainability across the entire apparel and footwear sector.

Apparel firms "digging in" despite rising China costs

7 October 2010

Two of the apparel industry's leading suppliers say they intend to increase their sourcing from China in the coming year, despite seeing an end to the days when the country could be counted on for its low labour costs. They also warn that fashion retailers and brands should prepare themselves for rising prices in the foreseeable future.

IAF World Apparel Convention: Quote/unquote - China labour costs

7 October 2010

The impact of rising labour costs in China dominated early sessions at the 26th IAF World Apparel Convention in Hong Kong this week. Below are comments from some of the speakers at the event.

HONG KONG: International line-up for IAF Convention

24 September 2010

The line-up for the 26th IAF World Apparel Convention, which takes place in Hong Kong next month, includes nearly 30 industry experts from around the world who will host discussions on the event's central theme of 'How retailer brands, internet and green manufacturing are transforming fashion business.'

DENMARK: Novozymes trials eco-fabric treatment at Esquel

16 December 2009

Danish biotechnology company Novozymes has teamed up with Hong-Kong based textile manufacturer Esquel to trial an eco-friendly textile treatment that claims to improve the softness of a fabric but also produce lower carbon emissions.

HONG KONG: Esquel launches trans-seasonal cotton/wool yarns

20 July 2009

Hong Kong-based Esquel Group has developed a new series of yarns combining Australian Merino wool and cotton to give its trans-seasonal garments a softer and more luxurious feel.

HONG KONG: Apparel firms lacking transparency, says charity

24 March 2009

Too many apparel companies in Hong Kong still lack transparency on labour standards despite recent improvements, according to the local office of charity Oxfam.

HONG KONG: Event focuses on tighter product safety rules

4 June 2008

Speakers from New Balance, VF Asia and Esquel have been lined up to talk about the impact of tightened product safety guidelines on the textiles industry at a special event in Hong Kong later this month.

HONG KONG: Esquel begins source tagging programme

9 May 2008

Hong Kong based Esquel Group, one of the world’s largest shirt manufacturers, is to begin a new source tagging program as part of plans to offer floor ready merchandise to its retail customers.

Speaking with style: Dr John Cheh, CEO, Esquel

31 January 2008

Dr John Cheh, the newly appointed chief executive officer of Hong Kong based cotton shirt manufacturer Esquel, talks to just-style about social responsibility and sustainable development, life after quotas with the EU, and the soft market in both the US and EU.

HONG KONG: Esquel appoints John Cheh as new CEO

5 December 2007

Cotton shirt maker Esquel Group has appointed Dr John Cheh as its new chief executive officer, starting from 1 January.

Challenges confront apparel firms in Asian market

30 November 2007

The changing dynamics of apparel production and consumption came under the spotlight at the recent International Apparel Federation’s 23rd World Apparel Convention in Taiwan. Delegates argued that in the future, Asia will not only be the major region for textiles and clothing but will also be the world’s largest consumer market. Vicky Sung reports from Taipei.