US garment imports settle on strategic suppliers

The world's economic problems are still very much with us, but it now appears - from the latest US figures - that garment customers may have settled down to a new but stable order of strategic suppliers.

Comment: Garment imports settle on strategic suppliers

27 June 2012

The world's economic problems are still very much with us, but it now appears - looking at the latest US figures - that garment customers may have settled down to a new but stable order of strategic suppliers. David Birnbaum looks at the data.

Emerging Asian countries hold apparel sourcing key

26 June 2012

Emerging Asian countries hold the key to the future of the global apparel sourcing industry, according to a new research report from just-style.

UK: Syria, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan the next sourcing hubs?

18 June 2012

Syria, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan may become increasingly important apparel sourcing countries in coming years once ongoing issues around political and human rights have been resolved.

Spotlight on...Rising costs in China create opportunities elsewhere

18 June 2012

While China's position as the world's leading clothing manufacturing country remains unassailable, the increasing cost of doing business there means the rapid growth of its apparel industry may be on the wane. New research highlights Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, Madagascar, Tunisia and Morocco as attractive sourcing alternatives.

US: Textile and apparel imports up again in April

12 June 2012

Textile and apparel imports into the US were up again in April, rising 2.9% to 4.35bn square metre equivalents (SME) on top of a 1.7% increase in March.