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China hits back at Trump, slaps tariffs on $60bn of US goods
China has hit back at US President Donald Trump with new tariffs on US$60bn of US goods in response to his move yesterday (18 September) to proceed with new duties on an additional US$200bn worth of goods from the East Asian country.
New China tariffs will create supply chain chaos
US President Donald Trump has decided to move forward with a 10% tariff on an additional US$200bn worth of goods from China, in a move the US fashion industry says will considerably disrupt the sector's supply chain.
New Zealand bans controversial mulesing practice
New Zealand's wool industry is about to become more ethical after the country's government banned the practice of mulesing sheep, with businesses facing a fine of up to NZ$25,000 (US$16,484) for a breach.
Investors call for continuation of the Bangladesh Accord
A group of 153 investors representing US$2.8 trillion in assets has warned against the premature termination of the Bangladesh Accord for Fire and Building Safety – saying that lingering risks in the country’s garment factories threaten workers, b...
Myanmar garment productivity project gains momentum
A three-year project taking place in Myanmar's garment industry to enhance productivity and improve workplace health and safety is generating great interest, organisers have told just-style, and feeds into a wider goal of improving productivity by...
Latest Apparel Insights
Who's signed the Bangladesh '2018 Accord' – Update
192 companies have now signed the new Bangladesh worker safety pact – the '2018 Accord' or 'Transition Accord' – with Holland House Fashion...
Experts point way ahead for African textile sector
Sub-Saharan Africa may not have been the most fertile ground for technological innovation in the clothing, textile and fibre sectors, but sp...
Technology inertia stalls Africa clothing industry
A reluctance by Africa’s clothing and textile industries to adopt new technology has not only slowed growth in the sector, but is also poten...
10 ways to Brexit-proof your supply chain
Brexit is looming. While the final arrangements between the UK and EU are yet to be hashed out, the UK Fashion & Textile Association says th...
John Lewis H1 profit drop - Analysts' thoughts
Newly re-branded John Lewis & Partners this morning (13 September) announced a near 99% drop in group earnings for the first half of the yea...
Haiti garment makers hopeful on future expansion
Garment manufacturing industry insiders in Haiti are optimistic that the sector can continue expanding in size, as long as the Caribbean cou...
How to build a balanced apparel sourcing strategy 10 Sep 18
A balanced scorecard approach is key to helping supply chain managers make the best decisions around where in the world their garments are made, based on at least 10 factors ranging from cost to speed to market. Here, industry consultant Malcolm Newbery offers advice on how to achieve a balanced sourcing strategy.
Cambodia leads US apparel import growth in July 7 Sep 18
The volume of apparel imports into the US saw double-digit growth month-on-month in July as retailers stocked up for the back-to-school season, with the largest gain booked by Cambodia.
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Major Apparel News
Crystal International sets sustainability goals
Leonie Barrie | 20 Sep 18
Hong Kong-based apparel manufacturing giant Crystal International has embarked on its third set of five-year sustainability targets, adding new social indicators to the goals it hopes to accomplish by 2022.
New China tariffs will create supply chain chaos
Beth Wright | 18 Sep 18
US President Donald Trump has decided to move forward with a 10% tariff on an additional US$200bn worth of goods from China, in a move the US fashion industry says will considerably disrupt the sector's supply chain.
Myanmar garment productivity project adds momentum
Michelle Russell | 17 Sep 18
A three-year project taking place in Myanmar's garment industry to enhance productivity and improve workplace health and safety is generating great interest, organisers have told just-style, and feeds into a wider goal of improving productivity by 25% over the next ten years.
Recent News - (Updated: 3:21pm 20 Sep 2018)
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Eastman launches Naia yarn into womenswear
Latest Apparel Interviews
C&A Foundation sets out vision for circular fashion – Interview 20 Sep 18
One year into his role as head of circular fashion at the C&A Foundation, Douwe Jan Joustra is leading discussions on how to create the conditions for change in the entire fashion system. His main aim is to see retailers adopt new business models, transitioning into "service providers" where fashion will be offered as a service for customers, not consumers – an idea he will share at next month's IAF World Fashion Convention.
How TAL Apparel is rebalancing for growth – CEO Interview 22 Aug 18
By his own admission, Roger Lee, CEO at Hong Kong based apparel giant TAL Group, is an optimist. And it's a trait that has stood him – and the 70-year-old company he leads – in good stead in recent years as he focuses and rebalances the business for future growth.
Volt Smart Yarns bridging the gap on wearables – Interview 9 Aug 18
Ahead of the launch of its new Volt Wearable Technology division, Matt Kolmes, CEO at Supreme Corporation, talks to just-style about how the company’s Volt Smart Yarns has been gaining momentum in the smart fabrics industry – and some of the challenges still facing the sector in reaching its full potential.
Apparel Blog
Why a balanced scorecard drives the best decisions
Leonie Barrie | 20 Sep 18Among the highlights on just-style last week, we offer advice on how to achieve a balanced scorecard to help supply chain managers make the best decisions around where in the world their garments are made, based on at least 10 factors ranging from cost to speed to market.
How social media is forcing apparel brands to think green
Hannah Abdulla | 12 Sep 18Social media, since its evolution, has undoubtedly changed the world as we know it.
TAL refocuses and rebalances before growth
Leonie Barrie | 28 Aug 18By his own admission, Roger Lee, CEO at Hong Kong based apparel giant TAL Group, is an optimist. And it's a trait that has stood him – and the 70-year-old company he leads – in good stead in recent years as he focuses and rebalances the business for future growth. Read this exclusive interview on just-style.
Hot Apparel Issues
Rohingya crisis and wage issues weigh on Myanmar
Myanmar's garment exports may be thriving, but the ongoing Rohingya humanitarian crisis in Rakhine State and rising wages are the latest shadows on the horizon.
Hong Kong – The new hub for sustainable innovation
A number of new projects being unveiled in Hong Kong in September – revealed exclusively on just-style – include the first mill being set up in more than half a century to produce recycled yarn from post-consumer apparel.
Why is the used clothing trade such a hot-button issue?
US apparel imports from Rwanda have lost their duty-free benefits under AGOA after it refused to lift a policy that bans imports of used clothing. Here we look into world used clothing trade – and why it deserves more attention.
US trade policy remains top sourcing concern
The impact of a protectionist trade policy agenda in the US is the top challenge for the US fashion industry in 2018 – closely followed by increasing cost pressure, which is creeping up executives' agendas again.
Apparel Market Research
Editorial: Time to reassess the environmental sustainability
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