Asos takes Covid in its stride as FY profits soar

Asos says it has emerged from the financial year as a stronger, more resilient and agile business and is well positioned for the uncertain l...

Utexa yarn mill helping Honduras get back on track

Set up two years ago to give a boost to Central America's apparel production, the Utexa synthetic yarn plant in Honduras most recently playe...

Leather industry calls for Higg Index review

Leather industry trade groups from around the world are calling for the suspension of the Higg Materials Sustainability Index (Higg MSI) sco...

The fashion industry skills in demand right now

The alumni of 2020 are headed into an exciting time in the fashion industry. Though the world is facing unprecedented times, it is still spi...

Unlocking India and Bangladesh's export potential

It's easy to blame the coronavirus or recession for some of the problems facing the garment export industry. But what if the issues are more...

3 ways to build back better for garment workers

To mark this year's World Decent Work Day, Jennifer Schappert, executive director of ACT (Action, Collaboration, Transformation), explains w...

China tops US apparel import declines in August 7 Oct 20

The resumption of business for retailers following the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown helped boost US apparel imports in August on the month prior, but failed to lift numbers on a year-on-year basis. Compared to last year, China booked one of the largest falls in shipment volumes once again, with only three of the top ten reporting growth.

Covid and EU duty-free loss a double blow for Cambodia 6 Oct 20

The Covid-19 pandemic could not have come at a worse time for Cambodia’s garment sector, since it coincides with the partial withdrawal of the country’s duty-free access to the European Union (EU) market. 

Why Sateri sees Covid-19 as an industry wake-up call – Interview 21 Sep 20

Beth Wright

Leading viscose fibre producer Sateri has kept its foot firmly on the gas in recent months, with milestones that include starting production of lyocell fibres in China and launching a new commercial scale viscose fibre made from recycled textile waste – all in the midst of a global pandemic. President Allen Zhang shares how Covid-19 has affected the business and explains why the crisis has underlined the importance of a resilient and agile supply chain. 

Yesim Tekstil upbeat as brands look closer for do-it-all suppliers 4 Aug 20

Hannah Abdulla

Despite the upheaval of the global coronavirus crisis, the future looks bright for Turkish textile and garment mega-producer Yesim Tekstil with European brands increasingly seeking vertically integrated suppliers, sustainability and options to near-shore production. CEO Senol Sankaya tells just-style how the company adapted to the pandemic, and why it is optimistic going forward.

Has the apparel sourcing bubble burst? 21 Jul 20

Leonie Barrie

For Ranjan Mahtani, chairman and CEO at Epic Group, one of the world's largest clothing manufacturers, the global Covid-19 pandemic is the final straw. He believes the time has finally come for brands, retailers and their suppliers to take stock, re-evaluate current practices – and redefine their roles for the future.