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Boohoo urged to link bonuses to sustainability progress
The chairman of UK online fast fashion retailer Boohoo Group is being urged to provide an update on some of the commitments he made to politicians in December – including whether executive bonuses will be linked to progress on workers' rights and ...
Jeanologia teams on female-led green laundry in India
Denim finishing technology specialist Jeanologia has partnered with apparel manufacturer Anish India Exports (AIE) to launch what is said to be the world's first sustainable and zero-waste garment finishing plant that is driven and managed by women.
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Consumers urged to support women in global supply chains
A new campaign is urging consumers to round-up their purchases to the nearest dollar in a bid to empower and educate the women who make their clothes.
Ciel Textile CEO puts Mauritius maker on post-Covid path
Eric Dorchies was appointed CEO at Mauritius based Ciel Textile Ltd last July, at a moment when his country's important clothing and textile sector was struggling hard against the impact of Covid-19. It has not been an easy start to his job, but a...
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China cotton links & implications for South Africa
As apparel retailers and brands scramble to try to disentangle their cotton supply chains from possible links to forced labour abuses in Xin...
Brexit red tape pulls at UK apparel industry seams
On the surface, the UK’s zero-tariff, zero-quota Brexit deal appeared to be a good thing for the country’s apparel industry. But the reality...
The new laws of garment sourcing
In the new post-virus global garment industry, there will be a shakeout. We may find ourselves operating in an industry with a one-strike-yo...
New Sri Lanka textile park eyes post-Covid exports
Sri Lanka is making a significant step to increase the share of locally-sourced raw materials in clothing made in the country by setting up...
Egypt government invests in upstream manufacturing
Egypt's plans to attract significant foreign investment in its garment and textile manufacturing sectors have been delayed due to the fallou...
Social commerce – Virtual shopping with friends
When asking consumers what they miss most during lockdown, shopping with friends on a Saturday afternoon is surely among the answers. And it...
Environmental and human rights due diligence – Considerations for apparel companies as new law looms 1 Mar 21
Having described the story so far in human rights and sustainability – and the new chapter starting in 2021 with consultation on an EU law on sustainable corporate governance – Anna Triponel now looks at how apparel companies can best prepare for the journey ahead, and how they can inspire others to join them.
Environmental and human rights due diligence – The story so far and the new chapter starting in 2021 26 Feb 21
The past few years have been transformational for the apparel sector in terms of changing expectations on human rights and sustainability. But this is just the beginning, according to Anna Triponel, who looks at the story so far and the new chapter starting in 2021.
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Boohoo urged to link bonuses to sustainability
Beth Wright | 5 Mar 21
The chairman of UK online fast fashion retailer Boohoo Group is being urged to provide an update on some of the commitments he made to politicians in December – including whether executive bonuses will be linked to progress on workers' rights and sustainability.
Lindex ramps up focus on supplier welfare
Hannah Abdulla | 4 Mar 21
Swedish fashion chain Lindex reveals it has fallen short of its sustainability goals for 2020 as Covid-19 forced it to "pivot to more urgent priorities."
Brands told to honour Myanmar supplier commitments
Michelle Russell | 3 Mar 21
Apparel industry associations and human rights groups have joined forces to condemn the military coup and growing violence in Myanmar, and to urge companies sourcing from the southeast Asian country to maintain dialogue and honour all existing commitments made to factories.
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Latest Apparel Interviews
Broken retail model pushes apparel suppliers to breaking point
It has taken Sanjeev Mahtani 30 years to build Must Garment Corporation, but just a matter of months for his lifetime's work to come crashing down. As he tries to pick up the pieces of his manufacturing business, he tells just-style why he fears for the future of apparel suppliers – and the millions of workers they employ.
Ciel Textile CEO puts Mauritius maker on post-Covid path
Eric Dorchies was appointed CEO at Mauritius based Ciel Textile Ltd last July, at a moment when his country's important clothing and textile sector was struggling hard against the impact of Covid-19. It has not been an easy start to his job, but as he tells just-style, the company is already working on plans to recover from the pandemic.
Fashion-Enter on a mission to boost made in Britain
Skills training provider and manufacturer Fashion-Enter is gearing up for a busy year, with plans to lead a new fashion academy in Leicester, open a similar site in Wales, and explore the potential of a Foundation to help young people with mental health issues – all while continuing to navigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit. Speaking exclusively to just-style, director Jenny Holloway outlines her plans for 2021 and explains why it's so crucial to bridge the fashion skills gap in the UK.
Apparel Blog
Brands urged to condemn Myanmar coup
Michelle Russell | 1 Mar 21
Fashion brands and retailers sourcing in Myanmar are now being urged to take action to help end the military coup in the country – including publicly joining international condemnation of the takeover.
Environmental supply chain risks to cost companies $120bn
Hannah Abdulla | 22 Feb 21
Companies face up to US$120bn in costs from environmental risks in their supply chains by 2026. Those failing to take responsibility for supply chain impacts will fall behind, while businesses who manage and reduce risk through collaboration will become more competitive and resilient.
New sourcing hubs the solution to avoid Xinjiang cotton?
Leonie Barrie | 15 Feb 21
As the global apparel industry continues to grapple with the challenges of severing possible links to the use of forced labour in China’s Xinjiang region, new research suggests the way forward is the development of new sourcing hubs.
Hot Apparel Issues
Clothing sector likely major loser from Myanmar coup
Tough American government sanctions against Myanmar, and a re-evaluation of the country as a stable sourcing partner are among potential repercussions of the recent coup
Key issues set to shape apparel sourcing in 2021
How is the sourcing landscape likely to shift in 2021, and what can apparel firms and their suppliers do to stay ahead, remain competitive and build resilience for the future? Read our report to find out
Building value in relationships amid a pandemic
The worldwide pandemic is forcing the industry to undergo a dramatic transformation that is playing out in real time. Key to surviving this is building strong brand/supplier relationships.
Textile waste becoming new apparel resource
An increasing number of industry studies and initiatives have identified the importance of apparel and textile waste as a new resource for the sector.
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