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Africa continues to face challenges to reach full potential
Speakers and exhibitors at the recent Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week are optimistic at the continent's capability in the textile and apparel sector – but concur that many challenges remain before it can reach its full potential.
Top trends in Canada’s apparel sourcing trade
Canada is the world's fifth-largest apparel market, and one of its fastest growing importers. Here Dr Sheng Lu, associate professor in the Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies at the University of Delaware, rounds up the country's key sourcin...
Call for Canada legislation to tackle supply chain slavery
Canadian investors have placed their support behind the recommendation made in a Parliamentary report calling for legislation to ensure businesses disclose steps they are taking to address child labour and forced labour in global supply chains.
Four first steps to nearshoring apparel supply chains
Apparel brands and retailers in Europe and the United States must take the lead on nearshoring, automation and sustainability, and establish a demand-focused apparel value chain if they are to meet customers' needs in the future, a new study sugge...
US to negotiate trade agreements with Japan, EU, and UK
United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer has notified Congress that the Trump Administration intends to negotiate three separate trade agreements with Japan, the European Union, and the United Kingdom.
Latest Apparel Insights
Nimble new players build smart future for fashion
The convergence of disruptive new technologies, easy access to cheap capital, and changing consumer attitudes are shaking up an already-brok...
4 first steps to nearshoring apparel supply chains
Apparel brands and retailers in Europe and the United States must take the lead on nearshoring, automation and sustainability, and establish...
Top trends in Canada’s apparel sourcing trade
Canada is the world's fifth-largest apparel market, and one of its fastest growing importers. Here Dr Sheng Lu, associate professor in the D...
Africa faces challenges in reaching full potential
Speakers and exhibitors at the recent Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week are optimistic at the continent's capability in the textile and appar...
New NAFTA 2.0 – The devil is in the detail
The new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) – also dubbed NAFTA 2.0 – has finally been agreed, but what does it mean for apparel s...
What 'see now, buy now' means for the supply chain
A phenomenon is exciting and confusing the fashion world in equal measures: ‘See now, buy now’ (SNBN). But is it a mould-breaking departure...
Combatting endemic challenges to overhaul factory safety 10 Oct 18
The Bangladesh experience represents a model for what factory safety reform might look like in other low-resource contexts. But now is a critical time to ensure there is no backsliding that could threaten the incredible progress made so far, writes Kathleen Almand, vice president of research, data and analytics at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Counteracting rising costs with digital colour measurement 9 Oct 18
The price of dyes and chemicals is rising – bringing with it worry and uncertainty for the textile industry. One solution is to move to digital colour measurement technology – which can help counteract the cost.
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Today's omnichannel consumers want two things: innovation and speed. The answer for many brands is Product Lifecycle Manageme...
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Tukatech is a recognized name for creating groundbreaking fashion technology solutions for product development, cloud collaboration, and garment manufacturing. Constantly ...
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Major Apparel News
Apparel production increasingly returning to Europ
Leonie Barrie | 16 Oct 18
"Made in China" has been a label found sewn into many articles of clothing in the western world for many years – but that's about to change, new research suggests.
H&M hits back at claims it destroys unsold clothes
Hannah Abdulla | 15 Oct 18
Swedish apparel retailer H&M insists it only burns stock that breaks its "chemical restrictions," after a group of German investigative reporters alleged it "unnecessarily incinerated around 100,000 pieces of clothing."
Sears files for bankruptcy, CEO steps down
Hannah Abdulla | 15 Oct 18
Edward Lampert has stepped down as CEO at Sears after the embattled US department store today (15 October) filed for bankruptcy and announced the closure of 142 stores.
Recent News - (Updated: 3:32pm 17 Oct 2018)
Call for Canada law to tackle supply chain slavery
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Call for full enforcement of 'Made in US' labeling
Dutch investors want living wage in supply chains
Bangladesh Q1 garment exports rise 15% to US$8.2bn
Canada approves CPTPP implementing bill
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
Apparel sourcing rules under NAFTA 2.0
Leonie Barrie | 15 Oct 18The new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) – also dubbed NAFTA 2.0 – has finally been agreed, but what does it mean for apparel sourcing? Here we take a close look at the new apparel-specific rules of origin.
New customisable options for consumers
Hannah Abdulla | 9 Oct 18Italian sportswear firm CP Company is looking to tap into the growing demand for customisable apparel with a 'Bespoke' project that allows customers to select their preferred colour in its signature goggle lens hoodie.
Trade tremours continue to reverberate
Leonie Barrie | 8 Oct 18Following more than a year of talks, the United States, Canada and Mexico have reached agreement on a renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) – which will be called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The new deal has been largely welcomed by apparel industry executives in the three countries.
Hot Apparel Issues
New NAFTA 2.0 and the apparel supply chain
Following more than a year of talks, the United States, Canada and Mexico have reached agreement on a renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) – which will be called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
Fashion must act now to secure a sustainable future
The global fashion industry is on a trajectory set to stretch planetary resources beyond breaking point unless it finds better ways of producing, using and disposing apparel, according to the stark message at the recent Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2018
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.
Apparel Market Research
Apparel categories bundle: Global market reviews of Denim an
This bundle of four reports provides an in-depth look into four key apparel categories; Denim and Jeanswear, Lingerie, Corporatewear and Athleisurewear... Read more
Published: September 2018 - ($5560.00)
Global market review of lingerie – forecasts to 2023
Technical textile markets: product developments and innovations, August 2018
Global technical textiles business update, August 2018
Editorial: The digital revolution and the growth in online apparel retailing
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