ThredUp eyes European expansion with Remix buy
Online resale platform ThredUp has completed the initial phase of its international expansion with the acquisition of European resale firm Remix Global in a deal worth US$28.5m.
Report shows modern slavery takes place across all supply chains
A new report on the 'Implications of Covid-19 for modern slavery challenges in supply chain...
How to take sustainable textile sourcing more mainstream
Sustainability. It has become a household word, essential value, and coveted practice — especially among younger generations. In fact, the green movement has altered life in many ways, not the least of which is consumerism.
BCI pilots Worker Voice Technology in Pakistan
The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has begun to explore how Worker Voice Technology can be used to better understand working practices and labour risks, and to inform assessments and capacity building.
UK to drive “free and fair” trade with developing countries
The UK’s Department for International Trade has launched a consultation to grow “free and fair” trade with lower income nations.
Top apparel sector companies by patents granted in Q2 2021
| Assignee | Patents |
|---|---|
| NIKE Inc | 381 |
| adidas AG | 53 |
| YKK Corp | 43 |
| Groupe Artemis | 28 |
| LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | 13 |
| 泉州市顺天体育用品有限公司 | 11 |
| 浙江小布点服饰有限公司 | 11 |
| Under Armour Inc | 10 |
| Amer Sports Corp | 8 |
Latest News
Mango on track to turnover EUR1bn online sales in 2021
Mango expects to exceed its pre-Covid-19 2019 profits in 2021 thanks to the growth of its online sales and proactive management.
Eurofins, Tailorlux partner on digital fibre tech for traceability
Eurofins Softlines & Leather (Eurofins S&L) and Tailorlux have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive traceability support in the textile, garment, and footwear sector through a digital fibre verification programme.
Support for more sustainable cotton farming continues
In the first half of 2021 the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) welcomed more than 180 new members across its membership categories.
Lenzing pumps GBP20m into UK wastewater treatment plant
Austrian cellulosic fibre producer Lenzing Group is investing GBP20m (US$27.6m) in the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant at its Grimsby site as part of its bid to reduce wastewater emissions by 2022.
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Express to roll out Community Commerce programme
US apparel retailer Express Inc has announced the launch of Express Community Commerce, a first-of-its-kind social commerce experience for fashion enthusiasts as part of its goal to achieve US$1bn in e-commerce sales by 2024.
Lindsay unveils cloud-based remote asset monitoring platform
Concept: Lindsay has rolled out a cloud-based remote asset monitoring platform RoadConnect for the transportation...
SK telecom unveils 5G-powered augmented reality app for tourists
Concept: South Korean telco SK Telecom in collaboration with the country’s Cultural Heritage Administration has...
Australian researchers use solar energy materials to detect air pollutants
Concept: Researchers from Australia’s ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science (ARC) have discovered a...
University of delaware uses catalytic hydrocracking for hard-to-recycle plastics
Concept: The Center for Plastics Innovation (CPI) of the University of Delaware (UD) has formulated...
Avery Dennison launches fourth ADX Lab
Avery Dennison has partnered with vertically integrated knitwear manufacturer Shenzhou International Holdings Ltd to launch its fourth ADX Lab to accelerate innovation and engage apparel and footwear brands around the globe.
Nextiles develops software kit for improved analytics access
Nextiles has developed a software development kit (SDK) that will enable any existing application to access the company’s software platform and leverage its human movement analytics to build custom algorithms and partner-specific metrics.
APAC online retail sales penetration to reach 18% in 2025
With the Covid-19 pandemic still looming large, the ‘online mode’ has emerged as a default channel for browsing and purchasing products.
Expert Commentary & Analysis
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Looting impacts clothing stores and apparel sector in South Africa
Unrest in South Africa has led to both looting and arson for both the apparel...
Is the apparel sector seeing the start of a robotics investment boom?
Robotics deals, jobs and patents have been booming in the last few years. But is...
Tunisian workwear manufacturers invite Brits to visit
Tunisian workwear manufacturers are actively encouraging British brands to visit a key North African sourcing...