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Primark warns of GBP1.1bn first-half sales hit
Value clothing retailer Primark is expecting a sales loss of GBP1.1bn (US$1.6bn) in the first half as the impact on trading from government restrictions in the UK and Europe takes it toll.
Allbirds pumps $2m into start-up to drive leather alternative
Footwear and apparel company Allbirds has invested US$2m into sustainable materials start-up Natural Fiber Welding (NFW) and its Mirum technology as part of its bid to bring a sustainable leather alternative to the fashion industry.
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Brands urge minimum wage for Tamil Nadu textile workers
US clothing brands and retailers have joined hands in calling for the establishment of a minimum wage for textile workers in India's Tamil Nadu state.
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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How fashion benefits from on-demand manufacturing
For the fashion world, 2020 forever changed the landscape of the industry. Supply chains were disrupted, established retailers closed their...
Regional flows still shape fabric & apparel trade
Textiles and apparel might be a global industry, but the latest statistics show trade patterns remain largely regional. However, changes are...
Improving fashion sustainability is a team effort
Consumer expectations of socially responsible fashion are at a high but there’s a long way to go for fashion to become truly sustainable. Me...
Myanmar's several crises show way to better jobs
Myanmar today resembles Romania 30 years ago, when the country swerved at the last possible moment from potential catastrophe to a more pros...
Uncertainty shrouds Myanmar's clothing industry
Clothing industry executives and experts within Myanmar have warned that the country's apparel sector is already suffering because of the 1...
Fashion education needs a data skills shake-up
A new study is calling for a rethink of fashion education to ensure students are equipped with the data science and data analysis skills nee...
Myanmar and the pending revolt of the "road warriors" 17 Feb 21
Apparel "road warriors" look at the coup in Myanmar and suspect a situation that may be slow to resolve. They also anticipate that prospects are starting to fade.
From Field to Shelf – The good and the bad of globalisation 16 Feb 21
If there's anything globalisation has taught us, it's that countries tend to import each other's problems, says industry consultant Robert Antoshak. For instance, forced labour in China ends up in the cotton unwittingly bought by so many consumers in the west. Then there's the myth of sustainability...
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Major Apparel News
Spinnova to scale production with EUR22m facility
Hannah Abdulla | 25 Feb 21
Finnish sustainable fibre producer Spinnova has entered into a 50:50 joint venture with wood pulp producer Suzano in a move that will see it begin construction of a EUR22m (US$27m) factory that allows it to scale production of its sustainable bio-based fibre.
Brands urge minimum wage for Tamil Nadu workers
Hannah Abdulla | 24 Feb 21
US clothing brands and retailers have joined hands in calling for the establishment of a minimum wage for textile workers in India's Tamil Nadu state.
Lao garment workers to receive emergency support
Leonie Barrie | 23 Feb 21
Up to 17,000 garment workers in Lao PDR affected by the Covid-19 pandemic are to receive two months’ emergency income support worth LAK900,000 (US$100).
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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
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.
How Myanmar coup is impacting the apparel industry
Beth Wright | 8 Feb 21
Last week's military coup in Myanmar puts foreign investment at risk, poses the threat of trade sanctions, and may prompt some clothing companies to sever their sourcing ties with the country.
Acquisitive Boohoo eyeing up Arcadia brands
Michelle Russell | 1 Feb 21
UK online fast fashion retailer Boohoo Group has confirmed it is in talks with the administrators of Arcadia to potentially snap up the Dorothy Perkins, Wallis, and Burton brands, less than a week after inking a deal to acquire the global rights to the Debenhams brands and websites for GBP55m (US$75.2m).
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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