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Swedish project to strengthen Africa garment sectors
The Government of Sweden has joined forces with the International Trade Centre (ITC) – a joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations – to initiate a three-year programme aimed at strengthening the international competitiven...
VF Corp leveraging supply chain to counter trade war
US apparel giant VF Corp has moved to quell concerns the trade war between the US and China could be worrisome for its business.
Burberry cuts lead times with monthly product drops
British luxury fashion brand Burberry is to launch monthly product releases, joining a number of high-end rivals in experimenting with shorter production cycles in a bid to keep customers hooked.
123 apparel and footwear firms ink pact against forced labour
PVH Corp, Nike, Ralph Lauren and VF Corp are among 123 companies that have signed a new commitment to the fair treatment of workers in global apparel, footwear and travel goods supply chains.
Weak demand weighs on Sri Lanka July garment exports
Sri Lanka's garment and textile exports fell during July on the back of lower demand from the US and Canada, according to official data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, but saw growth of nearly 5% year-to-date.
Latest Apparel Insights
The challenge for cotton amid a changing consumer
Cotton is being battered on all fronts, from false information campaigns, to competition from synthetic alternatives, and a changing consume...
VF's journey to becoming a 'purpose-led' company
"We get so focused on making money that we sometimes overlook the value of collaboration and the spirit of making the world a better place a...
How technology is helping build supply chain trust
New tools and technologies are helping the apparel industry to build smarter, transparent – and more trusted – supply chains. Executives fro...
How to manage the hem and haw of inventory
As consumer buying habits and demands become ever more complex, inventory management is key to ensuring companies can quickly respond to any...
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 16 Oct 18
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 sourcing patterns.
Africa continues to face challenges to reach full potential 15 Oct 18
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.
Thought Leaders
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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
VF Corp leveraging supply chain to fight trade war
Hannah Abdulla | 22 Oct 18
US apparel giant VF Corp has moved to quell concerns the trade war between the US and China could be worrisome for its business.
Haiti garment workers reject new minimum wage
Melissa Williams-Sambrano | 18 Oct 18
More than 52,000 Haitian garment sector workers are likely to be demonstrating on the streets of the island's capital city, Port-au-Prince, next week after trade union representatives rejected an increase in the minimum wage proposed by the government.
Apparel production returning to Europe
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.
Recent News - (Updated: 4:32pm 23 Oct 2018)
EU-Vietnam trade pact presented for conclusion
Sri Lanka posts fall in garment exports for July
Swedish project to boost Africa garment sectors
Cambodia calls for EU trade sanction re-think
US makes bold move to stop China clothing fakes
123 firms ink AAFA-FLA pact against forced labour
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
New businesses shaking up a broken retail model
Leonie Barrie | 23 Oct 18The convergence of disruptive new technologies, easy access to cheap capital, and changing consumer attitudes are shaking up an already-broken retail model, according to speakers at last week's IAF World Fashion Convention. But rising Phoenix-like from the ashes are nimble new players building a smart future for fashion.
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.
Hot Apparel Issues
Building a smart future for fashion
The 34th World Fashion Convention took place in Maastricht in October, organised by the International Apparel Federation (IAF) and addressing the theme 'Building a Smart Future for Fashion'.
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.
Apparel Market Research
Global technical textiles business update, August 2018
Global technical textiles business update, August 2018
This report provides a round-up of recent corporate developments in the global technical textile sector, including: acquisitions, divestments and mergers; business news; investments; and joint ventures... Read more
Published: September 2018 - ($550.00)
Editorial: Ecological headaches for the nonwovens and synthetic fibre industries
Hugo Boss AG (BOSS) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
Designer Apparel and Footwear (Ready-To-Wear) in China
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