Top stories this week on just-style include plans to open one of the largest synthetic yarn production plants in Central America in Honduras, new research suggesting forced or unpaid overtime and child labour remain problems in Myanmar garment factories, and the launch of a new ocean waste Conscious collection by H&M.
Honduras welcomes $73m synthetic yarn plant
One of the largest synthetic yarn production plants in Central America is to open in Honduras aimed at attracting more specialised manufacturing industries for the transformation of the fibre.
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Retailers urged to tackle labour abuses in Myanmar factories
More criticism is being levelled at garment factories in Myanmar supplying European brands and retailers such as New Look, H&M, C&A and Primark – with new research suggesting forced or unpaid overtime and child labour remain ongoing problems.
India apparel sector assured of Government support
India’s textile and apparel industry is banking on informal assurances of increased central government support, after it was largely ignored in this month’s formal announcement of the national budget.
Bagir takes control of Ethiopia manufacturing site
Ahead of plans to ramp up expansion at its Ethiopian manufacturing site, tailored clothing manufacturer Bagir Group has acquired full ownership of the facility in a deal worth US$1.9m.
H&M launches new ocean waste Conscious collection
Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) has teamed up with yarn maker Bionic, whose products are created from upcycled plastic found in coastal communities and marine environments, on the latest offering from its Conscious line.
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