The most-read stories on just-style this week include a look at why Central America is tense over a TPP-empowered Vietnam, ten trends set to impact the US retail industry in 2016, and the launch by Pertex of new outdoor performance fabrics.
Central America tense over TPP-empowered Vietnam
Central America’s textile exports are expected to slow this year as Vietnam continues to gain US market share, throwing the region into a scramble to devise new competitive strategies.
10 trends set to impact retail in 2016
Technology is shaping eight of the top ten US retail trends expected to have the greatest impact on sales this year, with wearable technology one of those, new research shows.
Pertex launches new outdoor performance fabrics
Performance fabric maker Pertex has developed two new high-performance waterproof and breathable materials to meet growing demand for extremely-lightweight weatherproof outerwear.
Insulation innovators adapt as warm weather cools sales
Unseasonably mild winters are cooling off sales of traditional warm-weather clothing – prompting insulation innovators to adapt accordingly. Suppliers of traditional down insulation are working on variations that adapt to changing outdoor conditions and activity levels, while new materials and “smart” thermal technologies may eventually circumvent the need for insulation entirely.
Project Just puts a spotlight on supply chain transparency
A number of products and platforms have been developed in recent years to try to bring greater transparency to global apparel supply chains. The Project JUST initiative, however, adds an extra dimension by distilling information for the consumer, providing a quick and easy-to-use tool to check a brand’s manufacturing practices and ethics.
US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?
Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.
By GlobalData
