The most-read stories on just-style this week include a look at Nike’s transition of all core yarn for its Flyknit shoes to recycled polyester, a move by the US to expand trade ties with Laos, and implementation by Hugo Boss of a number of changes at its factory in Turkey following labour violation claims.
Nike uses recycled polyester for all Flyknit shoes
US sporting giant Nike says it has completed the transition of all core yarn for its Flyknit shoes to recycled polyester as it revealed a number of sustainable performance milestones achieved since the performance-engineered footwear was launched four years ago.
US makes moves to expand trade ties with Laos
The US last week signed a bilateral trade and investment framework agreement (TIFA) with Laos, paving the way for the two countries to expand their trade and economic ties.
Hugo Boss tackles labour violation claims in Turkey
German fashion brand Hugo Boss says it has implemented a number of changes at its factory in Turkey and is working to resolve remaining issues after an audit by a labour rights group identified numerous violations.
Rip Curl “screws up” as skiwear made in North Korea
Australian surf and ski-wear brand Rip Curl has admitted it “screwed up,” after some of its clothes were made at a factory in North Korea.
Bangladesh Accord cuts ties with four more factories
The Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh has terminated business relations with four more suppliers after they failed to implement workplace safety measures.
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