The most-read stories on just-style this week include a report that China’s cotton stocks policy may lead to higher prices, a look at whether the tide of social accountability is turning, and an admission that clothing factories in Burma need to be improved.
CHINA: Cotton stocks policy may lead to higher prices
China’s massive cotton stockpiles have been interpreted as bearish for prices by the US Department of Agriculture – but analysts suggest a tight supply outside the country and the unwillingness of local textile mills to buy at auction will push prices higher into next season.
The Flanarant: Is the tide of social accountability turning?
In the past few months, some of the world’s most powerful institutions have criticised how the apparel industry operates. And while businesses are getting advice from many different directions, Mike Flanagan wonders if compliance has reached a watershed moment.
BURMA: Clothing factories not yet ready for major US orders
Although major US companies have shown interest in importing garments from Burma/Myanmar, systems and infrastructure need to be improved and restructured before significant US-Burma clothing and textile commerce can begin in earnest.
In the money: Lululemon still counting Luon cost
Assessing the true cost of Lululemon’s recall of its hugely popular black Luon pants back in March could take some time yet.
BANGLADESH: Apparel exports grow despite incidents
Political turmoil and deadly industrial accidents have not hampered growth in the Bangladesh apparel sector, with woven garment exports rising more than 14% in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year.
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