The most-read stories on just-style this week include Puma signing the Bangladesh safety accord, UK clothing retailers being pressured to improve the safety of their Bangladesh supply chains, and a look at the issue of setting the parameters for ethical sourcing.
Who has signed the Bangladesh safety accord – update
A total of 42 companies have now signed the new Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh following the collapse of the Rana Plaza factory building last month, which killed more than 1,100 people.
UK: Government pressures retailers on Bangladesh supply chains
The UK government is putting pressure on clothing retailers that source from Bangladesh to improve the safety of their supply chains in the country.
Sourcing shifts: Defining parameters of ethical sourcing
Ethical sourcing in the garment and textile industry is a key consideration – not just because it is the right thing to do, but because consumers are keen to know how their clothes and accessories have been produced. But one key question is who sets the parameters of what is ethically sourced?
Sourcing shifts: Brands look for alternatives to China
With Chinese clothing and textile manufacturers facing rising costs – through inflation, wage increases and currency adjustments – international brands have been shopping around for new sourcing countries.
Sourcing shifts: Outsourcing options closer to home
Finding a cheap and responsive outsourcing option closer to home is increasingly a key option for US and European brands.
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