All articles by Fi Forrest
Senior writer at VMS, GlobalData. Previously feature writer at Just Style. TABBIE Honourable Mention winner. BA (Open) in English | BSc (Hons) in Geosciences. Also a graphic designer with certificates in Digital Marketing and Social Media. Lives by the beach.
Fi Forrest
Timeline – Sri Lanka’s economic crisis and the apparel sector
As Sri Lanka battles its worst economic crisis for 70 years, Just Style looks at how it has impacted the country’s apparel sector so far.
Bluesign to give snapshot of environmental impact
Bluesign Technologies says its new tiered service packages enable brands to actively monitor and manage their supply chain, providing a snapshot of their impact.
Hela Apparel “first” to extend PACE programme to Egypt
Hela Apparel Holdings claims to have become the first apparel manufacturer to implement Gap Inc’s globally-recognised employee empowerment initiative PACE in Egypt, with support from PVH Corp.
Lululemon eyes international expansion with Spain launch
Canadian athletic apparel retailer Lululemon Athletica has revealed plans to enter Spain as part of its ‘Power of Three ×2’ growth plan.
Coats Group acquires footwear materials specialist Texon for US$237m
Industrial thread manufacturer Coats Group has acquired Texon, a developer of structural component materials for footwear, in what it calls a complementary addition to its existing business.
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Cybersecurity: How to keep apparel PLM solutions safe
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions can lead to significant savings for apparel manufacturers but how can cloud-based systems be kept safe?
Quiz swings to FY profit on renewed demand for occasionwear
Fashion brand Quiz moved to a profit for the year ended 31 March as revenue surged 97% on the prior year as Covid social restrictions eased, leading to increased demand for its trademark occasionwear.
Organic Cotton Accelerator focuses on supply chain transparency
The Organic Cotton Accelerator’s annual report shows organic cotton production continues to grow and is heading towards “transparent, responsible and resilient” supply chains.
The week in review: Goodbye Higg, hello real progress?
Concerns regarding greenwashing and the Higg Index played out last week, culminating in the SAC suspending its transparency programme.
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Alvanon’s curvy 3D virtual models mark a step-change for the sector
Alvanon recently launched new 3D virtual fit models, including for the first time “Bold Curve” and “Athletic.” In an exclusive interview Alvanon tells Just Style why this move is so significant for the apparel industry and what’s next for 3D virtual modelling.