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New IAF manifesto shifts focus from cheap sourcing to efficiency

The International Apparel Federation (IAF) has released a manifesto aimed at tackling inefficiencies within the apparel manufacturing sector.

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Hot weather helps drive UK clothing sales higher in May

UK retail sales volumes rose 1.2% in May 2026 rebounding from a revised 1.0% decline in April as warmer weather and promotions encouraged consumers to spend.

Price rises, not demand, to drive apparel market growth for rest of 2026

The global apparel market is forecast to grow for the remainder of 2026, but much of that increase will come from higher prices rather than stronger consumer demand as the Iran war and inflation continue to weigh on spending.

Bangladesh’s NZ TEX Group joins Spinnova ecosystem 

NZ TEX Group has joined the Spinnova ecosystem to advance the production of SPINNOVA fibre, following years of joint fabric development between the two companies.

Flexible EU product passport rules for apparel brands urged

Ecommerce Europe has recommended “flexible granularity” when implementing the Digital Product Passport (DPP) in the apparel sector, suggesting that businesses should determine the level of data detail based on their own cost assessments and product value.