The most-read stories on just-style this week include news that Chinese investment could flow into the Moroccan clothing and textile sector, Benetton is doubling its compensation for Rana Plaza victims to $1.6m, and an analysis of Adidas Group's annual sustainability report.
China textile and garment firms eyeing Morocco?
The Moroccan government is negotiating a strategic industrial partnership with China that could see Chinese investment flow into the Moroccan clothing and textile manufacturing industry.
UPDATE: Benetton $1.6m Rana Plaza payment "insufficient"
Plans by Italian fashion retailer Benetton Group to double the amount of compensation paid into the Rana Plaza Trust Fund to US$1.6m following an independent assessment by PwC have been slammed as "insufficient" by labour rights groups.
SUSTAINABILITY: Adidas pushing self-governance for suppliers
Adidas’ annual Group Sustainability Report offers a yearly snapshot of the company’s achievements and challenges in the fields of the environment and social responsibility – but also gives a glimpse of the future.
Cotton growers facing "neglect, abuse and poverty"
Growing cotton is failing to provide millions of farmers with a sustainable and profitable livelihood, according to a report from the Fairtrade Foundation.
DENIM DAYS: Orta and Garmon launch denim chemical screening
Turkish denim manufacturer Orta Anadolo has joined forces with Garmon Chemicals to implement the GreenScreen chemical hazard screening methodology on denim fabrics.
