The most-read stories on just-style this week include a detailed look at Myanmar’s first ever Code of Conduct, the launch of a major effort to complete the remaining safety inspections of Bangladesh’s readymade garment factories, and Adidas adding Myanmar to its global supplier list.

Myanmar publishes first garment Code of Conduct
The Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA) today (2 February) published the country’s first ever Code of Conduct, in a move that aims to set out responsible and ethical business practices for its burgeoning apparel industry.?

Major effort launched to complete factory inspections
A major effort has been launched to complete the remaining safety inspections of all export-oriented readymade garment factories in Bangladesh.

Adidas adds Myanmar to global supplier list
German sportswear giant Adidas has this week updated its global factory list, detailing all factories supplying to the group, with the addition this year of Mynamar.

Hanesbrands looks to 2015 for another record year
US apparel maker Hanesbrands has said 2015 is shaping up to be another record year and that it is open to all opportunities that will create value, despite challenges from currency exchange rates.

Cotton consumption “to overtake production”
Cotton consumption could overtake production next year – but it will only make a “small dent” in huge global stocks, according to new forecasts. 

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