The most-read sories on just-style this week include China’s clothing apparel sector wanting to create a more sustainable industry, a compenstation agreement for the victims of the Tazreen Fashions fire, and a snapshot of the current state of play in US textile, apparel and footwear imports and exports.
China’s apparel sector eyes more sustainable industry
China’s clothing and textile manufacturers want to create a sustainable industry unreliant on cheap labour and poor environmental performance, but one that supplies competitive quality output that attracts international sales.
Tazreen Fashions compensation agreement outlined
An agreement on delivering compensation to the victims of the Tazreen Fashions fire has been outlined – two years after the blaze killed at least 112 people and injured 300 others.
Rethink needed as low-cost labour options dwindle
Apparel businesses need to end the race from one low-cost sourcing country to another and rethink their entire sourcing philosophy in the future, according to a new report.
US textile and apparel trade and sourcing snapshot
A snapshot of the current state of play in US textile and apparel trade shows imports last year rebounded from a modest decline in 2012, retailers continued to diversify their supply chains, and Asia continues to dominate imports into the US.
Long-term partnerships key to Adidas sourcing model
German sporting giant Adidas says long-term partnerships are the key element of its sourcing model as it celebrates more than 25 years of manufacturing in Indonesia.
US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?
Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.
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