Top stories this week on just-style include a look at the shifting supply chain strategies of US fashion brands and retailers, how China’s clothing and textile makers are struggling to get back on track amid the continuing coronavirus epidemic, and a training scheme aimed at bolstering the number of Jordanians working in the country’s garment sector has added 350 recruits to clothing manufacturer Classic Fashion.
US apparel sourcing patterns are changing. Here’s how
US apparel import data offers a key insight into the shifting supply chain strategies of US fashion brands and retailers. Unpicking the latest annual numbers, four key sourcing trends have emerged, according to Dr Sheng Lu, associate professor in the Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies at the University of Delaware.
China clothing factories struggling to get back on track
China’s clothing and textile makers are struggling to get back on track amid the continuing novel coronavirus epidemic – telling just-style that quarantined workers, travel restrictions and material delays are disrupting production and causing ongoing uncertainty.
Coronavirus presents challenge for Myanmar’s garment sector
The coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak is presenting a challenge for Myanmar’s garment sector, an industry body for the country has said, as its garment factories tackle supply issues, logistical challenges, and the possibility of factory closures.
Coronavirus could risk supply shortages at Primark
The owner of value fashion retailer Primark has warned that prolonged delays to factory production in China as a result of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak could lead to supply shortages on some lines later in its financial year.
Jordan fashion training scheme bolsters local workers
A training scheme aimed at bolstering the number of Jordanians working in the country’s garment sector has added 350 recruits to clothing manufacturer Classic Fashion Apparel Industry – with further expansion already planned.
