Top stories this week on just-style include a look at the changes that have been made to improve worker and building safety in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry on the fourth anniversary of the Rana Plaza building collapse, Gap’s pledge to use more sustainable fibres in the production of its namesake and Athleta brand apparel, how direct worker feedback from mobile surveys is being used to drive sourcing decisions, and Adidas partnering with Siemens on a “digital twin” of its Speedfactory facility.
Rana Plaza four years on – Timeline of change
On the fourth anniversary of the Rana Plaza building collapse in Bangladesh, just-style looks at the changes that have been made to improve worker and building safety within the country’s ready-made garment industry. While progress has undoubtedly been made, questions remain about the speed of remediation if all parties involved are to leave their legacy of safer factories in 2018.
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Gap unveils five-year sustainable fibres pledge
US speciality retailer Gap Inc is stepping up its commitment to sustainability with a pledge to use more sustainable fibres in the production of its namesake and Athleta brand apparel within the next five years.
Nike “reinforced denim” patent could signal athleisure move
Sporting giant Nike could be able to enter the athleisure market after filing a patent for “architecturally reinforced denim”.
Using worker surveys to drive change in supply chains
Getting brands and retailers to think differently about the way they connect with workers in their supplier factories is key to producing more reliable audits in the future, says Heather Franzese, executive director and co-founder of Good World Solutions. She explains how direct worker feedback from its mobile survey platform, Laborlink, is being used to help bring about change, drive sourcing decisions and give deeper visibility into the supply chain.
Adidas to digitalise Speedfactory concept
German sportswear giant Adidas is to partner with global engineering and technology services company Siemens on a “digital twin” of its Speedfactory facility, in a move it says will help shorten time to market, bring greater flexibility and provide improved manufacturing quality and efficiency.
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