08 January 2025
08 January 2025
Trade associations, including the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) have implored the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the US Maritime Alliance (USMX) to finalise a contractual agreement prior to the expiration of the current workers' contracts on 15 January 2025.
Just Style examines the threat facing fashion’s shipping routes and supply chains in 2025 after US president-elect Donald Trump criticises the Panama Canal's high fees and refuses to rule out using military force to retake its control when he re-enters the White House.
Experts suggest ultra-fast fashion retailer Shein's lack of transparency on whether Xinjiang cotton is used within its supply chain at a UK hearing "could hold its IPO ambitions back".
The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has built a comprehensive database cataloguing the molecular fingerprints of various textile fibres to increase both the effectiveness and speed of sorting at recycling facilities.
Non-profit Global Standard is encouraging the public and wider apparel industry to consult on the next version of its Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and its Implementation Manual at a time when "the textile industry needs guidance on how to stay compliant with global regulation".
New York-headquartered clothing manufacturer United Legwear & Apparel has partnered with supply chain management solution TradeBeyond to bolster the traceability of its expansive supplier network worldwide.
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