UK faces sewing machinist shortage amid secondhand market boom
UK government statistics reveal that since the inception of the Level 2 Sewing Machinist Apprenticeship in 2018, only 130 individuals…
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UK clothing association to discuss fashion’s future at 2025 conference
The ASBCI annual conference, which is taking place on 16 October at the University of Manchester will bring together UK…
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Cambodia government to set garment worker minimum wage for 2026
This decision follows a consensus between worker and employer representatives, who have resolved that they are unable to recommend a…
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H&M Group partnership unveils India’s first CO2 dyeing machine
The CO2 dyeing machine is based at Arvind's facility in Ahmedabad, India, it is supported by H&M Group and features…
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Pakistan apparel sector seeks Brazil’s help to raise cotton yield
Pakistan's apparel and textile industry leaders tell Just Style, Brazil can help Pakistan boost per hectare output – which are…
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YKK refutes claims its Türkiye workers are denied rights
Workers at YKK in Türkiye are allegedly fighting for collective bargaining rights but are facing resistance from the company to…
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Cambodia’s garment sector urged to tackle gender-based violence
The event, titled “Speaking Up, Building Collective Strengths: Ending GBVH in Cambodia’s GFT Sector Through Collaboration, Innovative and Inclusive Solutions,”…
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US textile sector says Defense Act will boost domestic supply chain
NCTO explains the House National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) bill, which sets policy and funding priorities for the US military,…
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SMART joins urgent call to renew AGOA to protect US recycling
SMART, which represents US companies engaged in the global trade of secondhand clothing and reclaimed textile products, has written a…
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Policy uncertainty has damaging impact on fashion sourcing majors
The latest Global Trade Update by the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) suggests the current climate which is filled with…
