What are the biggest challenges the fashion supply chain will face in 2026?
2025 was a year of intense upheaval for the global fashion sector, with Trump’s sweeping trade policy inevitably creating volatility…
Sourcing
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Cost efficiency has limited influence over apparel sourcing in 2026
As the apparel industry looks towards 2026, it is apparent that sourcing is no longer defined by cost efficiency alone.…
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What’s next for apparel sourcing in 2026?
In 2026, the calculus for apparel sourcing is fundamentally changing. The era when brands could simply chase the lowest Free…
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Fair Wear, CmiA aim to raise fashion supply chain due diligence
Both companies made the announcements on Human Rights Day in a bid to place human rights considerations more centrally within…
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Week in review: Is your fashion supply chain ready for 2026?
The year might be drawing to a close, but it's not the time for fashion sourcing executives to sit on…
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US textile sector applauds Taiwan’s steps to protect workers
The Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF) announcement urges the Taiwan textile industry, starting 1 January to adopt a policy that includes…
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A tall order: Reinventing the US textile, fashion industry
Every few months, someone dusts off the idea of bringing the textile and apparel industry back to the United States.…
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TradeBeyond: Six ways to combat forced labour in supplier networks
TradeBeyond described how, despite decades of ethical sourcing commitments, forced labour remains deeply entrenched in the global apparel industry. The…
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US renewal of AGOA, HELP acts will ‘restore diversified sourcing’
Both measures are set to be reviewed by the House Ways and Means Committee on 10 December 2025. The African…
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Brands must speak to garment workers and not just for compliance
In the apparel sector, brands must be confident that they know what’s going on in their factories. Those that don’t,…
