USTR urged to add circular manufacturing under Section 301 plan
The request was submitted last week (9 July 2026) as part of formal comments relating to a proposed programme arising…
Manufacturing
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Fire kills 28 workers in China shoe factory
The fire was reported to have broken out at the factory of Huiteng Shoes Co., Ltd. in Jiangtou Village, Chendai…
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Rising heat threatens Cambodia garment output and earnings
Titled ‘Mitigating Heat Stress in the Garment, Footwear and Travel Goods Sector,’ the 36-page report is a collaborative effort drawing…
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Data shows 20,000 Bangladesh RMG workers laid off in first half 2026
This data from the Industrial Police, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), and Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association…
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Kraig Labs: Can biology-enabled farming reshape fashion materials?
The apparel industry has spent years searching for alternatives to petroleum-based fibres. From recycled polyester and bio-based synthetics to lab-grown…
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CreateMe, Avalo, Laguna Fabrics partner on AI-driven apparel production
The initiative, named Seed to System, aims to link agricultural processes in Texas with textile and garment manufacturing operations in…
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Pakistan third nation to join textile transformation initiative
The agreement was finalised on 24 June 2026 during an event focused on financing transformation in the global apparel and…
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New Cascale CEO to outline transformation plans at 2026 meeting
The three-day event, which will take place in Athens, Greece, from 15-17 September, is expected to bring together more than…
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Australia and Japan risk becoming Uyghur forced labour markets
The report titled Redirected Risk: Uyghur Forced Labor and the Enforcement Gap in Australia and Japan was authored by UHRP Research…
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US Customs detains Columbia, Under Armour Jordan suppliers on labour abuse
Needle Craft and Casual Wear are both owned by Needle Craft Clothing Industry and produce apparel for major US brands…
