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C&A Foundation sets out vision for circular fashion – Interview 20 Sep 2018

Beth Wright

One year into his role as head of circular fashion at the C&A Foundation, Douwe Jan Joustra is leading discussions on how to create the conditions for change in the entire fashion system. His main aim is to see retailers adopt new business models, transitioning into "service providers" where fashion will be offered as a service for customers, not consumers – an idea he will share at next month's IAF World Fashion Convention.

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The skills deficit is the biggest challenge for UK manufacturing – David Nieper MD interview 15 Jun 2018

Beth Wright

David Nieper, one of the UK's last remaining vertical fashion manufacturers, is taking control of its own destiny by investing in the country's first digital printing plant for jersey fabric, addressing the skills deficit through an in-house sewing school, and helping to develop the industry's first apprentice standard. Managing director Christopher Nieper explains why the business continues to punch above its weight.

Primark expands sustainable cotton programme to Pakistan 21 Sep 18

Michelle Russell

Value fashion chain Primark has expanded its sustainable cotton programme into a second major sourcing country – Pakistan – as the company looks to build on its work to trace the raw material through every stage of the supply chain and improve the lives of farmers.

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Myanmar takes new step towards decent work 21 Sep 18

Michelle Russell

Myanmar has agreed its first Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP), which will work to promote employment, protect labour rights, improve safety at work and strengthen social dialogue in the country.

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Burma, Turkey added to US labour exploitation list 21 Sep 18

Hannah Abdulla

The US Department of Labour (DoL) has added Burma and Turkey to the list of foreign-made apparel and footwear that it has reason to believe are produced by either child or forced labour in violation of international standards. 

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Sustainable clothing brand among Asics start-ups 21 Sep 18

Beth Wright

A sustainable clothing company that produces its own smart fabrics from exclusively natural and sustainable fibres such as bamboo and seaweed is among the five start-ups chosen to participate in Japanese sporting goods giant Asics' growth catalyst programme.

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ILO defends Uzbekistan cotton reporting methods 21 Sep 18

Michelle Russell

The International Labour Organization (ILO) says its methods for monitoring the Uzbekistan cotton harvest are "rigorous" and constantly refined and adapted after its latest report was criticised for material errors of fact and "significant" methodological flaws.

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PVH commits to sourcing 100% renewable electricity 21 Sep 18

Beth Wright

Apparel giant PVH Corp has committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity throughout its owned-and-operated offices, distribution centres and stores globally by 2030, with an interim goal of 50% renewable electricity by 2025.

Why a balanced scorecard drives the best decisions 20 Sep 18

Leonie Barrie

Among the highlights on just-style last week, we offer advice on how to achieve a balanced scorecard to help supply chain managers make the best decisions around where in the world their garments are made, based on at least 10 factors ranging from cost to speed to market.

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How social media is forcing apparel brands to think green 12 Sep 18

Hannah Abdulla

Social media, since its evolution, has undoubtedly changed the world as we know it.