Industry issues in 2008

Eight apparel industry issues to watch in 2008

Are new EU curbs likely on Chinese apparel imports? Will Vietnam import monitoring lead to anti-dumping duties? And what will…

ANALYSIS: Are rising costs hurting Chinese apparel?

Rising prices on garments made in China could well be a possibility for retailers and importers this year. As Dominique…

VIETNAM: Vitas hires US firm to fight import monitoring

Vietnamese apparel and textile firms are to pay a surcharge on garments exported to the US to cover the cost…

EU: MEPs urge scrutiny of Chinese textile imports

EU trade commissioner Peter Mandelson has promised to take action if there is a sudden upsurge in textile imports from…

US: New research finds harmful chemicals in children’s wear

Researchers have found elevated levels of hazardous chemicals in samples of children's clothing made overseas, prompting new concerns about the…

ANALYSIS: How buying practices impact workers’ rights

The fashion industry is waking up to the fact that the buying practices of retailers and brands are contributing to…

CHINA: Fewer exporters bid for US textile quotas

The number of Chinese textile and apparel companies bidding for quotas to export to the US has fallen for the…