Strategic realignment sees MAS Holdings close Sri Lanka factory
In a statement to Just Style, MAS Holdings said the plans were to repurpose the premises to strengthen fabric manufacturing…
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Relaxed trade rules to benefit Sri Lanka apparel but eco, tech investment needed
Changes to the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) in January (2026) eased rules of origins, allowing Sri Lanka’s clothing exports to enter the UK tariff-free with…
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Indonesia weighs state-led revamp to rescue ailing textile sector
But Industry leaders caution that the plan may fall short without stronger import controls and broader structural reforms to tackle high costs and…
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How to cultivate agile, resilient apparel supply chains with advanced AI integration
Supply chains are breaking under the weight of modern market demands and novel logistical challenges. For many brands, the result…
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Fashion sector reacts as Trump tariffs ruled illegal, fresh 15% threats made
This affects reciprocal tariffs — the country-by-country tariff rates ranging from 10% (baseline) to 34% (China) and Fentanyl-related tariffs — the 25% tariff on…
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Aid by Trade verified cotton network hits record growth
With around 700 suppliers and producers across 25 countries, the Aid by Trade Foundation has reached a new record number…
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Ultra fast-fashion growth fuelled by AI, tech, may be offset by policy pressures
A panel session featuring BHRC project manager for labour rights, Anithra Varia, ShinWon Corp VP of corporate strategy, Eunice Kim,…
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Pressure mounts on apparel sector to formalise informal economy
Speaking to an audience at the OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector 2026, a panel…
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Bangladesh garment export slide on weak US, EU demand, domestic strains
Receipts from Bangladesh apparel exports fell 4.8% year-on-year in November to $3.14bn, according to official data from Bangladesh’s Export Promotion…
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For Apparel, Trade Policy Is More Relevant Than Ever
Every week, it’s the same cycle: a fresh headline, a new carve-out, a new threat, and then a “clarification” that…
