US-China tariff war – The textile and apparel hit-list updated
Amid the rapidly shifting goalposts of the US-China tariff war and the addition of punitive duties on textiles and apparel imported into the US from China, we’ve taken an updated look at the latest actions and the products on the hit-list.
Artificial intelligence (AI) in apparel supply chains could force reshoring
Artificial intelligence (AI)-based sewbots and automation in apparel is not leading to nearshoring and shorter supply chains in developed countries yet, but experts have said that day may come.
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Which companies are leading the way for artificial intelligence in the apparel sector?
We aggregated thousands of records from GlobalData’s proprietary jobs, deals, patents and company filings databases to identify the top companies in the area of artificial intelligence in the apparel sector.
International brands to restart sourcing in Myanmar
Brands and retailers want to re-engage with suppliers – but unions warn military-backed manufacturers will benefit.
Record predictions for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2021
Despite supply chain issues and higher rates of inflation, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are predicted to break records in Europe in 2021, according to a new study.
Deep dive: US apparel imports September
The US Government Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) has published its apparel US imports data as of September 2021. Here, David Birnbaum explores the data which shows some big changes, including the first sign of recovery since 2019.
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By GlobalDataThe Turkish apparel industry is investing heavily in Industry 4.0 across the manufacturing spectrum, as digitalisation and e-commerce becomes increasingly common place in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
With around 20% of the world’s cotton coming out of the Xinjiang region of China, a new report argues laws aimed at eliminating inputs from the region can only be effective if new sourcing hubs are developed and the capacity to trace products back to their source is significantly strengthened.
The Myanmar clothing industry is continuing to struggle to operate effectively as political unrest continues following the seizure of power by the country’s military earlier this year.
Xinjiang cotton controversy – Is a Chinese domestic standard on the cards?
China appears to be ramping up plans for a domestic cotton standard in a bid to build support for Xinjiang fibre supplies.
Here’s how the apparel industry can be more resilient
Collaboration and resilience in the apparel supply chain are seen as key to helping the global fashion industry transition into providing more sustainable operations post-Covid-19. Sector players must join hands to move from transactional relationships to business partnerships, executives believe.
Filings buzz in fashion: 61% increase in digitalisation mentions in Q2 of 2021
Mentions of digitalisation within the filings of companies in the fashion industry rose 61% between the first and second quarters of 2021, according to GlobalData.
The steps for success when implementing 3D tools
Buyer-supplier collaboration along the apparel supply chain is essential when implementing 3D virtual design, fit, and prototyping software. Fashion firms grappling with introducing these digital tools must work hand-in-hand with suppliers, strive to build an effective team, and ultimately start small.
COP26: What does the Glasgow Climate Pact mean for apparel?
The world watched intently as 190 countries negotiated the Paris agreement at the COP26 UN Climate Conference in Glasgow on 13 November. Here is Just Style’s round-up of how the global apparel industry could help the world moving forward.
Sourcing’s new order – Covid’s impact on world’s top three apparel exporters
While many studies have explored how the Covid-19 pandemic is shifting the sourcing strategies of Western fashion brands and retailers, its impact on apparel exporting countries is mostly unknown – until now. Here, Victoria Langro and Sheng Lu from the University of Delaware take a detailed look at trade trends in the world’s three largest apparel exporters – China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh.
Why does the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership matter to apparel?
Australia has announced the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will officially come into force on 1 January 1 2022. Professor Sheng Lu from the University of Delaware explains what the RCEP is and why it matters for the fashion apparel industry.
Ethiopia looks for alternative export markets ahead of AGOA withdrawal
The impending withdrawal of Ethiopia from the US’s Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) because of human rights concerns will be disruptive and damaging to the country’s clothing and textile sector, a senior government official has told Just Style.
World textiles and apparel trade amidst a pandemic – statistical review 2021
Based on the World Trade Statistical Review 2021 report released by the World Trade Organization (WTO), here is a big-picture overview of the latest world textiles and apparel trade patterns.
Repairing the broken buyer-supplier relationship
A year into the pandemic that shook the world and exposed the fragilities that exist in the global apparel supply chain, we take a look at the impact on the buyer-supplier relationship.
What does end of Covid-19 restrictions in England mean for textiles and apparel?
The UK Government has announced plans to end Covid-19 restrictions in England, including social distancing rules and wearing masks from 19 July.
