The IPEF agreement excludes lowering tariffs. So how does apparel benefit?
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) comes into force on 24 February 2024. But what is it? And what does it mean for the apparel supply chain?
08 February 2024
08 February 2024
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) comes into force on 24 February 2024. But what is it? And what does it mean for the apparel supply chain?
The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) and non-profit Business and Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRC), along with 300 other organisations spanning various industries, are urging authorities to support EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), calling it a crucial instrument for establishing a level playing field across the EU.
UK-based fashion retail group Boohoo has been accused of making ‘surface deep’ changes in response a BBC Panorama documentary alleging modern slavery in its supply chain.
Ermenegildo Zegna Group has announced it will open a new luxury footwear and leather goods production facility in Sala Baganza (Parma).
The Danish Recycling Technologies and Sustainable Textile Product Design (ReSuit) project says it is ready to share two new recycling processes with the textiles sector.
The global environmental disclosure nonprofit Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) evaluated companies through its climate change, deforestation and water security questionnaires, with top fashion players, including Kering, Lenzing and Inditex, achieving recognition on the A-list for their exceptional data disclosures.
Hong Kong fabric innovator Comfiknit is partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to research the cooling properties of activewear fabrics.
According to Helen Dickinson, chief executive of the British Retail Consortium (BRC), continued higher cost of living accompanied with weak consumer demand dampened sales, while milder temperatures hit clothing sales, particularly winter and footwear.
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