27 January 2025
27 January 2025
China-founded online fast-fashion brand Shein has stated that it does not allow cotton from China in products sold in the US.
Well, unsurprisingly there was one fellow dominating headlines in the apparel sector last week.
When it comes to UK fashion and textile production, there is evidence of a gradual rise in adoption of robotics, particularly among companies hoping to modernise their production capabilities. But despite this, barriers to adopting automation remain.
Myanmar garment workers are continuing to face growing exploitation with global trade union IndustriALL reporting alarming conditions, including forced labour in factories amid ongoing crisis.
A study by global fulfilment provider fulfilmentcrowd suggests 30% of fashion items purchased online in the UK are returned each year with 'poor fit' being the main reason cited by consumers.
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the Fair Labor Association (FLA) urge the Bangladesh government and industry leaders to prioritise enhancing garment workers' rights to ensure the country's long-term success.
Swiss testing firm TESTEX has partnered with supply chain consultants FutureWear Group to create a certification programme to help the textile and apparel sector navigate the EU's new sustainability directives.
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