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Euratex signs strategic partnership with Tunisian textile federation

European industry organisation Euratex is strengthening its collaboration with the Fédération Tunisienne du Textile et de l’Habillement (FTTH). According to a press release, the strategic partnership between Euratex and the Tunisian textile federation should strengthen industrial cooperation between the two parties. Euratex indicates that it...

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Labour Behind the Label raises concerns for impact US tariffs pose on garment workers

UK non-profit Labour Behind the Label is raising concerns about the potential negative impact that the recently announced US tariffs are set to have on Asian countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka and their garment workers. The "Liberation Day" tariffs, announced by the US administration last Wednesday, included tariffs on key...

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SWE-S launches B2B sustainable production business

SWE-S, the parent company of premium hosiery brand Swedish Stocking, has launched a business-to-business sustainable production business for hosiery to share its knowledge with other brands in a mission to replace wear-and-tear nylon production with more durable and responsibly produced legwear. The new company, Treadfine, is looking to provide...

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Italy: Audit system for luxury companies raises questions

Following the scandal surrounding working conditions at certain subcontractors of luxury brands based in Italy, Reuters is shedding light through an investigation on the audit system of large luxury groups that is deemed to be "failing". Last June, Dior, Armani and many other luxury brands were accused of collaborating with subcontractors who do...

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After scandal in Italy: Dior strengthens its own production capacities

Following a scandal involving suppliers in Italy, the French luxury house Dior wants to take over a larger part of its own production chain. According to a report from industry magazine WWD, the company has announced the creation of a new industrial department, which will aim to strengthen production capacities in the long term and ensure the...

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Who makes our clothes? Fashion Production Explained

Ever wondered who actually makes your clothes and how fashion's supply chain impacts workers' lives? This deep dive unpacks how fashion production works and explores what’s needed for meaningful change in the industry. FashionUnited interviewed Kim van der Weerd, a former factory manager with a background in human rights, who advocates for a...

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This is how O My Bag CEO Paulien Wesselink approaches corporate social responsibility

As a child, Paulien Wesselink often wondered why she couldn't invite her entire class to her birthday party. "I never liked excluding people," says the founder and CEO with a smile during a video call with FashionUnited. This early example of social responsibility forms the foundation for what would later become O My Bag, a Dutch handbag brand...

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Fewer shoes produced in 2023

Global footwear production decreased by 6 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to research on the global footwear industry by the World Footwear Yearbook. These figures are adjusted and do not take into account the low point during the coronavirus pandemic years of 2020 and 2021. EU Share Declines by 5 Percent, Asia Remains...

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Podcast: Factory made and fabulous? Fashion's re-shoring opportunity

What is already possible locally? What workshops and production facilities are there, which craftspeople are available, and what capacity is there for research and development? People often talk about what is wrong in the fashion industry, but not as often about what is good and beautiful. For example, you can find more locally than you think....

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Inside Arezzo the 50-year old Brazilian shoe factory

Arezzo & Co annually sells around 30 million products. A domestic shoe powerhouse, its production headquarters outside Porto Alegre in Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande Do Sul employs 800 workers and there are several other operations throughout the country. Currently the Arezzo portfolio contains 16 brands spanning diverse levels of...

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Podcast: Who's got the power? Addressing the imbalance between suppliers and fashion brand

Clothing manufacturers and -suppliers have been facing a particularly difficult time in recent years. In the fashion industry, these parties are most at risk and this became all too clear during the pandemic. Orders were cancelled, pressure was exerted on prices and suppliers are also being left to foot the bill for expected improvements in...

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Fashion supply chain finance platform, Twinco Capital, raises 12 million dollars to expand

Twinco Capital, a global supply chain finance solution that covers the production cycle from purchase order to final invoice payment, has secured a 12 million dollar equity and debt round. The Amsterdam and Madrid-based fintech business, which was founded 2019 by bankers Sandra Nolasco and Carmen Marín, said it is on a mission to reduce the...