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Heat stress: the very real supply chain risk the fashion industry can no longer ignore

The temperature is 35 degrees celsius but feels like 40 degrees due to the humidity. The air is stifling, the garment dust making it hard to breathe. The old ceiling fan is creaking and full of dust too, barely cooling the air. Workers, used to not drinking too much to avoid frequent bathroom breaks, sip on water spiked with electrolytes but...

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Trump announces definitive peace agreement with Iran and reopening of Hormuz

Madrid – The president of the United States, Donald J. Trump, has announced that the country has reached a definitive peace agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran. This will put an end to the armed confrontations between the two countries and will allow for the complete, toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The treaty will be...

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How to do it: Brands talk about DPP implementation

The digital product passport (DPP) is currently being rolled out under the EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). From 2027, it will be mandatory for priority product groups, including garments and textiles, and will apply to almost all physical goods sold in the EU, regardless of where the manufacturer is located. For...

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The rise of British farm-to-fashion: 3 Companies spearheading the return to local production

In a fashion landscape defined by increasingly complex supply chains and globalised tensions, the UK’s ‘farm to fashion’ movement has emerged as a stabilising presence. Such setups are not exactly new in the way of localisation, yet the format is being revived and modernised alongside a cross-industry call for a return to “Britishness”. Many of...

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The story behind World Collective and its DPP-Ready Textile Library

“Our goal is to create an ecosystem, not simply a fabric marketplace,” Jeanine Ballone, co-founder and CEO of World Collective explains when asked what her mission is. Ballone launched the digital sourcing platform in 2022 after years of working across what she described as a fragmented and relatively outdated global supply chain. To address...

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Navigating DPP implementation: Renoon CEO on challenges and gains

Operational questions are causing a bottleneck when it comes to DPP implementation rather than its requirements. Who owns this data internally? Which budget covers it? Which suppliers need to be onboarded first? On what timeline? These are some of the questions that DPP provider Renoon faced. The company started as an app for sustainable fashion...

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OECD warns of inflation, slow global growth in case of prolonged Middle East conflict

The apparel, footwear and textile industries are bracing for impact as the evolving conflict in the Middle East reshapes the global economic landscape. According to the OECD’s latest “Economic Outlook,” a severe energy shock is driving up inflationary pressures and stifling global growth — factors that directly threaten fashion supply chains,...

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How the mould crisis is reshaping fashion supply chains

The “Mould Crisis” of 2026 is a direct byproduct of the extended maritime detour around the Cape of Good Hope, which has become a semi-permanent fixture due to the 2026 Strait of Hormuz (SoH) closure and continued Red Sea instability. What began as a logistical delay has evolved into a quality assurance nightmare, particularly for shipments...

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Video: Denim professionals discuss industry dynamics and future vision

This piece revisits the FRESH BLOOD series by highlighting a conversation with two young denim professionals, Lucille Ix (22) and Lucas Van de Woestyne (27). Both grew up in the industry, and their families have known each other for generations. The discussion covers how the massive denim industry operates as a small community, the longevity of...

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The circular luxury challenge: An inside look at Longchamp’s radical CSR journey

French luxury brand Longchamp has attracted attention in recent months with some unconventional sustainability initiatives, such as its collaboration with the French shipping company Neoline, which has built a state-of-the-art sailing cargo ship. In an interview, Adrien Cassegrain, director of transformation and corporate social responsibility...

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Egypt and China to develop decarbonised textile city, signalling industrial shift in North Africa

Egypt has announced the development of a fully carbon-neutral industrial textile city in the Port Said governorate, in partnership with Chinese developer Cloud Chain. According to the Egyptian State Information Service, the project is the first of its kind in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region and aims to position the country as a...

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The great logistics pivot: How Mexico and Vietnam are reshaping global trade

The global textile and garment industry is currently undergoing its most significant structural transformation in decades, driven by a combination of geopolitical friction and logistical instability. As the US continues its rigorous review of Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports, the traditional “Made in China” model is being systematically...