In the spirit of offering what support we can during the crisis, we're making our timeline on how coronavirus is impacting the global apparel industry free-to-read #Covid-19 #Coronavirus #Apparel

The fashion industry is often accused of flip-flopping on sustainability. But what if your sustainability just looks different to mine? .

Following the backlash against Europe's sustainability legislation, three experts explain where the EU sustainability legislation stands today and what would be a good compromise for both business and wider society in the near future.

Denim sourcing show Kingpins New York has shared a preview of the new exhibitors, programmes and advancements that will be on display at its upcoming event.

Soorty, one of Pakistan’s largest vertically integrated denim manufacturers, is deepening its partnership with Haelixa, a Swiss traceability pioneer, to drive transparency and circularity across its denim supply chain.

US-based fashion technology firm Tukatech has unveiled its new virtual fitting room technology designed for online fashion retailers to enhance shopping experience.

Research commissioned by online retailer Amazon suggests the UK's secondhand online market reached £4.3bn ($5.8bn) in 2024 with clothing sales at the forefront.

Primark is incorporating more inclusive features into its children's wear, aiming to ensure comfort and a positive wearing experience for a broader range of kids.

Textile Exchange says the new Materials Matter Standard will be a voluntary sustainability standard for the production and initial processing of raw materials. #textilestandards #materialstandards.

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), National Retail Federation and California Retailers Association have signed an MOU to create an independent Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for apparel and textiles in California.

Laura Husband explores whether the collapse of yet another maternity brand is linked to the popularity of second-hand platforms. Are consumers rejecting niche categories that offer clothing that only serves them for a short period of time?.#materntity.

Global uncertainty is permeating the fashion industry, with only 20% of sector leaders anticipating improvements this year according to a new study from Lectra. .#lectra #fashionmarket.

There are three major inhibitors facing the global premium fashion market over the next four years, according to a report.

As the US enters another era of escalating tariffs and retaliatory trade policies, American Apparel & Footwear Association CEO and president Steve Lamar, asks: have we learned nothing from history? .

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has asked the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer to include domestic platforms and marketplaces in its Notorious Markets List process to reduce counterfeits.

Global supply chain solutions company Li & Fung has acquired UK-based hosiery, underwear, and loungewear supplier Orrsum to accelerate its growth strategy and expand its product expertise.

The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) has submitted recommendations to stimulate expansion, boost exports, and ensure fair competition for UK-based micro and small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) within the fashion and textile sector.

The latest BRC-Opinium survey data shows clothing remains the strongest category within the UK's secondhand space in 2025, despite its 2% fall from 2024.

Textile regeneration company Reju has teamed up with Circle-8 Textile Ecosystems to secure the supply of sustainable feedstock from post-consumer textile waste, as part of efforts to advance large-scale textile recycling in the UK.

Coats has acquired OrthoLite in a move it says will accelerate its growth strategy and become a super tier 2 supplier in footwear materials. #mergers #acquisitions #deals #footwear #apparel.

Frasers Group has warned of surging costs in #FY26, news that spooked investors this morning and saw its share price fall as pointed out by GlobalData Plc analysts. But the Sports Direct owner remains confident in its strategy and growth plan.