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Sourcing at the gateway to South America: Colombia’s textile nearshoring advantage

Colombia’s textile and garment sector is a critical pillar of its industrial economy. Combining over a century of manufacturing heritage with modern technical capabilities, the country has carved out a distinct niche in value-added fashion and specialty apparel. Its strategic proximity to North America and favourable trade mechanisms make...

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Colombian eco-designer finds beauty in trash

Adriana Restrepo has a lot of experience searching for silver linings. The Colombian fashion designer and environmentalist was a pregnant 18-year-old when drug traffickers in Medellin, her violence-stained hometown, killed her partner, leaving her to raise their son on her own. Maybe that has something to do with her talent for finding beauty in...