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How a furrier blends tradition and reinvention

When discussing fashion, the first thing that comes to mind is often the image of a finished product. This could be a dress, a catwalk, or perhaps a shop window. Fashion, however, begins much earlier. The creation of that product involves a process that passes through a creative's imagination, the crafting of the piece and, crucially, the...

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The Lycra Company opens second production facility in China

US fibre manufacturer The Lycra Company opened its largest spandex factory in the world in the Chinese city of Yinchuan on Friday. “This milestone underscores the company's continued investment in the Chinese market and highlights its strong commitment to building localised supply and distribution networks, as well as promoting advancements in...

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The 'Prato system': corruption and illegal labour at the heart of the Italian textile industry

The fatal shooting of Zhang Dayong in Rome, who was found with six bullet wounds, initially seemed unconnected to Prato, Italy's textile hub. However, investigators now believe the murder is part of a brutal "hanger war" between rival Chinese mafia groups for control of Europe's largest garment manufacturing centre. This criminal escalation is...

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Changemakers in fashion (part 3): Saqib Sohail, head of Responsible Business Projects at Artistic Milliners

There are countless sustainability initiatives, but who in the fashion industry is truly driving the transition—whether or not their efforts are visible to the broader public? We interview changemakers, consultants, sustainable fashion experts and activists. What can we learn from their work? In this third installment, FashionUnited speaks with...

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Changemakers in fashion (part 2): Romain Narcy of Rematters, Ereks Blue Matters and the Denim Deal

There are countless sustainability initiatives, but who in the fashion industry is truly driving the transition, whether their efforts are visible to the general public or not? We interview changemakers, consultants, sustainable fashion experts and activists. What can we learn from their work? In this second instalment, FashionUnited spoke with...

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New study finds brands refusing to adjust prices to reflect minimum wage increases

A new survey by Transform Trade has found that “unfair practices are rife in fashion businesses” when working with Indian garment manufacturers. Among the behaviours reported, the organisation said that it found evidence of brands refusing to raise prices in line with cost increases and demanding extra price reductions despite production being...

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A lingerie brand ‘made in America’ threatened by Trump's tariffs

Los Angeles - After years spent in underground workshops in California, Francisco Tzul managed to get a job with an ethical lingerie brand 'Made in America'. But the garment worker now fears losing his job because of Donald Trump's tariffs. Since his return to power, the new American president has launched a protectionist offensive and triggered...

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From needle to thread: How a pair of jeans is made

Behind every garment lies an extensive production process. In this series 'From needle to thread', FashionUnited speaks with experts about how everyday garments and accessories are made. This time: the production of a pair of jeans, explained by Imogen Nulty-Verstraeten. Nulty-Verstraeten is a denim specialist with over 18 years of experience in...

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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...