je.st
news
Tag: apparel sourcing
SOURCING: Apparel buyers point to potential in Africa
2015-04-27 14:26:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Interest in sourcing apparel from sub-Saharan Africa might be on the rise, yet the results of new survey suggest few players currently have concrete plans to tap into its potential.
Tags: point
potential
africa
apparel
SOURCING: Apparel working conditions linked to profit
2015-04-14 15:25:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
If proof was ever needed of the commercial benefits of better working conditions in garment factories, a recent study from Better Work Vietnam suggests both productivity and profitability improve.
Tags: conditions
working
apparel
profit
SOURCING: Tanzania adds to Africa's apparel sourcing mix
2015-04-10 13:02:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda are all ramping up their efforts to put Africa on the apparel sourcing map with a range of policies designed to encourage mills, manufacturers and buyers to invest. But another country vying for a slice of the action is Tanzania, with ambitions to offer the best overall package in Africa.
Tags: apparel
mix
adds
tanzania
EcoPlanet commits to "green" apparel sourcing policy
2014-10-16 13:05:37| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
US-based EcoPlanet Bamboo Group has committed to a sourcing policy designed to offer a more sustainable option for clothing brands seeking alternatives to ancient and endangered forest fibres.
Tags: policy
green
apparel
sourcing
Responsible apparel sourcing requires teamwork
2014-10-01 18:03:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Textile and apparel industry executives gathered in London last month to offer advice on some of the strategies they are employing how to help improve efficiency and gain a competitive edge. Responsible sourcing, nearshoring, strong partnerships, and fast response were among the issues discussed at the Fashion SVP conference. Katie Smith reports.
Tags: requires
responsible
apparel
sourcing