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Intelligence31 May 2023Operating in such a saturated space, WTiN explores how brands large and small are embracing wellness and sustainability to enhance their product offerings – from active ingredient encapsulation to novel biosynthetic materials.
Insight17 Nov 2020A special trade report.
After 20 years of negotiations the European Union (EU)-Mercosur trade deal, which has enhanced hopes for increased textile trades with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay is at risk of being blocked ahead of its ratification.
Insight7 Mar 2019Near-sourcing is something of a Holy Grail for clothing brands – close enough to end-markets to respond to fast fashion demand and cheap enough to ensure products are competitive – and digital technologies are proving important in making this strategy work.
Insightfree6 Dec 2018A proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and Indonesia could generate notable structural shifts in Indonesia’s textile (fabric and yarn) sector, expanding the workforce by up to 2.5% for skilled and unskilled workers, expert analysis suggests.