The fashion industry has long been criticized for its negative impact on the environment and for its hard record on human rights. From the use of toxic chemicals and excessive water consumption, to labor rights issues and the need for improved ‘Fair Trade’ policies, the industry’s practices have often been called into question. To help with this challenge, the Higg … Read More
Moving Production while Managing a Manufacturing Portfolio
The question: “How can we move our production out of China to domestic or nearshore options?” is becoming a daily conversation. Considering that China supports nearly 80 percent of the world’s apparel manufacturing, there is not a simple answer to this question, nor an immediate “flip the switch” solution. With planning and awareness of strengths by country, however, there are … Read More
Technology’s Key Role in Apparel Manufacturing
Technology is advancing, rapidly. Manufacturers in every industry are required to keep up with the ever-changing tools to innovate the way products are developed. The clothing industry is one that has benefited tremendously from new software that takes the guesswork out of designing well-fitting clothing – made with high-quality materials. Is your manufacturer taking advantage of cutting-edge technology? If not…they’re … Read More
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