2022

by Kyna Intel created 2022-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
Climate change is coming for fashion’s supply chains
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 11, 2022 03:19 PM

"Extreme and unpredictable weather events are becoming increasingly common, with knock-on effects for fashion’s natural fibre supply. Experts say regenerative agriculture, circular business models and ...

Temps get short shrift as factory orders plunge
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 11, 2022 03:19 PM

"Temporary workers are being laid off abruptly and in droves by manufacturing establishments in Vietnam as orders decline on the back of global inflation weakening consumption in major export markets. ...

Overstock.com banned cashmere
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 11, 2022 03:19 PM

"After learning from PETA that in the cashmere industry, goats scream in pain as their hair is torn out, online home goods retailer Overstock.com banned products made from the material." ...

How to make rental work
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 14, 2022 07:52 AM

"After years of trial and error, rental platforms have found new ways to improve margins and acquire customers, such as focussing on niche categories. Profitability remains elusive, however. Despite c ...

ICC tests sustainability of textile trade
by Kyna Intel — last modified Nov 14, 2022 07:52 AM

"The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is to use the textiles industry as a testing ground for a new system to assess the sustainability of international trade transactions." ...