COVID-19
What impact has the COVID-19 pandemic had on the global garment and textiles sector so far?
The novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has sent shockwaves through the global garment and textiles industry. What started with localized restrictions and supply chain bottlenecks in Asia quickly became the biggest crisis the industry has faced in decades –with far reaching consequences across the supply chain. With the pandemic still evolving and manufacturing still unable to return to pre-pandemic norms, the true impact of this unprecedented crisis may not be known for several years to come.
Garment and textiles manufacturers in Asia have been particularly hard hit by the pandemic. Many have had to temporarily or permanently shut down operations, leaving huge numbers of workers either unemployed or with insufficient work and income to survive. What lessons can the industry learn from this crisis, and how can it build back better? Get the latest news on COVID-19, discover good practices, and connect with industry insiders here.
How to navigate the pandemic and build a resilient garment factory?
Building business resilience during and after the COVID-?19 pandemic has become one of the most important topics for garment manufacturers. The new ILO guides help garment factories to improve their resilience.
Let’s talk! Social Dialogue helps Asian garment industry navigate the COVID-19 crisis
Manufacturers from three countries share how worker-employer dialogue has been key to surviving the pandemic.