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Textile Input Costs Reach ‘Crazy’ Levels as Virus Approaches Pandemic, Manufacturers Say
Manufacturers say raw material costs are skyrocketing in sourcing countries from Pakistan to Vietnam as…
Textiles Sector Most at Risk for Coronavirus Disruption, McKinsey Says
Coronavirus is now impacting new continents in a bigger way, and the textiles sector stands to suffer the…
China Says Some Factories Have Resumed Production—But Are Supply Chains Out of the Woods?
According to China, some factories have started returning to work "in an orderly manner," amid ongoing…
Myanmar Garment Factories on the Brink of Closure as Coronavirus Cuts Raw Material Supply
Myanmar may be facing garment factory shutdowns as the coronavirus hampers its raw materials supply.
These Contingency Plans Could Ease Companies Out of Coronavirus Conundrum
While some factories have resumed work, pile-ups in cargo and partially operating ports could spell…
Cambodia Stripped of Some EU Trade Preferences, Tariffs Rise to 12%
The EU has just revoked some of Cambodia's trade preferences, and the move could make the country's garment…
Fire Kills Seven in Indian Factory that Made Denim for Major US Brands
Another fire has claimed factory workers lives.
Coronavirus Has Already Accelerated Non-China Sourcing Efforts, MAGIC President Says
The novel coronavirus has quickly fueled further supply chain diversification out of China.
China Halves Tariffs on US Imports Amid Coronavirus Strain
China has agreed to halve tariffs on US goods as it looks to maintain a sense of 'business as usual' amid the…
This 100 Percent Biodegradable Home Textile Actually Nourishes the Earth
The next generation of textiles will take a step beyond circularity—they'll actually be able to give back to…
China Sourcing, Shipments Face ‘Severe Disruptions’ Amid Coronavirus Epidemic
Coronavirus emerged from a manufacturing hub in China, and the quickly spreading virus has a death grip on…
Coronavirus Takes Down Fashion Events and Turns Away Chinese Vendors
Fashion industry events are putting off show dates and excluding Chinese vendors in an effort to contain the…
Coronavirus Has Already Infected Your Supply Chain—And the Side Effects Could be Critical
"I don't think we know where the bottom is on this," AArete managing director Sean Maharaj said.
Textile Buyers Still Don’t Prioritize Sustainability Over Price
Sustainability defined the latest Heimtextil, but chatter among manufacturers proved buyers still aren't…
Sourcing in 2020 Will Bring Uncertainty and Opportunity, Connor Group CEO Says
2020 will be a "continuation of the metamorphosis," and although the challenges may not be new, the…