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SME clothing manufacturers in UK see 40% revenue slide in Q1SME clothing makers in the UK saw revenues fall by 40% in the first quarter of the year according to figures from the Unleashed Manufacturers’ Health Index.Unleashed Software #JSDaily#SMEs#UKClothing

Nativa debuts blockchain-driven sustainable cashmereSustainable fibre supplier Nativa has launched a blockchain-driven sustainable cashmere whose journey can be tracked from farm to garment.NATIVA™ #JSDaily#Blockchain#Cashmere

Levi Strauss & Co engages o9 Solutions to boost fabric supply efficienciesLevi Strauss & Co has revealed it is working with o9 Solutions, an AI-powered supply chain planning platform to streamline its fabric procurement processes.o9 Solutions, Inc. #JSDaily#LeviStrauss#SupplyChain

Indonesia viscose fibre sector surges on global demand, eco concerns (£) Indonesia's viscose fibre industry is experiencing solid growth, driven by a shift in global consumption patterns and significant investments in domestic production capacity.#JSDaily#Viscose#Indonesia

In data: UK fashion shoppers ditch supermarkets for trendier rivalsNew analysis from GlobalData suggests UK supermarkets’ share of the country’s apparel market has fallen as consumers become more selective and continue to cut back on less essential items.#JSDaily#SupermarketApparel#Supermarkets

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IAF: How fashion suppliers can break out of low price trap (£)International Apparel Federation's (IAF) secretary general tells Just Style a collaboration with the International Trade Centre on purchasing practices will reveal a better sourcing model that will lead to better purchasing practices.IAF: International Apparel Federation #JSDaily#IAF#Sourcing

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Is recycling back in fashion?As Renewcell finds a buyer and MAS Holdings pledges to buy recycled polyester from Ambercycle, are we about to see a resurgence of fashion recycling initiatives?#JSDaily#RecycledFabric#SustainableFashion

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Explainer: How data can help fashion become more sustainableIf the fashion industry made better use of the data it has available it could reduce waste by 50%, lower costs and improve its sustainability credentials throughout the supply chain.#JSDaily#Data#SustainableFashion

FibreTrace, Cargill, Target Corp team on US, Brazil cotton traceability driveVerification solution supplier FibreTrace is partnering with industry giants Target Corp and Cargill to pioneer the real-time verification of US and Brazilian cotton throughout the global supply chain.FibreTrace® Target Cargill #JSDaily#Cotton#Traceability

US loses ground in Africa to China on 2025 AGOA renewal uncertaintyA US senator told a hearing on renewing and revitalising trade preference programmes the US is losing out to China in Africa with apparel manufacturer SanMar adding African countries have "so much potential" but the US won't invest when the benefits of AGOA could expire before a return on investment. #JSDaily#AGOA#Africa

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