Cem Altan

Volume-first sourcing has left the apparel industry exposed to chronic overproduction, excess inventory and trapped capital, a new manifesto from the International Apparel Federation (IAF) has argued. Developed by the IAF Business Innovation Committee (BIC), the document calls for a shift toward end-to-end productivity, smart flexibility and shared value creation, arguing that systemic inefficiency, not manufacturing cost, drives the industry's greatest losses.

As of now brands and retailers that source from Bangladesh—and that have witnessed the industry’s sizeable safety and environmental investments—remain patient and committed. The long-term scenario, however, could be anyone's guess. texfash.com rounds up voices from across the globe.

Spain's retailing giant Inditex and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) have signed an agreement that aims to promote a more respectful industry for people and planet by boosting circularity, traceability and worker wellbeing.

The World Fashion Convention to be held 23–25 October under the auspices of the  International Apparel Federation (IAF) and the Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA), will focus on global challenges and perspectives facing the industry.

The risks are becoming bigger. COVID-19, Russia-Ukraine war, Suez crisis, Shanghai situation—all these were unforeseen. But that's why those are called risks. Cem Altan, President of the International Apparel Federation discusses how apparel brands and manufacturers can mitigate risks.