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Going Circular / Denim Deal

30 June 2023

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On 1 January 2023, in total 49 signatories, including eight brands and retailers, were committed to the Denim Deal with the aim to close the denim loop by promoting the use of high-grade post-consumer recycled cotton fibres (PCR-cotton) in new jeans and other denim garments.

Denim Deal Study Shows Share of 20% PCR-Cotton in Jeans is Growing

The Denim Deal Monitor 2022 says there is a positive development in the increase in application of post-consumer recycled cotton in denim garments and jeans, with 7 of the 8 participating brands and retailers aiming for higher targets than the 5%-PCR-content in the coming years.

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Tariff Impact / Fast Fashion Commentary
Much of Shein’s production takes place in the so-called “Shein village” in Guangzhou, China, where workers often sew for 12–14 hours a day under poor conditions to keep pace with the demand for new items.

Shein, Temu and the Tariff Fallout: Why Australia Became Fast Fashion's New Frontier

  • Mona Mashhadi Rajabi
  • Lisa Lake
  • Martina Linnenluecke
  • Yun Shen

12 June 2025
Event Roundup / EU Green Week Report
This year’s theme at the EU Green Week from 3-5 June, ‘Circular Solutions for a Competitive EU’ – emphasised the 3 Cs: Clean, Competitive, and Circular.

EU Green Week 2025 Signals Shift from Circular Economy Policy to Action

  • Tom Voege

9 June 2025
 
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Supply Chains / Risks & Resilience Report
A key theme that was apparent across numerous panels is that it is no longer acceptable to send a supplier manual and request an audit alone. Tailored risk assessments and mitigation strategies are required.

What Brands Must Learn from Suez, Stoll and Space: A New Supply Chain Reality

  • Samantha Taylor

13 June 2025
Leader Speak / Alison Ward Interview
Sustainability in cotton supply chains is not just about reducing harm — it's about creating positive outcomes for people and planet. From empowering farmers and transforming processing, to ensuring brand accountability and consumer education, every stage must evolve in tandem.

Inside CottonConnect’s Push for Traceability and Sustainability in Global Cotton

  • Richa Bansal

12 June 2025
 
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Country Overview / Colombia / I Feature
On the streets of Cartagena. The fashion industry in Colombia has a history of over 100 years and the support of an extensive network of private and public partners.

Destination Colombia: Where Sourcing Meets Substance and Style

  • Subir Ghosh

1 May 2023
Under Scanner / Nike Wage Theft Analysis
Without binding frameworks, supply chains will continue to operate on a model of plausible deniability and race-to-the-bottom pricing.

Nike's Unpaid Wages and Erosion of Corporate Credibility in Global Supply Chains

  • Special Correspondent

8 May 2025
 
Young India Fashion Survey 2025