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Turning negative reviews into positive outcomes

When online customer reviews were introduced in the 1990s, most fashion brands and retailers thought it was a terrible idea, but reviews can be an extremely beneficial tool if used wisely. The advancement of social networks and constant connectivity has given great power to consumers, but there is also power in customer reviews for businesses.… Continue reading Turning negative reviews into positive outcomes

Fashion’s race for new materials: the risks and the rewards

Wasteful consumerism has reached a crisis point in the era of fast fashion, but the manufacturing of clothing itself also has dire impacts on the environment. After aviation, the fashion industry is the world’s second most polluting sector, generating around 92 million tonnes of textile waste and consuming 1.5 trillion liters of water each year.… Continue reading Fashion’s race for new materials: the risks and the rewards

Why it’s time to empower your suppliers

Fashion brands and retailers naturally work with a multitude of suppliers, which can number in the thousands for larger brands. Brands are expected to navigate and keep control of this complex and fast-moving situation while continuing to deliver safe and quality products to their customers. While it’s easy to think of individual suppliers as little… Continue reading Why it’s time to empower your suppliers

Getting your green claims right

As eco-conscious consumerism continues to rise, sustainability has become a powerful marketing tool for brands and retailers. However, the process can backfire and actually damage brand reputation if your brand cannot prove its sustainability statements, or worse still, is accused of misleading customers with false claims. On the flip side, companies that successfully promote their… Continue reading Getting your green claims right

Sustainability science: ensure your rPET claims are genuine

Growing demand for sustainable products from consumers, governments, and NGOs has made the use of recycled materials in fashion tremendously valuable to brands as well as the environment. The COVID-19 crisis has also deepened this engagement with sustainability, driving consumers to pressure fashion brands to consider their social and environmental impacts and uphold their responsibilities.… Continue reading Sustainability science: ensure your rPET claims are genuine

0% risk of unexpected chemicals with Chem Scan Check™

Did you know that around 80% of chemicals in Asia are either produced locally or come from unknown sources? There are no guarantees that some of these chemicals don’t contain traces of hazardous substances, making your products and supply chains vulnerable. In 2020, one in four imported products were found to be non-compliant with REACH… Continue reading 0% risk of unexpected chemicals with Chem Scan Check™

How China is Becoming a Critical Sourcing Country

Today, we live in a fast-paced world where we have become accustomed to getting what we want, when we want it. Hungry? Quickly drive to the nearest fast food outlet and your food will be prepared within 7 minutes without you even having to get out of your car.

How Poor QMS Damages Your Brand and What To Do About It

In the apparel industry, your brand image is extremely important. Today’s consumer is very impressionable so in order for individuals to meet society’s standards, they’ll associate themselves with a brand.

The Top Five Clothing CSR Concerns for Consumers

Gone are the days where large organizations can get away with the manufacturing and production of products without their ecological footprint, labor working conditions and the general ethicacy of the fashion brand being watched.

The Hidden Costs of Internal Apparel Quality Management

In the apparel industry, effective quality management systems go hand in hand with a successful product and a competitive brand reputation. To achieve this, brands either work with quality specialists to outsource their quality management or choose to do it internally.