“The A/W season also marks a return to “back to business” as usual, but with an accelerated appetite for new tech and sustainable solutions. With heightened market demand for flexible production, in challenging environmental and economic circumstances, nobody can pretend that the industry is thriving - its evolving.

All issues regarding sustainability have leaped into sharp focus – the spotlight is on the supply chain and how it utilises technology to deliver - environmental progress and efficient manufacturing solutions.”

“The not so green iceberg continues to emerge as companies across the entire textile space push forward to set and or achieve sustainability objectives, all of whom are desperately trying to bring themselves into line with the growing expectations of their client base. Some have faired better than others. In recent weeks the HIGG Index has come into focus, as have the dubious claims of many of the behemoth fashion brands, many of whom now find themselves under an uncomfortable spotlight.” Read more >>