This collaboration reflects IAF’s ongoing commitment to supporting manufacturers and industry associations in navigating a rapidly changing business environment. Through its national association members in more than 40 countries, IAF represents a global industry network reaching more than 180,000 manufacturers worldwide. Across this network, companies are facing rising expectations around transparency, ESG performance, due diligence and responsible sourcing, often while operating in highly competitive and fragmented supply chains.

Infor’s multi-enterprise business network, Infor Nexus, with a network over 100,000 companies across retailers, brands, manufacturers, logistics providers and banks,  brings important expertise and scale to this effort. As a real-time, multi-enterprise network, it connects partners across complex global supply chains and supports collaboration, visibility and execution across multiple tiers. In addition, Infor Nexus continues to invest in innovation, including AI-enabled capabilities and new tooling designed to support the specific needs of apparel and footwear brands as they adapt to new compliance requirements and rising expectations for supply chain agility and transparency. Its strong position in the market, including relationships with many of the world’s largest brands in this industry, makes its scale and experience especially relevant to IAF and its global network.

By welcoming Infor into the IAF community, we create new opportunities to connect our global network with digital capabilities to assist manufacturers and associations to respond more effectively to both regulatory and market-driven demands. For IAF, the value of this collaboration lies above all in its practical relevance. Innovation is only meaningful when it helps companies operate better, comply more efficiently and strengthen their position in the value chain.

The collaboration is also relevant for IAF’s member associations, which play a vital role in supporting manufacturers through advocacy, education and industry development. Better tools, stronger insights and more informed discussion around traceability, market dynamics and compliance are of direct value not only to individual companies, but also to the wider industry structure that enables them to adapt and compete.

IAF looks forward to working closely with Infor in the period ahead and to exploring how this collaboration can create meaningful value for members and for the broader apparel and footwear industry. By bringing together IAF’s international reach and Infor’s technological expertise, this collaboration will contribute to practical innovation that helps the industry meet new demands with greater confidence and capability.

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Guest article by Andrew Martin

For much of the past decade, the apparel industry’s sustainability agenda has largely been shaped by brands and global initiatives, with manufacturers primarily responsible for implementation on the factory floor. That model is now being tested, as suppliers begin to organise more actively to shape how sustainability is defined, financed and delivered across the industry. In a recent article published in EcoTextile News, I explored how this shift is beginning to take shape, drawing on conversations with a few industry leaders, including IAF’s own Matthijs Crietee, as well as manufacturer perspectives from Türkiye and Indonesia.

Initiatives such as the Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative (STTI) and the Apparel and Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI) — co-created by IAF, with ITMF (for ATTI), and driven by the energy and commitment of key industry leaders such as Miran Ali and Cem Altan — both of whom have played important roles in advancing these initiatives — point to a growing trend: manufacturers organising in a more structured way to influence how sustainability frameworks are designed and implemented.

This is an important development.

Manufacturers sit at the centre of the industry’s social and environmental impacts, yet historically their voice in shaping sustainability frameworks has been relatively fragmented.

Through deeper discussions with manufacturer leaders in Türkiye and Indonesia, such as Cem Altan (CEO, Cenka Tekstil) and Anne Stutanto (Vice-CEO, PT Pan Brothers), a consistent theme emerged: closer coordination among manufacturers can help ensure that the operational realities of production are better reflected in industry discussions.

At the same time, one point came through clearly — sustainability cannot be separated from the economic foundations of the supply chain.

Initiatives such as STTI have played a key role in highlighting how purchasing practices shape the commercial environment in which manufacturers operate. Order predictability, contract terms and pricing structures are not just commercial details — they are fundamental to whether suppliers are able to plan, invest and ultimately deliver on sustainability expectations.

This is particularly relevant in the current context, where rising energy costs and broader economic pressures are placing additional strain on manufacturers, further reinforcing the need for more stable and predictable commercial relationships.

Looking ahead, there is also a growing connection to finance.

As the industry seeks to mobilise capital for decarbonisation, more coordinated articulation of investment priorities — potentially through platforms such as ATTI — could help improve how financial institutions assess risk and opportunity across the sector.

However, this shift will not happen automatically.

The apparel industry remains highly competitive and fragmented, and in the short-term manufacturers will continue to operate within structures largely shaped by buyers. Collective organisation, while important, is still developing.

This is where the opportunity — and the responsibility — for manufacturers becomes clearer.

Engagement, collaboration and a willingness to contribute to shared frameworks will be essential if these platforms are to translate into practical outcomes. As Miran Ali notes, “if supplier-led initiatives are to realise their potential, they will depend on active participation from across the manufacturing community.”

In that sense, the next phase of industry transformation may not only be defined by new initiatives, but by the extent to which manufacturers themselves choose to step forward, engage and help shape the systems in which they operate.

The full article can be accessed here: Manufacturers mobilise to reshape fashion sustainability

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The Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM) participated in the MODE – Shanghai Fashion Trade Show officially opened on March 25 during Shanghai Fashion Week. By setting up the Macau Fashion Pavilion at the five-day exhibition, CPTTM aimed to leverage this premier platform to enhance the visibility of Macau’s fashion brands, expand their professional networks, and explore new market opportunities.

As the sole official supporting event of Shanghai Fashion Week, the “MODE – Shanghai Fashion Trade Show” offers highly customized professional services and integrates a wide range of advantageous resources, creating a business matchmaking and collaboration platform for global buyers and industry professionals.

100 original Macau-designed pieces

The participating brands included CrazziSavvi, Common Comma, Pearl of Cloé, Jet.W, Earlyink, and Yukwa, presenting over 100 original Macau-designed pieces. The exhibits featured fashion apparel, handbags, and jewelry, fully showcasing the creativity, craftsmanship, and competitiveness of Macau’s local brands.

CPTTM remains committed to supporting local brands in their “go global” efforts, enhancing their exposure and market visibility, and creating broader commercial opportunities for the industry.

For more information, please visit the links below:

CPTTM website: https://www.cpttm.org.mo
CPTTM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cpttm
CPTTM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Macaofashionfestival/

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In Bangladesh, the ATTI needs assessment is underway with support from Engineering Resources International (ERI). The ATTI Manufacturer Survey will be distributed next week by Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA).

In Türkiye, the Transformation Plan progressed significantly following the ATTI Transformation Plan Prototype Workshop held at the Istanbul Apparel Exporters’ Association (İHKİB) in February. We were delighted to welcome leading manufacturers – Aster, Bossa Denim, Botaş, ISKO, Kivanc Tekstil, Tepar Filament Yarns, TYH, Uniteks, and Yeşim – as pioneers of this work. We are also grateful to leading brands and industry initiatives – the Apparel Impact Institute, Bestseller, H&M, Inditex, Primark, PVH, Ralph Lauren, Saide Group, and Varner – for their continued participation and support for manufacturer-led transformation.

ATTI and İHKİB are now establishing the ATTI Türkiye Transformation Council to guide implementation, with further details to be shared as development progresses.

For more news on ATTI’s work and progress, please follow us on LinkedIn or subscribe to our newsletter via our website to stay up to date.

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EURATEX is pleased to invite you to the Brussels Textiles Forum 2026, taking place on 11 June in De Warande, Brussels. This year’s edition will once again bring together stakeholders from across the European textile and apparel ecosystem to exchange views with EU policy makers, and help shape the future of our industry.

High-level plenary session

The morning will feature a high-level plenary session, where leading voices from industry, EU institutions and beyond. We will address the major trends and challenges impacting the sector from global trade dynamics and geopolitical developments to energy competitiveness and the evolving regulatory landscape.

In the afternoon, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a series of parallel workshops of their choice, focusing on key topics such as sustainability and circularity, trade and market access, energy and industrial competitiveness, skills, regulatory simplification, and enforcement. These sessions are designed to foster in-depth discussions and direct exchanges between EU policymakers, industry experts, and stakeholders.

All practical information, including the programme, speakers, and registration details, is available on the event website: https://www.brusselstextilesforum.eu/

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Macau’s local designers

The delegation consisted of 16 Macau’s local designers visited a number of fashion trade shows and high-end fashion brand exhibitions, including TRANOÏ, Premiere Classe, and the Dior exhibition. Representatives from the trade shows provided in-depth briefings, allowing participants to fully grasp the latest fashion trends and the distinct advantages of each platform. These insights served as valuable references for Macau-based brands seeking to participate in international exhibitions and expand into new markets. Meanwhile, the exhibitions not only presented brand histories and narratives but also showcased hundreds of haute couture pieces, enabling delegates to appreciate the level of craftsmanship and learn sophisticated techniques.

Professional training programme

The study tour also featured a 16-hour professional training programme at the renowned ESMOD Paris fashion design school, covering the latest fashion trends, industry transformations, as well as practical workshops on garment design and enhancement.

Creative inspiration and market insights

The participants highly valued the study tour, noting that the tour enriched their market insights and creative inspiration, offering practical guidance for Macau’s fashion brands. Mak Ka Ian, Senior Manager of Fashion & Creativity Department of CPTTM said they would continue facilitating similar high-level exchanges and nurturing local talent to promote the development of Macau’s fashion design industry.

For more information, please visit the links below:

CPTTM website: https://www.cpttm.org.mo
CPTTM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cpttm 
CPTTM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macaofashionfestival/

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Yeşim Group positions sustainability as a fundamental pillar of its long-term value creation strategy. Guided by its “People First” philosophy and aligned with its corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) approach, the company’s initiatives are implemented within a holistic framework that focuses on reducing environmental impact, fostering safe and inclusive workplaces, and generating social value.

Şankaya’s continued presence on the list reflects the company’s consistent progress in advancing environmentally responsible production, a people-centered corporate culture, and a strong commitment to social responsibility.

Together with its global business partners, Yeşim Group continues to advance responsible manufacturing practices and long-term sustainable growth.

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Invitation

The Brazilian presence at the event came about through an invitation from the fair to the Brazilian Embassy in Rabat, which extended the participation to Abit. The Association had a booth where it presented materials from seven Brazilian companies that are part of Texbrasil (Brazilian Textile and Fashion Industry Internationalization Program), a partnership between Abit (Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association) and ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency).

The participating companies were: Kalimo, Lunelli, Pantextil, Paranatex, RVB Malhas, TextilFio, and Vicunha. The materials sent by the companies were displayed at the association’s booth, with the aim of promoting their products and strengthening the presence of the national industry in the international market.

African textile market

Gateway to the African textile market – With a focus on promoting business and strengthening exports, Morocco Fashion Style & Tex stood out for offering a conducive environment for qualified networking, in addition to seminars, workshops, and presentations on trends and technological innovations.

The fair also positioned itself as a gateway to the African textile market, encouraging the generation of new commercial partnerships and increasing the volume of exports to the region. Another highlight of the event was the approach to cultural transformations in design, bringing together influences from Africa and Europe in the creation of new patterns, colors, and products.

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No other publication produces a monthly data report at this scale using certified national sources. The closest comparison is the PMI index used in manufacturing, though nothing equivalent exists for fashion or any consumer retail vertical across 100 markets.

National statistics

Each country report draws from national statistics offices and verified institutional sources. In Europe, sources include Germany’s Federal Statistical Office, the Dutch statistics office CBS, the UK’s Office for National Statistics, Eurostat and the European Central Bank. In the US, data comes from sources like the Census Bureau, FRED and the Bureau of EconomicAnalysis. In Asia, the series draws from many different governmental sources. National statistics offices supplemented by the African Development Bank, cover African countries.

Standardised format

The reports follow a standardised format across all countries: consumer prices, retail sales, macro context and a bottom-line summary for fashion executives. Sources are attributedinline, and all content adheres to the FashionUnited editorial style guide.

Fashion pulse reports are published on the FashionUnited data dashboard and on each of the platform’s regional sites in the country’s native language, reaching fashion professionals across all major markets.

“Fashion executives have had access to annual industry reports, but never to monthly government data presented in a standardised, comparable format across 100 countries,” saidFashionUnited. “Fashion pulse fills that gap.”

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The next generation of fashion

Submissions are now open through June 30, welcoming emerging designers worldwide to take part in shaping the next generation of fashion. A total of 12 finalists will be selected to compete for the First Prize of US$10,000, with total prizes exceeding US$35,000. Finalists will also have the opportunity to present full collections at Taipei Fashion Week, gaining direct exposure to international media and industry professionals, and expanding market visibility and commercial prospects. In addition, the competition features several professional awards, including Best Use of Fabrics, Best Pattern Making, and Best Market Potential. Entries will be evaluated based on creativity, sustainability, function, and performance. The competition highlights the importance of design that balances aesthetics with real-world application and environmental responsibility.

Strong support

The award continues to receive strong support from industry partners, including Coddy Global Ltd., Fortune Industrial and Commercial Development Foundation, Lealea Enterprise Co., Ltd., Li Peng Enterprise Co., Ltd., Makalot Foundation, New Wide Enterprise Co., Ltd., and New Wide Garment Co., Ltd. Through ongoing collaboration, the program aims to further elevate emerging design talent and strengthen its contribution to the global fashion industry.

Relevant registration and contest information:

• https://www.tfdaward.com/ (official website of Taiwan Fashion Design Award)
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaiwanFashionDesignAward/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tfdaward/

Contact Information:
Taiwan Textile Federation

• Winnie Chen, tel: +886-2-2336-7599 #18, e-mail: winniechen@textiles.org.tw
• Yaohung Kuo, tel: +886-2-2341-7251 #2965, e-mail: yaohung@textiles.org.tw

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