When industry executives were asked to conceptualize the fashion industry in one word, they expressed three words that outperformed all others: "uncertainty," "challenging," and "changing". They also said that dealing with uncertainty and global economic changes is their biggest...
Fashion and technological fabrics.
Just as we discussed in the first article of this series, one of the goals of the textile industry is to make us see fabrics as a second skin, and for it to provide us with...
"Sustainability will evolve from a menu of marketing-focused initiatives to an integral part of the planning system where circular economic principles are linked to the entire fashion value chain. Brands will plan to recycle fabrics in the supply chain...
Organization chart of a textile company
Structure and organization of a fashion brand or company.
Companies are partially defined and determined by their structure. Through that structure we are able to see its management flow, its organization, its corporate culture, its...
When we talk about textile sourcing, many questions arise regarding this concept because, while it isn’t widely known, what it represents to the global textile industry is mainstream knowledge.
Three “permanent” goals of textile sourcing.
In textile sourcing, or the supply...
See it now, buy it now or it won't be a chance.
Perhaps, wanting to "see now - buy now" goes far beyond a need for instant gratification: in the temporary world of fast fashion -and now ultra fast fashion- the...
Although low-cost sourcing origins remain a fundamental part of the global apparel supply chain, there is a growing trend of nearshoring and relocation. This ongoing process is driven by the pressure that companies and fashion brands face to increase...
The fashion industry is undergoing a seismic change. We can see and analyze this change through the latest news about the sector, in specialized media and in the reports of international consultants.
The report The State of Fashion 2018- FOB...
In recent months and through my research activity on the textile sector, I have been able to observe a notable increase in information on sustainability. Given this situation and the close relationship that exists between the textile industry and...
Traditional fabrics vs. technological fabrics.
Traditional fabrics are becoming a thing of the past and they are giving way to new technological fabrics, even within the fashion sector.
But still, part of the industry and its professionals continue to be stuck...
"The increase in permanent markdowns in fashion retail continues to expand. Driven by the perception that this offers a solution to difficulties such as overstocking and slow sales growth, managers are betting on this marketing tactic. However, the experiences...
Even as the fashion industry and sector are facing an unstable and complex reality, we recognize that supply professionals have high hopes that they will be able to generate and develop the tools and structural responses to successfully manage...
In order to guarantee sales and achieve planned profitability, it is no longer enough for today's fashion brands to be on the cutting edge. In seconds, from anywhere in the world, even without leaving home, the office or while...
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Welcome to my Blog!
In my first post, I would like to share a few things which are very important on a personal level.
Firstly, I want to thank the professionals who have helped me make this blog a reality:
Patricia Vicente,...
In the last few months, I have received several questions through the blog regarding natural textile fibers. Evidently, from the perspective of fashion consumers and professionals in the industry, there is a close relationship between these fibers and responsible,...
Pulse Score by Higg Index.
With these three previous articles –I recommend you to read them-: Responsible and sustainable fashion | Sustainable textile industry | The pulse of the fashion industry | I wanted to conclude the analysis of...
Natural Textile Fibers
In the last few months, I have received several questions through the blog regarding natural textile fibers. Evidently, from the perspective of fashion consumers...
