Polo South Africa makes the case for wearing protein
A 100% locally produced winter wool collection entices us to swap out synthetic fibres for a natural animal fibre alternative
Tag: Supply Chain
Fashion has a transparency issue
The transparency that may exist within the fashion industry is chiefly found in the first and second tiers of the manufacturing process. These tiers are the operations closest to the consumer, such as at factories that make the clothes and...
“Out of Sight, Out of Mind” – The hidden impacts of fashion’s convoluted supply chain
If you’re buying fast fashion, chances are your clothes have been on a long, unseen journey passing through many different hands in many different countries. It may be the convoluted norm of globalised fashion supply chain, but it’s also a...
View from inside: Why made-in-South Africa is the better option for local retailers
An industry expert explains what the true cost is of the retailers “search, buy, search again” cycle and why it is seldom taken into consideration.