RMG NOTES
We need to know more about Shein’s $9 jeans
First, is any of this even ethical? Second, how is Shein retailing clothing so cheaply?
Time for fashion brands, retailers to rethink green strategies
Over the past two or three years, we have seen a huge backlash against sustainability marketing in the West.
Sustainability must equal financial viability
What is more important: being a successful, financially viable business, or being a sustainable business?
How garment manufacturers can cut costs
And while cost reduction is essential, it should not come at the expense of product quality.
Five ways to raise garment worker wages
Advocacy efforts in Bangladesh have been part of the national dialogue centring wages for several decades.
Why buyers shouldn’t worry about Bangladesh’s unrest
International buyers can rest assured they can place orders here with confidence.
Fashion needs to support suppliers for green transition
If it’s left to garment suppliers, the green transition will take decades.
Is carbon offsetting a good climate solution?
While carbon offsetting has gained momentum and support, it is not without its share of critics.
There is a way to decarbonise RMG manufacture
How can we reduce CO2 emissions associated with our industry?
Isn't it time we stopped running after the GSP?
I am not ruling out the possibility of Bangladesh being granted a place in the GSP+. I would rather argue that we need to also prepare for a time when we can stand on our own two feet as far as international trade is concerned. To do this, I believe we now need to make faster moves on bilateral Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and also preferential trading agreements (PTAs) with some of our existing trading partners, where we can negotiate mutually gainful benefits and opportunities. It is a new game that our government and businesses must start preparing for.
Talk of banning textile waste raises key questions for Bangladesh
In theory, this sounds like a good idea, but it is not so straightforward.
2022 wasn’t all bad for RMG makers. Here’s why
There is anecdotal evidence that investment is taking place to upgrade operations to meet the demands of international customers.
The pollution made in China
The discussion on holding the largest emitter to account was notably lacking at the conference.
Uncertain times ahead for RMG business
As garment makers, we cannot afford to absorb all cost increases along the supply chain.
Let's not forget RMG workers in the race to net zero
My biggest worry in this situation is for our RMG workers, who are among the most vulnerable parts in the global fashion supply chain.
Volatile energy could become the norm for garment makers
Global energy challenges are continuing to impact Bangladesh's garment industry.
Bangladesh needs to rely less on EU, US markets
By limiting ourselves to these two markets, we are missing out on a whole world of opportunities.
The bill for climate change impacts should be shared
Climate change is a problem which was (largely) made in the West, but we are feeling its impacts in countries like ours more than ever.
