27/10/2015
Supply chain's black box
The way that processes are outsourced makes textile production a black box – and for as long as this situation persists, the industry will be paying no more than lip-service to the issue of sustainability, while the textiles supply chain represents an uncontrollable risk factor for manufacturers. Introducing transparency into the supply chain is a key task for the future of the textile industry.

A large proportion of Marc Cains production chain is located in Europe, guaranteeing high levels of transparency from the start. At the Fashion Show Berlin, the spring/summer 2016 collection “Future Romance” caused quite a sensation with its romantic looks Photo: Marc Cain

Easier said than done: it is a long path from the raw cotton to the dyeing and finishing processes and the making-up. Creating transparency in the supply chain is a challenge for many companies Photo: H&M