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China Reportedly Advises Shein Against Shifting Supply Chain

FILE PHOTO: A shopper poses with bags of promotional merchandise as she visits fashion retailer Shein's Christmas bus tour, in Manchester, Britain, December 13, 2024. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A shopper poses with bags of promotional merchandise as she visits fashion retailer Shein's Christmas bus tour, in Manchester, Britain, December 13, 2024. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja/File Photo
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China Reportedly Advises Shein Against Shifting Supply Chain

FILE PHOTO: A shopper poses with bags of promotional merchandise as she visits fashion retailer Shein's Christmas bus tour, in Manchester, Britain, December 13, 2024. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A shopper poses with bags of promotional merchandise as she visits fashion retailer Shein's Christmas bus tour, in Manchester, Britain, December 13, 2024. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja/File Photo

Fast-fashion retailer Shein is facing opposition from the Chinese government over its plans to shift some production out of the country, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
China's Ministry of Commerce has reached out to Shein and other companies, advising them against diversifying supply chains by sourcing from other countries, one person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg News.
Bloomberg News said it wasn't immediately clear which other firms were contacted by the commerce ministry.
The requests came in the run-up to US President Donald Trump's announcement on reciprocal tariffs that have sent firms scrambling for alternative ways to avoid additional import levies, the person told Bloomberg News.
Shein did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment on the report.
Trump's harsher-than-expected tariffs have roiled markets globally, wiping trillions of dollars in value across assets, and elicited strong rebuke from China and additional tariffs of 34% on all US goods.

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Saudi Fashion Commission Releases 'Ihram Circularity' White Paper, Promoting Sustainable Pilgrimage

Saudi Fashion Commission Releases 'Ihram Circularity' White Paper, Promoting Sustainable Pilgrimage
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Saudi Fashion Commission Releases 'Ihram Circularity' White Paper, Promoting Sustainable Pilgrimage

Saudi Fashion Commission Releases 'Ihram Circularity' White Paper, Promoting Sustainable Pilgrimage

The Saudi Fashion Commission released its white paper, "Ihram Circularity: Weaving a Greener Hajj and Umrah Experience," detailing the innovative Sustainable Ihram Initiative and its potential to revolutionize textile waste management within the Kingdom and beyond.

This initiative marks Saudi Arabia's first foray into circular fashion, intertwining faith, cultural preservation, and environmental responsibility, said the commission in a statement on Monday.

The white paper serves as a comprehensive exploration of the Sustainable Ihram Initiative, which focuses on the creation of a special edition Ihram made from recycled materials.

This initiative transforms discarded Ihrams into sustainable garments for pilgrims undertaking the Hajj and Umrah, embodying a commitment to responsible resource utilization while honoring the spiritual significance of these sacred journeys, explained the statement.

CEO of Fashion Commission Burak Cakmak said: "The Sustainable Ihram Initiative is a testament to the power of collaboration, reflecting the collective efforts of local and international partners committed to advancing the circular economy within the fashion industry."

CEO of Tadweem – the Fashion Commission’s partner in the Sustainable Ihram Initiative- Mostafa Bokhari said: "This Circular Ihram represents more than a garment; it is a profound expression of faith intertwined with environmental stewardship. By uniting the principles of faith and sustainability, we are creating a legacy of mindful resource use while honoring the spiritual significance of Hajj and Umrah."

The "Ihram Circularity" white paper delves into the cultural symbolism of Ihram garments and their significance to pilgrims, the potential for scaling Ihram garment recycling and its impact on reducing textile waste, strategies for promoting the use of recycled Ihrams and raising awareness among pilgrims, and the role of technology and innovation in creating high-quality recycled textile products.

The commission invites industry stakeholders, researchers, and the public to explore the white paper and join the conversation about creating a more sustainable future for the fashion industry.