The face mask has become a something of a symbol for the coronavirus pandemic – not just in doctor’s surgeries or hospitals.

The collaboration between Coats Digital, Res.Q and Serai aims to strengthen relationships between buyers and sellers in the apparel industry by digitisation. © Olivier Le Moal/stock.adobe.com
04/06/2020 – Digitisation
Digitisation
Coats Digital, Res.Q and Serai Limited by HSBC announce a strategic collaboration that will help re-shape the future of the apparel industry.

Coats Digital, the software business of Coats, has launched PPE Fast Start, an initiative to support manufacturers switching part of their production facilities and supply chains to help address the global shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE). © Coats Digital
27/05/2020 – Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Coats Digital has launched Fast Start for PPE versions of its best in class software solutions for apparel manufacturers.

The international associations BCI, CICCA, ICAC and ITMF encourage that all those engaged in the cotton and textile value chains jointly and collaboratively to commit. © watcharin/adobe.stock.com
15/05/2020 – ITMF
ITMF
The International Textile Manufacturers’ Federation (ITMF) and other associations advocate fair and equitable trade practices in the supply chain.