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How One Origin Label Rewrote Global Textile Trade
Season 1
Episode 37
Published 1 month ago
Description
Lucas and Luna explore how the 'Made in X' rule for textiles — specifically the fabric-forward rule for determining a garment's country of origin — reshaped global apparel supply chains. They trace a single cotton shirt through the knotty origin-label rules that force brands to reimagine sourcing, and examine how a 2025 EU regulation is pressuring Bangladesh, Vietnam, and sub-Saharan African producers. Specific numbers: 40 percent of global textile trade affected, $350 billion in annual garment exports tied to origin-label compliance.