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UNIQLO: Clothing Partner for Singapore Paralympics team (c) FAST RETAILING CO., LTD. / UNIQLO CO., LTD.
06.05.2024

UNIQLO: Clothing Partner for Singapore Paralympics team

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO announces that it has signed a partnership agreement with the Singapore National Paralympic Council (SNPC) where UNIQLO becomes the Official Clothing Partner for the Singapore Paralympics team. Under the partnership, UNIQLO will provide LifeWear apparel to Singapore's delegations and officials at the coming major summer sports tournament in France. This comprises apparel to be worn for the opening and closing ceremonies, athlete village, and travel during the Games.

This is the first time that UNIQLO is providing apparel for a national team in Southeast Asia. The Singapore team clothing for the 2024 Summer games will largely comprise LifeWear items available at UNIQLO stores.

UNIQLO worked closely with SNPC to thoughtfully curate a selection of LifeWear apparel that emphasises function and comfort, while featuring modern looks that represent Singapore and blend seamlessly with the cityscape of Paris.

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO announces that it has signed a partnership agreement with the Singapore National Paralympic Council (SNPC) where UNIQLO becomes the Official Clothing Partner for the Singapore Paralympics team. Under the partnership, UNIQLO will provide LifeWear apparel to Singapore's delegations and officials at the coming major summer sports tournament in France. This comprises apparel to be worn for the opening and closing ceremonies, athlete village, and travel during the Games.

This is the first time that UNIQLO is providing apparel for a national team in Southeast Asia. The Singapore team clothing for the 2024 Summer games will largely comprise LifeWear items available at UNIQLO stores.

UNIQLO worked closely with SNPC to thoughtfully curate a selection of LifeWear apparel that emphasises function and comfort, while featuring modern looks that represent Singapore and blend seamlessly with the cityscape of Paris.

A red accent is applied to the accessories and lining as a tribute to the Singapore national colours. Touches of Singapore icons such as the orchid and the Singapore Lion Head symbol are reflected in the women's scarf and men's tie alongside a colour application of red, white and blue to represent Singapore and France.

UNIQLO'S commitment to diversity and inclusion
As part of the partnership, UNIQLO will also undertake community contribution activities with the council and athletes.

UNIQLO will be taking part in the inaugural Singapore Paralympic Fiesta to support Singapore's Para Athletes. Held at Our Tampines Hub from 4 - 7 May 2024, a UNIQLO Singapore team of over 100 staff and family will be participating in the Walkathon.

In line with UNIQLO's Next Generation Development Program, an initiative to inspire children and youth to discover a love of sport, UNIQLO will also join SNPC on their schools outreach efforts to raise awareness on Diversity and Inclusion and disability inclusion with programmes such as UNIQLO Access.

More information:
UNIQLO Sportswear Singapore
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FAST RETAILING CO., LTD. / UNIQLO CO., LTD.

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15.12.2023

VIATT 2024 as the response to Vietnam's developing textile sector

Vietnam is the subject of increasing investment across an array of industries, with its textile sector going from strength to strength in a short space of time. To give key players from across the textile spectrum an opportunity to make their presence felt in this market, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) will make its debut from 28 February – 1 March 2024. Taking place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), the new fair will cover three main product sectors, namely apparel fabrics, yarns and fibres, and garments; home textiles; as well as technical textiles and nonwovens, textile processing, and printing technology.

Vietnam is the subject of increasing investment across an array of industries, with its textile sector going from strength to strength in a short space of time. To give key players from across the textile spectrum an opportunity to make their presence felt in this market, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) will make its debut from 28 February – 1 March 2024. Taking place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), the new fair will cover three main product sectors, namely apparel fabrics, yarns and fibres, and garments; home textiles; as well as technical textiles and nonwovens, textile processing, and printing technology.

In line with the industry’s anticipation, the country was identified as the ideal location for ASEAN’s new comprehensive textile platform for several key reasons. Vietnam’s pro-business policies, strategic geographical location, abundant labour force, and favourable trade agreements have contributed to its rise as a global textile manufacturing hub. Agreements such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP); the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF); and 15 free trade agreements (FTAs) covering over 60 countries and regions, will further enable participants from across the value chain to conduct cross-border business after connecting at next year’s show. In addition, several key travel initiatives that serve international players have been implemented, including the country’s APEC Business Travel Card programme[1], availability of e-visas to all nationalities, and visa-free travel for select countries[2].  

Exhibitors from multiple textile sub-sectors converge in February
In Vietnam’s home textile segment, rising urbanisation, emerging young consumers, and higher disposable incomes are interrelated factors driving growth[3]. Globally, three of the top trends include recycling; utilising green fibres; and the increasing use of technical fabrics for enhanced comfort and health. At the fair, confirmed home textiles exhibitors include Hanyang Eco Tex, Hohmann GmbH, Phuong Nam Feather, and SIGMA, set to showcase their most up-to-date products, covering bedding, upholstery fabrics, curtain, and sun protection.
 
Utilised for automobiles, civil aviation, construction, health care, and more, Vietnam's exports of technical textiles reached USD 676.6 million for the first nine months of 2022, up 17.1% compared to the same period in 2021[4]. This in turn bodes well for the country’s import prospects of quality machinery and equipment. Hoping to cater to domestic demand at VIATT 2024, international suppliers in this category include Julai, SIGMA, and Skwentex.

Meanwhile, apparel-related products make up the lion’s share of the country’s textile exports – according to Vietnam Textile & Apparel Association (VITAS), in 2022 these numbered USD 29.1 billion. From Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi, numerous international fashion brands have a manufacturing presence, including Adidas, H&M, Lacoste, Lululemon, Nike, The North Face, Uniqlo, and many more. At next year’s fair, exhibitors such as Avery Dennison, Lenzing, Stylem Takisada-Osaka, and Texwinca, will aim to draw the attention of apparel brands and a wide range of other domestic and international buyers.

The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE), covering the entire textile industry value chain.

[1] ‘Everything You Need to Know About Traveling to Vietnam with an APEC Business Travel Card’, April 2023, Vietnam Briefing, https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/apec-business-travel-card-vietnam.html/ (Retrieved: November 2023)
[2] ‘Vietnam Introduces E-Visa for All Nationalities from August 15, 2023’, August 2023, Vietnam Briefing, https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-introduces-e-visa-for-all-nationalities-from-august-15-2023.html/ (Retrieved: November 2023)
[3] ‘Vietnam Home Textile Market Size & Share Analysis’, 2023, Mordor Intelligence, https://shorturl.at/wQVWZ (Retrieved: November 2023)
[4] ‘Vietnam's technical fabric exports continue to be positive’, October 2022, Web Portal of Supporting Industry of Vietnam, https://shorturl.at/lmnvX (Retrieved: November 2023)

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VIATT Messe Frankfurt Messe Frankfurt HK, Ltd
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Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd

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UNIQLO bringt Federer zum Weinen
UNIQLO bringt Federer zum Weinen
04.07.2018

UNIQLO bringt Federer zum Weinen

Seit 2015 warten 2000 entlassene indonesische Arbeiterinnen, die Bekleidungsteile für UNIQLO und andere Unternehmen genäht haben, auf 5,5 Millionen Dollar Entschädigung. Das findet der für seine Fairness bekannte Roger Federer sicher genauso zum Heulen wie wir. Darum rufen Fans und Aktivist/innen den Tennisstar unter www.hello-roger.ch in einer internationalen Eilaktion auf, seinen neuen Sponsor zum Einlenken zu bewegen.  Konkret kritisieren Public Eye und die Clean Clothes Campaign mangelnde soziale Verantwortung für die betroffenen Frauen und die Weigerung von UNIQLO, mit Gewerkschaften in Indonesien über die Entschädigung ehemaliger Fabrik-Arbeiterinnen zu verhandeln.

Seit 2015 warten 2000 entlassene indonesische Arbeiterinnen, die Bekleidungsteile für UNIQLO und andere Unternehmen genäht haben, auf 5,5 Millionen Dollar Entschädigung. Das findet der für seine Fairness bekannte Roger Federer sicher genauso zum Heulen wie wir. Darum rufen Fans und Aktivist/innen den Tennisstar unter www.hello-roger.ch in einer internationalen Eilaktion auf, seinen neuen Sponsor zum Einlenken zu bewegen.  Konkret kritisieren Public Eye und die Clean Clothes Campaign mangelnde soziale Verantwortung für die betroffenen Frauen und die Weigerung von UNIQLO, mit Gewerkschaften in Indonesien über die Entschädigung ehemaliger Fabrik-Arbeiterinnen zu verhandeln.

2000 NäherInnen (Frauenanteil 80%) verloren ihre Arbeit, als die Auftraggeber überraschend ihre Bestellungen einstellten und die Fabrik Jaba Garmindo kurz darauf Bankrott ging. Im Insolvenzverfahren wurden ihre Ansprüche auf Lohn- und Entschädigungszahlungen zwar anerkannt, doch der Grossteil davon, satte 5,5 Millionen Dollar, ist noch offen. Zu den grossen Textilfirmen, die wie UNIQLO in dieser Fabrik produzieren liessen und folglich mit in der Verantwortung stehen, gehören s.Oliver, Gerry Weber und Jack Wolfskin.
 
Die Belegschaft von Jaba Garmindo hat in den letzten drei Jahren unermüdlich um ihre Rechte gekämpft. Der Anspruch auf Abfindungszahlungen bei Massenkündigungen wird sowohl in internationalen Arbeitsrechtsübereinkommen wie auch vom indonesischen Recht anerkannt. Von grossen multinationalen Firmen wird daher erwartet, dass sie mögliche negative Folgen eines Rückzugs aus einer Fabrik vorab prüfen und abfedern. Im Falle vom Jaba Garmindo hat UNIQLO nicht einmal die anerkannten Gewerkschaften in der Fabrik über den geplanten Rückzug informiert.
 
In der offiziellen Begrüssung seines neuen Markenbotschafters betont der Gründer und CEO von UNIQLO, Tadashi Yanai, dass Federer und ihn das Ziel verbindet, „einen positiven Wandel in der Welt zu bewirken. Zusammen können wir der grössten Anzahl Menschen die höchste Lebensqualität bringen.“ Dieser Absichtserklärung könnte und sollte Herr Yanai in Indonesien nun erste Taten folgen lassen. Roger Federer würde es ihm gewiss danken. Und die 2000 auf ihre Entschädigung wartenden Betroffenen erst recht.

 

 

More information:
UNIQLO Indonesien
Source:

Public Eye

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