Top stories this week on Just Style include the serious ramifications of the UK's Xinjiang cotton imports trial, Türkiye's nearsourcing success in Europe and concerns over Bangladesh potentially missing its export target.

By Laura Husband

Here are this week’s top trending stories on Just Style:

Serious ramifications if UK found guilty for Xinjiang cotton imports

UK authorities faced a court hearing on 25 and 26 October following claims from campaigners that the UK had failed to block Xinjiang cotton imports potentially made with forced labour and a lawyer in the case summarises the trial for Just Style exclusively, saying the apparel industry giants could be investigated and prosecuted in the criminal courts if ruled guilty.

Türkiye apparel industry is the reliable supplier of Europe

Türkiye’s İstanbul Apparel Exporters’ Association (IHKIB) reveals why the country is so highly regarded as a nearsourcing apparel supplier to Europe and refutes the allegations made in a recent report on modern slavery.

PETA threatens UK Ministry with legal action over bearskins

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, PETA, has warned the UK’s Ministry of Defence it will take legal action over its continued use of bearskins despite the animal rights group providing a faux fur option.