A little over a month ago, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act went into effect. While this law has implications on the apparel industry from a supply chain perspective, the more important topic is the light it sheds on human rights. This in-depth article provides resources and research on the language of the law as well as interviews with sources serving on the World Uyghur Congress and even industry insiders who are heavily involved in human rights.

Other headlines from this week hit everything from partnerships to industry event wrap-ups:

• Shirt Lab’s event focused on actionable ideas to better your business
• Old Navy released a Bored Ape Yacht Club T-shirt, making them one of the latest retailers to mint an official relationship with the blockbuster NFT project
• HanesBrands has entered into a new 10-year apparel partnership with the University of Tennessee
• Alabama has teamed up with Fanatics to create a multifaceted digital sports platform

ICYMI: The Top 10 Influencers of the Decorated Apparel Industry is a free resource that connects you with individuals and groups who are doing great things in the industry.