WEFTSIGNAL aims to publish accurate, useful and independently judged coverage of the global apparel and textile industries. These principles govern the commissioning, drafting, reviewing and correction of our editorial coverage.
Accuracy and sources
We aim to verify material facts with credible, attributable sources. We prioritize original documents, official data, standards bodies and direct accounts where available. Figures require dates, definitions and relevant geographic context. Unverified information should be labeled or withheld.
Reporting, analysis and opinion
News reporting, analysis, explainers and opinion are different formats and should be identified accurately. No article is labeled as breaking news without a timely, verifiable news development.
Independence and commercial relationships
Commercial interests must not determine conclusions. Sponsored content, partnerships, contributed material and relevant conflicts should be disclosed. We do not publish undisclosed promotional endorsements or backlinks in exchange for favorable coverage.
AI-assisted editorial work
AI tools may support drafting, organization and language editing. They are not treated as independent factual sources. Claims, quotations, statistics and attributions must be checked against original material by a responsible editor before publication.
Corrections and updates
Significant factual corrections should be made promptly and transparently. Substantive updates should be dated where appropriate, and the original meaning of quotations must not be distorted.