apparel imports
US Apparel Manufacturing Fell 17% in 2025
The primary benefactors of new U.S. business were low-cost Asian countries and regions including China, which…
Brands, Retailers Face Sourcing Paralysis As Inventory Dwindles
Import volumes are tapering off and retailers are close to running out of stock.
Apparel Import Bookings Down Nearly 60% Ahead of ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs
According to supply chain visibility provider Vizion, apparel had the highest rate of import bookings decline…
Mexico’s New Ban on US-Bound Apparel Imports a ‘Nightmare Scenario’ for Brands, 3PLs
Logistics provider XB Fulfillment reportedly told customers it will no longer be able to import duty-free…
Tragic Baltimore Bridge Collapse Expected to Have Minimal Impact on Apparel Shipping
"We haven't heard anything yet about [apparel] cargoes being swapped elsewhere," said S&P Global Market…
Why Apparel Brands Should Start Back-to-School Orders in April
Potential delays stemming from Suez and Panama Canal disruption will become a bigger factor during the peak…
November Apparel and Textile Imports Up 1.5%: OTEXA
Mexico was a notable bright spot among the sector's broadly meager gains.
September Apparel and Textile Imports Down 4.5%
The latest OTEXA data shows the shifting fortunes of top global apparel and textile producers.
West Coast Port Problems Present Back-to-School Questions
S&P Global's Chris Rogers suggests retailers reroute via the Suez Canal, "or even air freight if the products…
Let’s Put an End to Cotton’s Scapegoat Status
When it comes to sustainability in fashion, the finger-pointing is often directed at the wrong target.
China Dominance Wanes as Sourcing Sands Shift
The longtime Asian powerhouse's grip on dominance is beginning to loosen.
Are Tariffs a Feminist Issue?
A Utah law clerk argues that women bear the heavy cost of tariffs slapped on some fashion imports.
Why US Ports Keep Breaking Cargo Imports Records
"Consumer spending is growing faster than income growth, perhaps as shoppers buy ahead of expected rising…
US Imports Slow in September As Hectic Holiday Remains in View
U.S. freight imports by volume increased 5.1 percent year over year to 2.86 million TEUs, according to…
Customs Fraud Lawsuit: $6M Settlement in Whistleblower Case
The settlement resolves a False Claims Act lawsuit against CEO Joseph Bailey and his two New York City…