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Advanced Manufacturing Center to Bow in Brooklyn
The New York City Economic Development Corporation is set to open TechShop Brooklyn, a 20,500-square-foot…
China’s Stable Economic Growth Driven by Service Sector and Online Sales
China's gross domestic product growth remained robust in the third quarter, increasing 6.8% year-on-year…
Trump’s Trade Policies Come Under Fire as Hurting US Standing
Driven by the Trump administration's hard line stance on global trade, the U.S. is set to lose its position…
Bangladesh High Court Puts New Accord on Hold
The Bangladesh High Court issued a stay this week on implementation of the Bangladesh Accord for Building and…
New York Textiles Summit to Focus on Material Reuse and Recycling
A group of fashion companies and government groups will discuss textile reuse and recycling at the New York…
Cordura Fabrics Voted Into Material ConneXion’s Library of Innovative Materials
Marking another milestone in the Cordura brand’s “50 for 50” anniversary campaign, Material ConneXion has…
Vietnam Industry Asks Hanoi Not to Impose Polyester Import Tariff
The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association has appealed to the Hanoi not to impose import tariffs on…
Report: Textile Exchange Shows Preferred Fiber Uptake is Greater than Ever Before
Textile Exchange, the global non-profit that promotes the adoption of preferred fibers, integrity and…
Soil Association Report Decries India’s GM Cotton Use
A new report by the U.K.-based Soil Association on what it calls "the astronomical rise and catastrophic fall…
Used-Clothing Trade Causes Contention Between US and East African Nations
The commercial enterprise of U.S. companies selling used clothing to African countries doesn't seem a likely…
UPS Store Goes Beyond Basics to Support Small Businesses
The age of e-commerce in the apparel industry has also brought about a slew of small startups that might have…
From Outerwear to Workwear, Fabric R&D Spikes New Performance Levels
Technical innovations that create high-performance fibers and fabrics continue to be in the forefront of…
Gucci Goes Fur Free, Looking to Change Luxury Sector
Gucci has joined the fur-free brigade. Marco Bizzarri, Gucci’s president and chief executive officer…
PAN UK Report Cites Uneven Progress in Pesticide Use in Cotton Farming
The use of pesticides in cotton farming has shown some improvement over the years, particularly in the…
Responsible Wool Standard Being Adopted by Argentine Wool Industry
Textile Exchange's Responsible Wool Standard will be used by two key Argentina organizations–ProLana and the…