Brazil
Tapestry Awards $3 Million to WWF for Leather Traceability Program
The grant will be used to develop an innovative system to enhance traceability of the leather value chain in…
Hyosung Expands Creora Elastane Plant In Brazil
The project increased production capacity by 80 percent to 22,000 tons per year from 12,000 tons.
Babies”R”Us is Headed to Brazil
The Babies"R"Us brand will enter the Brazilian market for the first time later this year, with more stores…
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Reformation Takes a Second Shot at Sustainable Shoes
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Unifi Says Global Gains Drove Q3 Sales and Income
Unifi expects demand levels to remain strong and believes selling price adjustments will offset pressures…
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Experts from Brazilian footwear trade group Abicalçados and sourcing agency New York Activewear + Footwear…
Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Talks 2021 Recovery
Production in Brazil's textile and apparel industry fell to 1.87 million tons in 2020, but should increase to…
Levi’s and Farm Rio Serve Wanderlust Vibes in New Collection
A new collaboration between Levi's and Brazilian brand Farm Rio celebrates this power of nature.
Lenzing’s LD Celulose Brazilian Joint Venture Gets $1.1B Investment
Lenzing is a market leader for wood-based cellulosic fibers and Duratex is one of the largest producers of…
Latin American Makers Scramble to Stem Losses as Brands Scrap Orders
"We are in a critical situation," said Cavalier Fashion Group's Eric Levy. "We have enough cash to survive…
Sustainable Material Innovations Continue, From Fasteners to Swimwear
Avery Dennison has introduced a line of sustainable fasteners called Ecotach to meet the needs of…
Lenzing to Build $1.3 Billion Wood Pulp Plant in Brazil Joint Venture, Grabs Canopy Accolade
Lenzin said the new dissolving wood pulp plant strengthens its supply chain integration and cost position…
More Countries, More Tariffs: Trump Spares Few Allies With Slew of New Duties
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Brazilian Premium Brand Osklen Offers Sustainable Take on ‘New Luxury’
"A brand is today identified as luxurious if it represents so-called good values," Osklen founder and style…