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EU Launches New Textiles Project for Closed Loop Production
The European Union has always strived for greater sustainability and now a new 3.6 million euro ($3.9…
Converse Makes Intergalactic Strides with ’70s Space Collection
Converse is taking a unique stab at ’70s-inspired fashion. The brand unveiled limited edition Converse First…
Say Cheese: Asics Unveils World’s Biggest Selfie Stick
Asics America Corporation, the official footwear and apparel partner of the 2015 TCS New York City Marathon…
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Vince Holding Corp. named Brendan L. Hoffman chief executive officer effective immediately, and appointed him…
Coolcore Receives Patent for Cooling Towel Activation
Coolcore, a leading chemical-free cooling fabric innovator, was recently issued a patent for its cooling…
Hohenstein Standard to Make Children’s Clothes Even Safer
Children's clothing will soon be safer, according to German-based international research center Hohenstein…
UPS Increases Shipping Rates for Holiday 2015
UPS announced on Thursday that it will increase rates and surcharges by an average of 4.9%, to address the…
M&S Partners with Eco-Age to Develop Eco-Friendly Collection
British retailer, Marks & Spencer has teamed up with sustainable brand expert and campaigner Livia Firth and…
Amazon Challenges Etsy with New Handmade Store
Amazon launched a new online store Thursday featuring handmade items crafted and sold directly from artisans…
Child Labor Still Prevalent in Cotton and Garment Industry
In the 14th edition of the USDOL's "Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor," 18 countries were identified…
Ann Inc. CEO Steps Down, Transitions to Board of Directors
Ascena Retail Group Inc., parent company of Ann Inc. announced Wednesday Kay Krill, the company's President…
Sports Direct to Acquire Major Stake in Irish Retailer Heatons
Sports Direct International, one of the U.K.'s leading sports retailers, announced Wednesday that it has…
NuDown’s New Outerwear Uses Air as Insulation
Outerwear brand NuDown recently debuted a collection of jackets and vests for men and women that uses air as…
APTMA to Invest $1 Billion Annually to Boost Pakistani Exports
While Pakistan's textile producers wait to receive news on a new textile package, which could potentially…
EPA Ups Emission Restrictions to Protect Public Health
Based on scientific evidence of the negative impact ground-level ozone pollution or smog has on public health…