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Understanding the Different Types of Face Masks
Face masks and face shields are not synonymous. Here's a glossary of mask-related terms.
Coronavirus: U.S. Apparel Manufacturers Go to Battle Making Masks, PPE Despite Leadership Void
"There are so few apparel manufacturers in America and we feel strongly that it is our responsibility to help…
Confidustria Moda Outlines Recovery Plan for Post-Lockdown Scenario
The association issued a list of five points seen as key to guarantee the employees' health and the sector's…
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New Orders for US Manufacturing Plunge 7.6 Percent to Great Recession Levels
As the coronavirus crisis grew into a pandemic in March, economic activity in the manufacturing sector…
Biotechnology, Fashion Collide in Partnership for Antimicrobial PPE
Chargeurs Fashion Technologies and Noble Biomaterials created an antimicrobial mask for health-care industry…
Carhartt to Produce 2.5 Million Masks, 50,000 Medical Gowns
With 5,500 workers around the globe, Carharrt will be focusing this manufacturing effort in the U.S.
Come Together: Retail Gets Super Creative in Trying Times
Brands come together to discuss creative ways to retool and respond.
Short Takes: Don’t Forget the Garment Workers During This Crisis
WWD spoke with Business for Social Responsibility's Christine Svarer about vulnerability of garment workers…
Italy Shuts Down All Non-Essential Manufacturing Activities To Fight Coronavirus Epidemic
Italy's prime minister Giuseppe Conte said the measure will be instrumental to fight Italy's biggest crisis…
Italian Fashion, Textile Cos. Convert Production to Fight Coronavirus
A range of textiles and manufacturing firms are starting to produce face masks and medical clothing.
Outlook in China Brightens as Textile Factories Begin to Reopen
Textile industry members and experts weigh in on progress made in China as coronavirus begins to level.
SupplyCompass Lets Brands Design Together, Speak to Manufacturers From Home
The platform said it has seen an uptick in interest, especially from luxury brands, since COVID-19.
Supply Chains Struggle to Survive as Virus Creates ‘Rough Sea for All Boats’
As the coronavirus works its way across the globe, brands and retailers are feeling the supply chain squeeze.
Garment District Tenants, Small Businesses Seek Financial Assistance at Start of Trying Times
The Garment District Alliance is sharing the Real Estate Board of New York's guidelines with area tenants and…
What’s at Stake for Post-Brexit British Fashion
British fashion has been unambiguous in its condemnation of Brexit, with 96 percent of fashion workers voting…