manufacturing
How The/Studio Aims to Up-End Manufacturing
The/Studio, now flush with $11 million in Series A funding, takes on smaller-scale apparel manufacturing and…
What to Watch: Li Edelkoort Takes the Long View of Fashion in a Time of Great Global Unrest
White in winter, folkloric fashion and knitwear are expected to be more prominent in the months ahead.
Chemical Company Navigates Path Toward Sustainability for Denim, Textiles
The firm said it will reach its sustainability goals through product development and certifications.
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Zilingo Aims to Be the Amazon of Manufacturing
The Singapore-based firm, fresh off the heels of a $54 million Series C, now looks to make inroads in the…
How This Startup Uses Mobile to Give Factory Workers a Voice
A new program aims to incentivize manufacturing facilities to improve conditions for their laborers.
Italian Porcelain Brand Richard Ginori Acquires Manufacturing Plant
The company was trying to take control of the industrial site since it was acquired by Gucci in 2013.
Fashion Start-up Thr3efold Seeks Funding for New Tech Platform
Thr3efold is crowdfunding the development of its new technology platform, seeking funding by Aug. 15.
Quality Is King: Consumers Prefer Quality Over Price
Consumers are increasingly choosing quality over price, according to recent studies.
Global Economies on Course for 2018; Trade Wars a Question for 2019
An escalation of tariffs or quotas could cause supply chain disruptions.
Cone Denim Will Soon Debut New Sustainable Denim
Cone Denim's new Tencel x Refibra blend will debut at the Kingpins show in New York on June 6 and 7.
Mushroom-Made Fashion Authority Aniela Hoitink Talks Global Change-Sparked Innovation
Once her mycelium-made designs are worn out, the agreements are meant to be buried in the ground to…
Good Clothing Company Teams With AKR Textile
AKR Textile has taken a substantial minority stake in the Good Clothing Company and will shift 20 percent of…
Vilebrequin Inks Denim License With Italy’s Giada SpA
The first collection for men and women is to debut at retail in spring 2019.
DBW Sets Sights on Sustainability Leadership Via Textile Production in Vietnam
Thomas Hebestreit, the chief executive officer of Royal Spirit Group, discusses.
Artistic Milliners Launches Sustainable ‘Artistic Energy’ Initiative
The company invested $27.3 million in its Artistic Energy program.