materials sourcing
PREFACE’s Intimate Sourcing Shows Put Sustainable Innovation at the Forefront
Twice a year, PREFACE convenes sustainably minded mills, manufacturers, fiber producers and fashion brands to…
Just 11 Brands Earn ‘Leading’ Status on Textile Exchange’s MCI
Textile Exchange's 2024 Material Change Index cohort sees Puma climb the initiative's ladder as the German…
On the Eve of COP28, Fashion Must Overcome the ‘Era of Polycrises’
There remain "significant gaps" between the sector's ambition and its action in addressing social and…
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Masood Textile Mills: Standing Out with Vertical Integration
MTM has redefined textile manufacturing with its total vertical integration, setting it apart from both local…
Ugg Owner Reaches Leather and Wool Sourcing Milestones
The Hoka and Teva parent has been focused on promoting sustainable practices in its upstream supply chain.
Up Close: In Conversation with Tengiva CEO Annie Cyr
In this Q&A, Tengiva's Annie Cyr discusses how quality shapes her shopping and how her company is simplifying…
The Mill’s New Face: Sales Agents Step Up to Support Brands & Market Suppliers
Sales agents have taken over roles once reserved for textile mills to become apparel brands' go-to resource…
How the Pandemic Strengthened Sourcing Relationships
Fabric sourcing firm Concept III saw firsthand how the trials of Covid-19 strengthened the working…
Up Close: In Conversation with Material Exchange’s Kelly Burton
In this Q&A, Material Exchange's Kelly Burton explains what ethical consumption means to her and why sourcing…
Why Supplier-Buyer Partnerships Must Be Win-Win
As the apparel industry emerges from Covid-19, brands must understand the need for enhanced collaboration up…
New Digital Platform Pertex Fabric Lab Hits the Scene
The Fabric Lab includes a searchable fabric library, high-definition photography, fabric data and material…
Remote Collaboration Demands Boost Adoption of Digital Fabric Sourcing
Frontier saw its adoption rates soar during the pandemic, as companies looked for ways to manage textile…
Why This Footwear Materials Maker Doubled Down on Bio-Based Plastics
Materials manufacturer Trinseo said its new Taiwan pilot plant will play a significant role in reaching its…
APR’s Blockchain-Based ‘Follow Our Fibre’ Gets Transparency Upgrade
The update allows users access to information in real-time on the source of the raw materials in their…
Shanghai’s Yarn Expo Boosts Industry with Successful Hybrid Event
Featuring 419 exhibitors, the fair attracted 15,707 visitors sourcing in-person at Shanghai's National…