Peru
This Latex-Based Leather Alternative Fights Deforestation in the Amazon
Made from the sap of the shiringa tree, the biomaterial combats land-grabbing for deforestation, supports…
Nearshoring Boom Isn’t Just a Mirage, Western Hemisphere Suppliers Say
Manufacturers in the Americas say buyers are increasingly looking for higher quality, shorter lead times and…
West Elm Goes Vintage and Gender-Neutral With New Home Textiles Collab
Misha & Puff founder Anna Wallack has made a name in fashion with her high-quality made-in-Peru knitwear.
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Tonello’s New Collab Marries Tech and Tradition
WTS taps Tonello's Wake technology to produce garments dyed with natural Peruvian resources.
Maker’s Mark Gets Into Sustainable Spirit With $250 Holiday Sweaters
The bourbon brand's slow fashion collab with The Endery gives back to Peru textile workers while "The Martell…
Creditex Adopts the Best Practices To Ensure Sustainable Production
To ratify its commitment to the environment, Creditex joined the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol®.
How Peru’s Textil del Valle Protects People & Planet
Textil del Valle—which counts Patagonia and Bonobos among its customers—wants to be the global leader in…
How PromPeru Leads Positive Sustainability Practices in the Garment Industry
As part of its strategic guidelines, PromPeru includes the concept of Sustainable Culture, which frames all…
Peru’s Path to Become the Most Sustainable Textile Manufacturing Market
Executives from PromPeru and Peru Textiles speak about the country's environmental and social sustainability…
Peru Textiles Focuses on Value to Drive Post-Pandemic Recovery
PromPeru and Peru Textiles executives discuss the nation's export growth, expanding garment jobs and efforts…
Finding the True Value Behind the Peru Textiles Brand
A year into the Covid-19 pandemic, Peru has begun to reactivate its textile export industry.
China’s Biggest Cashmere Yarn Exporter to Boost Alpaca Production 30%
The Consinee Center in Shanghai hosted the Peru Fashion Night Gala to kick off a new partnership with South…
‘The Market Is Realizing That China is Not Everything’: LatAm Producers Poised to Step Up
With delays dinging China's sourcing appeal, Central and South American suppliers touted their many upsides…
Peru Moda Highlights Country’s Eco-Friendly Cotton, Textiles
Peru's bi-annual textiles fair showcased growing eco-friendly products as the nation looks to bolster exports…
Upstream Focus: WTS’ Luis Antonio Aspillaga on Peru, Prioritizing Digitalization & Fiber Procurement
In this Q&A, WTS CEO Luis Antonio Aspillaga explains the impact of digitalizing product development and the…