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Gildan Sales and Profits Fall in Quarter as Raw Material Costs Rise
Gildan's realignment kicked into full gear in the first quarter, as did its global launch of America Apparel…
Unifi Cites Higher Raw Material Costs and Slow US Sales in Profit Slide
Unifi Inc. squeaked out a profit and a moderate sales gain in its most recent quarter, but said challenges…
The Next Big Footwear Component Could Come From Your Kitchen
Companies across the globe continue to search for innovative production techniques and methods that advance…
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PrAna Commits to Using 100 Percent Organic Cotton in Its Garments
In its own effort to support the sustainable clothing movement, lifestyle clothing brand PrAna will make the…
C&A Pledges to Source More Eco-Friendly Cotton by 2020
C&A is helping the apparel industry accelerate its use of more sustainable cotton and reduce fashion's carbon…
Cotton Incorporated Debuts New Digital Resource Hub for Textile Industry
Cotton Incorporated is launching an online destination for all things cotton—enabling industry members to…
Applied DNA Opens New Central DNA Testing Lab in India
Applied DNA Sciences is expanding to India to service its growing textile business in the Asia-Pacific region.
ITC and WTO Partnership to Spell Greater Transparency for Global Cotton Sector
Producers, policy makers and traders will be able to have more access to the global cotton sector with a new…
Mozambique Wants to Be the First Country With 100 Percent Better Cotton
Mozambique is working with the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) to take its domestic cotton sector to the next…
Bastcore Pens First US Hemp Fiber Supply Contract for Apparel
Bastcore is accelerating hemp's accessibility to apparel companies in the U.S.—and its latest move could make…
Cotton Market Update: What the Spate of Storms Has Meant for the Fiber
As the recent hurricanes highlight, it is important not to count all of the bales until they have been…
Textiles Roundup: Top Value Fabrics Turns to Latex Ink, China Chooses Hemp Over Cotton
Top Value Fabrics launches a new line of latex performance textiles, while China pursues hemp as an…
GOTS Ups Number of Certified Facilities
GOTS is expanding its global footprint with a new set of guidelines.
Wool Prices Remain at High Levels
Wool prices are at peak levels with little sign of a drop off.
Swarovski Breaks Down Norms in S/S 18 Collection
Dark color palettes, the breakdown of gender norms and virtual reality play into Swarovski's Spring/Summer…