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Basking in Blue: Jeans Imports Surge 35% Through July

July, however, showed signs of the slowdown seen in consumer spending at retail.

Spinnova Ramps Up Investments as Commercialization Begins

The Adidas and Marimekko supplier's first-half revenue grew to $7.62 million, while investments reached $7.42…

Microban’s DuraTech Antimicrobial Cotton Tech Skips Heavy Metals

DuraTech by Microban is an antimicrobial additive with strong wash durability designed specifically for cotton…

Second-Half Slowdown? Apparel, Cargo Imports Cooling Off

"The number of vessels waiting to dock on the West Coast has been reduced to near normal," Hackett Associates…

CMA CGM Pumps $1.5 Billion Into Energy Overhaul

The logistics giant aims to accelerate its energy transition and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by…

DKNY, Lagerfeld Owner Scores 89% Q2 Net Income Gain

G-III reported net sales for the second quarter ended July 31 increased 25 percent to $605.2 million.

Nativa Launches US Regenerative Agriculture Program

It's working in partnership with Shaniko Wool Company.

Woolmark Slams Synthetics in New Brand Campaign

"The rise of fast fashion, Instagram outfit culture and turbocharged consumerism has seen a wholesale shift…

What USTR’s Tariff Ruling Means for Fashion and Textiles

Are Trump tariffs going anywhere? Not so fast, according to the nation's top trade agency.

Shuffle Board: C-Suite Moves at PVH, Caleres, True Classic, Francesca’s, Massmart, Renewcell

Trish Donnelly is leaving as CEO of PVH Americas and Calvin Klein Global, and Naturalizer parent Caleres…

Pakistan Flooding, Texas Drought Devastate Global Cotton

The ICAC is reducing the estimated production for Pakistan to 1 million tons from 1.5 million…

Supima Design Competition Set for 15-Year Milestone

The 15th installment of the annual Supima Design Competition is scheduled for Sept. 10 during New York…

Supply Execs Cite 26 Months of Growing Order Backlogs

The good news is that the latest Manufacturing "Report On Business" shows raw materials prices cooling off…

Defense Department Strikes $6.8 Million Deal With Burlington Industries

Burlington Industries will invest in equipment and infrastructure to sustain and stabilize the supply chain…

Singaporean Textile Giant Invests in Closed-Loop Recycling

A five-year research collaboration aims to accelerate innovation in textile recycling that can be deployed in…