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Lenzing Launches First Filament Fiber, Tencel Luxe
The Lenzing Group has introduced its first filament fiber called Tencel Luxe, marking the third fiber the…
WTO Members Grill China Over Waste Import Ban Impacting Textile Recycling
Five World Trade Organization members questioned China's import ban on solid waste, particularly for certain…
Global Air Freight Continues Rapid Growth Trajectory
Global air freight volume 12.1% in August compared to the same period a year ago, the fifth time in the last…
How Gilt and Saks Off Fifth Are Creating New Synergies for Retail
Hudson's Bay Company's combining of its Saks Off Fifth discount chain and the Gilt flash site it purchased…
US Cracks Down on Apparel Companies for Falsifying Import Invoices
Notations Inc., a garment wholesaler based in Warminster, Pennsylvania, with a showroom in New York, has…
There’s a New Recycled Polyester Yarn on the Scene
Synthetic fiber maker Trevira has launched a new brand called Sinfineco, its first range of recycled…
Aday Brings Clothing of the Future to Retail With a New Approach
For Nina Faulhaber, co-founder of Aday, the "clothing of the future" should take materials that have been…
When Made in China Means Ethically Made
Speaking on the bold topic of "When Made in China Means Ethically Made," Liz Hostetter, chief executive…
Target Sets Goal of 100 Percent Sustainable Cotton by 2022
Target is setting a goal to source 100 percent sustainable cotton by 2022 for its owned and exclusive…
E-Commerce Players: If You Don’t Have Data Scientists On Board, You May Be Doing it Wrong
Whether the business serves the luxury goods market like Farfetch or the better denim market such as Warp +…
Global Logistics Properties Expands Into Europe With $2.8B Gazeley Purchase
With logistics and warehousing becoming more important in the fast-paced retail environment, a global…
World Economic Forum Report Warns of Wobbly Economic Recovery
As global economies continue to rebound from the Great Recession nearly a decade ago, the prospects for a…
Sustainable Cotton Ranking Report Calls Out Companies for Cotton Sourcing Commitments
Cotton cultivation is associated with numerous social, economic and environmental challenges that threaten…
China Taps Sri Lankan Port to Shift Trade Routes
One of China's largest and most powerful state-owned companies, China Merchants Group, is completing a $1.1…
Textile Roundup: Stella McCartney Gets Cradle to Cradle Gold, Supreme Launches Volt Smart Yarns
Luxury brand Stella McCartney achieves gold status for its wool yarn, while Volt Smart Yarns raises the…