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Demand for cotton around the world is expected to continue to exceed supply, buffering prices above recent…
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Sunbury teams with Nanotex for new line, Polartec fills in the gaps, textile machinery shipments show some…
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For small to medium-size businesses today, it's the little details like logistics that can make or break them.
Senate Committee Advances American-Made Products Act
Aiming to clear up potential conflicts with state laws, the Reinforcing American-Made Products Act now moves…
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A sustainable fabric duet plays at Taylor Home & Fashions, Ascential and CITC launch Coloro, and Sympatex…
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Chico's income rises in the first quarter despite a sales dip, but Marks & Spenser's struggles continue.
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