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Arthur Friedman

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Unifi Posts Income and Sales Declines in Fourth Quarter

Net income for the fourth quarter fell 35 percent to $10.2 million, while net sales dipped 6 percent to…

DuPont Sorona Teams With Anta on Chinese Olympic Uniforms

Dupont Sorona fibers will be a key ingredient in the Chinese team's "Dragon Uniform" at the next month's…

SAC Creates Materials Sustainability Index

The Higg MSI provides a common lens for assessing materials impact on climate change, land use, water…

DyStar Building Global Innovation Center in China

The R&D center will focus on new molecules and chemicals development and is anticipated to be completed at…

Covestro Posts Second-Quarter Profits, Raises Outlook

Formerly Bayer MaterialScience, Covestro spun off from parent Bayer AG in October.

WTO Report Urges Members to Resist Protectionism

The report shows that 22 new trade-restrictive measures were initiated by WTO members per month during the…

Panama Canal Launches Environmental Recognition Award

Panama Canal customers that meet and exceed environmental standards set by the International Maritime…

U.S.-Mexico Air Transport Agreement Goes Into Effect

The new agreement will allow increased market access for passenger and cargo airlines between Mexico and the…

Hyosung to Open Nylon Plant in Vietnam

The new facility is located in same area as Hyosung's Creora spandex and tire core facilities.

N.Y. Textile Fairs Reflect Volatile Trade Climate

Executives were unified that textile innovation was crucial to bringing strong products to the market that…

Maureen Gray Joins Vandergrift Inc.

Gray retired in March from Ralph Lauren, where she served as vice president of international trade for 20…

Cotton Inc. ‘Find Your Favorite’ Promotion Features Hailee Steinfeld

The bricks-and-mortar installations will feature Hailee Steinfeld in versatile and on-trend cotton looks.

CBP Nabs Nearly $16,000 in Counterfeit Ralph Lauren Polo Shirts

If authentic, the Polo Ralph Lauren shirts would have had a total estimated manufacturer's suggested retail…

Textile Exchange’s Reports Show Fashion Firms’ Focus on Sustainability

The PFMR pays particular attention to TE identified "lead" fibers: recycled polyester, lyocell, certified…

ExOfficio’s Sol Cool Performance Hoodie Features Nilit Breeze

ExOfficio designers selected the fabric made with ultrafine Nilit Breeze nylon fibers based on their…