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U.S. Sets Key Accords With Myanmar
The Aug. 25 report, titled “Responsible Sourcing in Myanmar,” was released on Thursday by the U.S…
Supima Design Contest Grows
The seventh edition of the annual event has added two California schools to its roster.
Cone Denim Takes SGene to Next Level
The company is expanding the limits of its stretch technology with the introduction of Level II SGene yarns.
Unifi, Quiksilver Team Up for AG47 Launch
The company's newly designed Quiksilver AG47 New Wave Boardshorts are made with Unifi’s Repreve fibers.
Cotton Leads Amasses 200 Partners
Established by the U.S. and Australian cotton industries, the joint program advocates and demonstrates…
Burlington Industries Launches Merino FX Performance Wool
It's a collection of seasonless performance merino fabrics designed for outdoor enthusiasts.
WTO Fails to Implement Trade Accord
World Trade Organization members failed to finalize implementation of a Trade Facilitation Agreement by the…
Specialty Retailers, Discounters Boost Workforce
Apparel and accessories stores added a seasonally adjusted 6,900 jobs to employ 1.4 million in July.
Lenzing Opens ‘Jumbo’ Tencel Plant
The plant took two years to construct and will secure 140 jobs.
Key Trends at Première Vision New York
Sabine Le Chatelier, PV's deputy fashion director, highlighted key fabrics trends for fall 2015 in a seminar…
Production Playing Field Leveling Out Worldwide
A more democratic era has emerged in global sourcing thanks a series of events and shifting buying patterns.
AAFA Lobbies for Trade on Capitol Hill
More than two dozen lawmakers bring their case to Washington.
Bayer’s Insqin Offers Solvents Solution
Insqin enables the manufacture of all types of coated fabric to be carried out without solvent.
Brazil’s Textile Exports Increase 24.3%
Exports of leather hides and skins increased to $246 million last month from $197.9 million a year earlier.
New York Shows Key to ‘Making It’
Several major trade shows are coming to town to create a forum for the latest textile trends for fall 2015.