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Memorial Honors Bernard ‘Barney’ Marks, Textile Executive
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Industrial Revolution II aims to be a model of corporate social responsibility, while answering the call for…
Supima Sets Design Contest Finalists
Students from four schools will compete for a $10,000 prize.
Exhibit on New York’s Garment District Pops Up on Broadway
The new installation, conceived by the Skyscraper Museum, runs through Oct. 31 in a temporary space in the…
Evolutionary Time for Global Sourcing
Issues and innovations are driving changes in manufacturing.
DOL Gets Consent Order Against Pension Trustee
Admits to $4.2 million in illegal transactions for two now-defunct apparel manufacturers, Sadimara Knitwear…
Cone Expands Selvage Denim Production
Company adds looms to its historic White Oak facility in Greensboro, N.C., in response to the growing demand…
Vietnam Apparel Added to Federal Child Labor List
Federal contractors must now certify their purchases.
U.S. Outlines Plan for Bangladesh Safety
The Obama administration said it will be a “longstanding effort to address in a meaningful way worker safety…
Textile Trade Shows to Arrive in New York
The shows come at an opportune time for planners, with economies in flux, trade issues in play and innovation…
Buhler Taps Marty Moran as CEO
His appointment follows the retirement of ceo Werner Bieri, who is exiting after 30 years with the company.
Polartec Taps Doug Kelliher as VP of Product Management
He will be responsible for leading Polartec’s product strategy across all categories and business…
Macy’s Reaches Settlement With Justice Department
Agreement resolves allegations the company violated the antidiscrimination provision of the Immigration and…
Hong Kong’s Standing Lauded at Symposium
Symposium touts the city's special standing and expertise.
Michael Froman, Penny Pritzker Nominations Advance in U.S. Senate
President Obama’s nominees for the U.S. Trade Representative post and Commerce Secretary post will now go to…