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fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Reebok's founder says moving production from Asia is hard when no one wants to sit at a sewing machine

Moving apparel manufacturing West is challenging due to the lack of willing workers outside Asia.
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fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

A made-in-America apparel brand describes how Walmart helped it produce a more affordable US flag T-shirt

American Giant produces a premium American flag T-shirt for $65 compared to Walmart's $12.98 version made overseas.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Inside Walmart's ambitious plan to make your clothes in America again

American cotton farmers like Josh Blackman face challenges from cheap foreign competition and fluctuating prices, affecting their profitability.
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

Cornell Atkinson awards catalyze solutions in food, climate, clean energy | Cornell Chronicle

Climate change is already negatively impacting worker livelihoods and industry sustainability. The global fashion industry urgently needs to adapt, to protect worker health and long-term earnings.
Online Community Development
fromModern Retail
2 months ago

How apparel brands like Madewell, American Eagle and M.M.LaFleur are building 'a different brand personality' through Substack

Apparel brands are increasingly using Substack for direct engagement and marketing, showcasing their identity through unique content.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Levi's Sues NY-Based Clothing Distributor, Alleging Massive Counterfeit Jeans Operation

Levi's is suing for counterfeit jeans sold by Premier Brands Group, citing label misspellings as a key indicator of fakes.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Aritzia plans to move some of its production away from China amid tariff threats | CBC News

Aritzia is reducing its reliance on China in response to high tariffs by diversifying its supply chain to other countries.
#tariffs
European startups
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Sneaker prices likely to rise as Trump slaps hefty tariffs on Vietnam, China, and Indonesia

New tariffs imposed by President Trump on key manufacturing countries will likely lead to higher sneaker prices in the U.S.
European startups
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Sneaker prices likely to rise as Trump slaps hefty tariffs on Vietnam, China, and Indonesia

New tariffs imposed by President Trump on key manufacturing countries will likely lead to higher sneaker prices in the U.S.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

My company's American-made sweatshirt was called the 'greatest hoodie ever.' US trade needs a fundamental reset.

I grew up in the 70s and 80s with the great American clothing brands like Levi's and Wrangler...By 2010, there were no clothing brands like that anymore.
US politics
US news
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump says major Nike producer Vietnam wants to slash their tariffs 'down to ZERO' after 'productive call'

Trump reports Vietnam's willingness to eliminate tariffs contingent upon a trade deal with the U.S.
Fashion & style
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

What Kind of Workout Clothes Are Best for the Environment?

Synthetic exercise attire contributes significantly to climate change due to petroleum-based fibers, while recycled fibers offer a more sustainable alternative.
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