manufacturing
Hermès Takes Minority Stake in Italy’s Lanificio Colombo to Bolster Vertical Integration
The French luxury group deepens control of its textile supply chain with a 15 percent stake in the cashmere…
Huntsman, Steitz Secura Develop Sustainable Midsole System for Safety Footwear
The technique closes the loop on scrap polyurethane by integrating it back into protective footwear…
China’s Manufacturing Sector Contracts to Lowest Point in 6 Months
Amid protracted trade tensions with its largest export market, China's manufacturing activity has slowed for…
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Italy Moves to Curb Ultra-fast Fashion, Regulate Made in Italy Supply Chain
The country has its sights on the influx of low-cost products from Chinese platforms with the draft law.
New York Luxury Bridal Fashion Week Finds a New Base
The global wedding business was estimated to be $82.42 billion last year and is expected to reach $109.93…
Amazon and Bad Bunny Bet Big on ‘Made in PR’
With Amazon and Bad Bunny now backing "Made in PR," can it move past symbolism and translate into sustainable…
On’s New COO Could Expand Use of Robots in Shoe Production
The scaling up of sneaker brand On's Lightspray robots comes as Scott Maguire takes on dual role of chief…
Pratt Partners With New Jersey Department of Corrections to Train Incarcerated in Fashion Design
Participants are updating women's uniforms at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility, which have not changed in…
As Smaller Home Players Struggle Amid Tariffs, a New Wave of Consolidation Brews
Industry experts see acquisitions of solution-driven firms on the rise, as tariffs grip small and…
CreateMe Wants to Make the Sewing Machine Extinct With New Fashion Automation Technology
CEO Cam Myers is coming to market with a "better mousetrap" and a machine that quickly turns fabric into…
What to Watch: Brands Seek Clarity as EU Sits at Regulatory Crossroads, Prep for Digital Compliance Challenges
Manufacturers in Asia are staying on the sustainability course amid the constant change in tariffs and…
Loop Acquires Site in India for Recycled Fiber Facility
The polyester and PET recycler plans to expand its footprint in India with the acquisition of land for the…
Cascale Scorecard Tallies Purchasing Practices, Stalled Progress
The nonprofit's first joint Better Buying effort highlighted the need for industry-wide action as purchasing…
Up Close: In Conversation with CreateMe CEO Cam Myers
CreateMe's Cam Myers shares why fashion should lead the charge on reshoring and how his company is working to…
Cambodia Is a Growing Footwear Production Hub — A Trade Deal Could Be on the Way
Cambodia, a growing footwear producer, has until Friday to get an agreement on a trade deal, otherwise the…