North America
North America
Consumers
Articles | Consumer Research
Why Comfort is Now King in Men’s & Women’s Bottoms
It’s no secret consumers took to their pajamas and loungewear all day long during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although it has been years since the World Health Organization called an end…
Consumers
Articles | Consumer Research
This is Why World Cotton Day is Celebrated Around the Globe
Ever since 2019, World Cotton Day has been celebrated on October 7 to highlight the role cotton plays worldwide in job creation, poverty reduction and maintaining economic stability in cotton-producing…
Retail/Brands
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
The Fashion Week Buzz: The Spring Scene Will Be Full of Natural Fibers
The New York Fashion Week and New York Men’s Day events wrapped last week, and it was clear from both runway shows and presentations that natural fibers like cotton will…
Consumers
Articles | Consumer Research
Why Natural Fibers Fit the Season’s Cozy Sleep/Loungewear Trends
Temperatures recently began cooling across much of the United States, even bringing frost warnings to parts of the Midwest. Inevitably, pumpkin spice everything starts popping up and thoughts turn to…
Consumers
Articles | Consumer Research
Quality & Durability Sought for All That Back-to-College Stuff
There’s a scene in the movie The Tender Bar, which is set in the 1970s and 80s,where the protagonist arrives for his first day of college. He’s alone, carrying only…
Consumers
Articles | Consumer Research
Beyond Price: How to Deliver to Parents & Kids This Back-to-School Season
The average parent is always looking for deals but perhaps even more so this Back-to-School (BTS) season, due to worries about rising costs and growth. This means retailers should expect…
Retail/Brands
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
The Rise of Plastic-Free Fashion Amid Health Concerns Associated with Synthetic Fibers
When one thinks of Plastic Free July, the challenge to avoid all manner of plastic bottles, cups, and containers likely comes to mind. To be sure, that’s a central concern…
Supply Chain
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Why Natural Fibers are a Fashionable Option During Plastic Free July
The hazy days of summer are here and so is Plastic Free July. The global movement is a key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation, whose vision is to see…