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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…
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 | Retail Market Analysis
This is How Brands Can Ride the Wave to Help the Oceans
It’s that time of year when thoughts of sand and surf take hold. Swimming, jumping the ocean waves, snorkeling, and whale watching are all part of the summer picture. And…
Retail/Brands
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Top Reasons for Brands to Commit to Natural Fibers
While Earth Day was celebrated Tuesday, April 22, all of April is considered Earth Month. And as part of their commitment to the environment, fashion brands are making conscious material…
Supply Chain
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
These New Technologies are Elevating Consumers’ Favorite Fiber
Cotton is such a traditional staple in the textile arsenal it may come as a surprise that new technologies and treatments are keeping this timeless fabric at the forefront of…
Retail/Brands
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Why These NYFW Designers Use Cotton For Fall Collections
New York Fashion Week recently wrapped and it’s clear that natural fibers like cotton will be having a moment once Fall/Winter 2025 comes around. From the billowing, wide-leg denim jeans…
Consumers
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Reaching 2025’s Health-Minded Consumer with “Plant-Based” Apparel
We all have them, that one friend who regularly posts about plant-based eating. But as folks contend with their New Year’s resolutions – especially those in the “This is the…
Retail/Brands
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Check It Out: Why Cotton Fits Best in the Current Fashion Landscape
It’s the end of the year, and while winter has many people dreaming of curling up with a soft blanket and a good book, the reality is usually mad dashes…