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Retail/Brands

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Data and analyses of the cotton textile retail sector, including fiber share by category.

Retail/Brands

Blue Jeans Celebrate a Big Birthday with Style & Sustainability

As the blue jean celebrates its 150th birthday on May 20, one wonders if the garment could serve as a master class in how constant reinvention is good for business.…

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After 150 Years, Here’s Why Americans Are Still Pulling Their Jeans On

So much about American life has changed since the 1870s. For starters, 12 U.S. states had yet to be admitted to the Union back then. Horses provided the main mode…

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These are the Top Global Denim Trends for 2023

If there’s one thing that sustained its popularity over the long course of the pandemic, it’s that fashion stalwart: denim jeans. The bottom continues to be a go-to not just…

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Consumers

Preparing for a Comeback

After more than a year where pajamas and athleisure took center stage in many a wardrobe, industry experts see denim making a strong return in the near future. The thinking…

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Consumers

Here’s How Textile Recycling is Redefined for New Era

When people go through their closets, they usually end up with three piles: what to keep, what to donate and what to just throw out.  Unfortunately, the U.S. has become…

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Consumers

Versatile Denim

No sooner did camps start, and the coronavirus was shutting them down. Likewise, Major League Baseball started its season nearly four months late and within days, a COVID outbreak began…

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Consumers

Battle of the Bottoms

For many students over many years, the Back-to-School season has meant new jeans and tees to go along with a clean, new backpack that hasn't yet taken on the smell…

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Consumers

Consumer Outlook for 2018: Good, If A Little Cautious

Regarding the U.S. economy, less than half of all consumers (46 percent) say they are optimistic toward the outlook for the U.S. economy, according to the Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle MonitorTM…

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Denim is Growing

Denim is about as American as apple pie. Yet, it's seen its share of competition here from athleisure apparel. Is it still beloved? Of course. But do other markets like…

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Prepare Accordingly

Okay, so remember a little bit ago when the death knell was rung for denim? When athleisure was going to run it out of town on a rail? Well, something…

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