Retail/Brands
Retail/Brands
Data and analyses of the cotton textile retail sector, including fiber share by category.
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Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
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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Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
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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Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
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…
Consumers
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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…
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…
Consumers
Articles
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…
Consumers
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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…
Consumers
Articles
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…
Retail/Brands
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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…