Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Data and analyses of trends in the cotton textile supply chain, including commodity economics.
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Top Performances
When it comes to working out, there are plenty of apparel options out there — from traditional sweats and tees, to athleisure to performance active. According to the Global Industry…
Consumers
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Updating Favorites
This week at the Oscar’s, Sylvester Stallone sat in the audience after having been nominated for his supporting role as Rocky Balboa in Creed, the latest sequel to the Rocky…
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An Extra Dose of Healthy
Consumers are wearing more activewear than ever, both because it's still trending as a fashion statement and they're getting more exercise than they used to. And while exercising itself is…
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Trying to Stay Healthy?
Millions of Americans work out in an effort to stay healthy. But research shows some activewear could be detrimental to the wearer's health and the environment at large. That's why…
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#activewear
A quick Instagram search for #activewear will quickly reveal joggers, sleeveless tops, yoga pants, and more are being worn not just for workouts, but for travel, hanging with friends, and…
Consumers
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Par for the Course
Tiger Woods isn't the only recent comeback in golf. Duffers will find more cotton than has been seen in years thanks to the natural fiber being linked with performance features,…
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Outdoor Brands
At June's Outdoor Retailer (OR) Summer Market, as in years before, performance technology was a big part of the show. But this time, visitors could find new developments in high-tech…
Consumers
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Stop the Synthetics
As the coronavirus pandemic swept across the nation, gyms and workout studios had to close their doors. The stay-at-home orders led many fitness fans to turn to home workout routines.…
Consumers
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Performance Cotton Activewear
After a year that saw more than a few people sapped of their motivation, the warm weather of spring is inspiring many of us to get up and get active…
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Embracing Sustainability
Remember those videos from last month after Hurricane Ida tore through the south then brought its wrath to the Northeast, bringing such powerful flooding it looked like waterfalls were rushing…