Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Data and analyses of trends in the cotton textile supply chain, including commodity economics.
Supply Chain
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Finding Stability
One year ago, cotton prices were soaring and the apparel industry feared consumers would react by curtailing spending. Although prices on cotton apparel did increase, shoppers have continued or increased…
Consumers
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Clothing Changes That Impact Satisfaction
Retailers and brands have unprecedented access to direct feedback about the experiences customers have with their apparel purchases. Research reveals that unfavorable consumer opinions about clothing purchases could be detrimental to…
Supply Chain
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Winning in the U.S. Activewear Market
A revolution in the U.S. activewear market is being driven by the convergence of several consumer and retail trends. According to Cotton Incorporated’s 2014 Sports Apparel Survey, more than 9…
Supply Chain
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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…
Supply Chain
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Changing Seasons
It’s that time of year when a “crisp fall day” sounds great until you find you’ve left the house dressed in attire more appropriate for summer than kicking the autumn…
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…
Consumers
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Cotton and the Great Outdoors
Among the many scenes where one had to suspend disbelief while watching the Oscar-nominated “The Revenant” were those where frontiersman walked through icy river waters and then plodded through knee-deep…
Retail/Brands
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Getting Technical
Technology has come to fashion in a major way -- whether in wearables, high-tech fabrics or Internet of Things pieces that "talk" to the wearer.
Supply Chain
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The Great Outdoors
For people who are at one with the great outdoors, attending the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market is akin to Christmas in July. From tool-equipped watches that can tighten screws to…
Retail/Brands
Articles
Cotton as a Fall Fabric
Spring means all things light and airy when it comes to warm weather apparel. But during the recent New York Fashion Week shows, cotton proved it isn’t only the darling…