Will Millennials Force Apparel Industry into Transparency?

There's an amazing Twitter account called 70s Dinner Party, where users will come across such curious culinary finds as "Glazed Ham Loaf in Ring," a slippery-looking meat ring garnished with…

Considering Homegrown Apparel

Among restaurants, the farm-to-table movement has become so pervasive it's hard to find a menu or chalkboard that doesn't tout a local farmer, fisher, or baker. While the apparel industry…

Monthly Economic Letter June 2018

The global cotton market was volatile over the past month, with values for most benchmark prices moving strongly higher in the second half of May.

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…

Embracing Blockchain

Just when you thought you had a handle on what people meant when they talked about how the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence are crucial to the garment business,…

Monthly Economic Letter May 2018

NY futures experienced volatility recently, with the net effect being a slight increase in prices. The A Index also moved slightly higher, while other benchmark prices were stable.

Monthly Economic Letter April 2018

NY futures experienced volatility in early April. Current values for all benchmark prices are flat to lower relative to levels one month ago.

Fashion & the Environment

Every Earth Day, which falls this year on April 22, people tend to think about planting a tree or joining a clean up team to clear local streams and parks…

Sustainable Clothing Supply Chain Insights

Concern for sustainability influences over three-quarters of consumers when they shop for food and household appliances, and 61% say it influences their clothing purchases.

Growing Concerns 2017 Global Environment Survey

There are growing concerns around the globe about sustainability.