Macroeconomic Overview: In comments made at a press conference at the end of March, the newly appointed chairwoman of the Federal Reserve, Janet Yellen, indicated that the U.S. economy continues…

Cotton LEADS™, the program launched last year to raise awareness regarding the responsible growing practices among cotton producers in the U.S. and Australia, now has more than 100 textile business…

Macroeconomic Overview: According to the Federal Reserve, the net worth of U.S. households reached a new record high in the fourth quarter after increasing 14% in 2013. Much of the…

Macroeconomic Overview: Apart from the latest employment figures, which indicated that the fewest jobs were added last month since January 2011, recent economic data have been generally positive and many…

The innovative technological finishes in some apparel fabrics today have come a long way since scientist Ruth Benerito first helped make 100% cotton wrinkle-resistant decades ago. Now, consumers can purchase…

Macroeconomic Overview: In a political breakdown, the U.S. government ceased all non-essential services on October 1st. The shutdown may be seen as a result of the on-going political struggle between…

Macroeconomic Overview: September marked the fifth anniversary of the collapse of the onset of the financial crisis. In the time since, the economy could be characterized as having experienced slow growth.…