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Supply Chain
Data and analyses of trends in the cotton textile supply chain, including commodity economics.
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Smart Apparel
Now that the Summer of Superhero Blockbusters has finally concluded, it's a good time to reflect on the fact that of all the heroes, only Batman is a mere mortal…
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American Made
More than 100 years ago, June of 1894 to be exact, our nation’s elected officials declared the first Monday of each September a national holiday dedicated to the American worker…
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Taking on the Outdoors
For outdoor enthusiasts, exercising or partaking of activities in a natural environment goes without saying. Hiking, biking, kayaking, and so many more pursuits encompass the enjoyment of exercising while enjoying…
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Let’s Hear It For the Home Team
With the country celebrating its birthday next week, there will be plenty of flag waving going on from coast to coast. And in this political year, one of top discussions…
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Sexy, Comfortable, and Breathable
The average person doesn’t really think about buying underwear because once the clothes go on, it’s an out-of-sight, out-of-mind situation. But some manufacturers are looking to make a name for…
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A Love/Hate Relationship
The act of buying clothes can be considered either fun or a necessity, depending on the purpose. But the act can automatically be made more palatable to the American customer…
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Continuing Eco Improvements
A lot of people around the world will be celebrating Earth Day 2016 this week, all part of an effort to build the world’s largest environmental movement. While the Earth…
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Mining the Data
By now, everyone has heard about big data — those large data sets that reveal shopping patterns, style trends, and human behavior, all of which can help predict what will…
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Things are Looking Up
While fashion shows and women’s glossies are filled with hyper thin girls, the reality is their body types don’t come close to representing the average American woman. Researchers say social…
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Quick, Easy, and Seamless
Smartphones have become such an appendage that when people are running out of the house, it’s more conceivable they would forget their wallet before they forget their device. It’s this…