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Why This Natural Fiber Instantly Makes a House a Home
Home décor trends may come and go (perhaps you’ve heard cabbagecore and skirted furniture are having a moment). But one thing that’s never out of style in home textiles is…
Retail/Brands
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
New Year Wellness & Fitness? Here’s How Apparel Brands Can Help Consumers Reset
The wellness economy is one that “enables consumers to incorporate wellness activities and lifestyles into their daily lives,” according to the Global Wellness Institute (GWI). That includes physical activity, spas,…
Supply Chain
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From Farming to Fashion, the Trends Shaping the Cotton Industry for 2026
A year drawing to a close marks a time of reflection for many. And for two of the industry’s relentlessly hopeful sectors – farming and retail – it’s also a…
Supply Chain
Articles | Economic Data/News
Cotton and the Supply Chain: Challenges & Opportunities in 2025
Tariffs, and the uncertainty around them, represent the latest challenge to the fashion industry and cotton supply chains. The corresponding implications for costs are just one factor decision makers are…
Consumers
Articles | Consumer Research
Here’s Why Consumers Prefer Natural Fibers for Home & Beyond
Just as fashion has its trends each season, so does the home décor market. But one thing that remains timeless is the consumer preference for natural fibers, whether for bedding,…
Consumers
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Reaching 2025’s Health-Minded Consumer with “Plant-Based” Apparel
We all have them, that one friend who regularly posts about plant-based eating. But as folks contend with their New Year’s resolutions – especially those in the “This is the…
Supply Chain
Articles | Economic Data/News
After a Series of Disruptive Years, the U.S. Economy & the Global Cotton Market Are Calming
Four years ago, fashion week shows were held online, retail stores became fulfillment centers, adults and school children stayed in pajamas and loungewear all day as many began remote work…
Supply Chain
Articles | Consumer Research
In Growing Outdoor Market, The Fiber to Use When Leaving No Trace Matters
More people than ever are enjoying the Great Outdoors. And companies are responding with products that help consumers get back to nature while enjoying natural fibers, be it in their…