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International Day Explains Why Cotton is More than Just a Commodity
This October 7 will mark the official United Nations (U.N.) World Cotton Day, when this humble...
Fashion & Natural Fibers
Microplastic pollution from synthetic textiles can be found all over the world — from Mount Everest,...
Why Microplastic Pollution is Still Fashion’s Concern
Although numerous residents of New Jersey are still openly bemoaning the plastic bag ban that took...
The Time is Now for Natural Fibers
Scientists around the globe were recently shocked when temperatures over Earth’s poles soared: Antarctica was more...
On World Water Day: How Fashion Can Do Its Part
Earth is called the Blue Planet because it’s covered mostly in water. And since 1993, World...
How Conventional Cotton Can Organically Meet Consumer Desires
At a time when the world seems to be focused on sustainability, consumers have differing ideas...
Sustainable Clothing
Sustainable Clothing – Supply Chain Insights
World Cotton Day 2021
It's World Cotton Day 2021. And while that sounds like a great reason to break out the hoodies and denim jeans, the celebration plans...
The Benefits of Natural Fibers
One can often see signs in parks that say, "Take only memories and pictures. Leave only footprints." They serve as a gentle reminder for...
Stop the Synthetics
As the coronavirus pandemic swept across the nation, gyms and workout studios had to close their doors. The stay-at-home orders led many fitness fans...
Why Fashion Designers are Embracing Sustainability
When New York Fashion Week took place two months ago, every show was packed with editors, influencers, stylists, buyers, and fans. Clearly, everyone's focus...
Helping the World’s Water
Imagine a large cruise ship, as tall as a 16-story building and longer than a city...
Supply Chain Insights – Baby Care
The global market for baby diapers and wipes is strong and growing, as consumers across the world are expected to spend $70.1 billion on...
Look Who’s Flourishing on Their Golden Anniversary
Some pretty momentous events happened 50 years ago: the U.S. voting age was lowered from 21 to 18; Paul McCartney announced the Beatles were...
Connecting With the Hispanic Market
Despite divisions that seem to make headlines everyday, America continues to be the melting pot of the world. And while their growth has slowed,...
The Natural Way to a Millennial Mom’s Heart
Somewhere between being called the Boomerang Generation (because a lack of finances meant they had to move back in with their parents) and Trophy...
“Sparking Joy”
After years of acquiring mountains of clothes thanks, in part, to trendy but inexpensive fast fashion, a movement has begun among some consumers toward...
Embracing Sustainability
From unboxings, hauls and try ons to deals, sales, and coupons. The combination of social media and fast fashion has helped coax people into...
Spring Performance
Recently at a Northeast clothing store, a woman wearing a winter coat could be heard voicing surprise that shorts were already out on the...
All About Plastics
No one sets out to refresh themselves by drinking plastic. But microscopic pollution are in virtually every body of water on Earth. While the...
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