Recycled cotton fiber company opens facility in Central America

The plant is part of a joint venture between Recover and textile manufacturer Intradeco to boost recycled materials and nearshoring.

By Laurel Deppen • May 22, 2025

Reju prepares to commercially expand its polyester recycling

The company expects to open its first large-scale plant and eventually plans to regenerate as many as 300 million articles per year.

By Lara Ewen • May 21, 2025

Adidas quietly exits the kangaroo skin trade

The athleticwear giant said it stopped buying leather made from the marsupials in 2024 and it will end production of products containing the material this year.

By Lara Ewen • May 20, 2025

New tool to help fashion brands calculate climate footprint, comply with regulations

Glimpact’s Global Impact Score evaluates companies’ environmental footprint by analyzing 16 indicators — including climate change and ozone depletion — and aggregating them into a single score.

By Zoya Mirza • May 13, 2025

The future of fashion is already here

Sustainable innovations already exist but are underutilized due to entrenched business models and risk aversion, writes Dustin White, CEO of sustainable technology company Lab Denim.

By Dustin White • May 12, 2025

US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days

By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.

By Philip Neuffer • May 12, 2025

Crocs yanks guidance, citing trade uncertainty

The company recently joined with other footwear brands to urge the Trump administration to exempt the category from tariffs.

By Daphne Howland • May 9, 2025

Nike, Under Armour among shoe brands urging tariff exemptions as back-to-school looms

About 80 companies signed a letter from the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America to President Trump, warning that “inventory for U.S. consumers may soon run low.”

By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2025

Temu walks back price increases

The fast fashion giant said it would transition to a “local fulfillment model” to circumvent the U.S.’ 145% tariff on imports from China.

By Laurel Deppen • May 5, 2025

Gildan Activewear says it has a competitive advantage against tariffs

The company said its products contain a significant amount of cotton and yarn sourced from the U.S., and expects to see revenue growth in 2025.

By Laurel Deppen • May 1, 2025

Authentic partners with Caprice Australia on Quiksilver, Billabong

Through the deal, subsidiary BR South Pacific will transition and manage operations for multiple sports and outdoor brands across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

By Lara Ewen • May 1, 2025

12 years on from Rana Plaza

Bangladesh has rebranded as a global leader in ethical fashion, writes fashion consultant and designer Taiwo Meghoma.

By Taiwo Meghoma • April 28, 2025

Men’s Wearhouse expands ‘Made in USA’ program

The “American Bespoke” collection was designed in partnership with Joseph Abboud and produced in the company’s Massachusetts factory.

By Howard Ruben • April 25, 2025

Shein, Temu to raise prices due to tariff impact

The fast fashion companies didn’t specify the extent of the cost increases, but posted identical notices on their websites.

By Laurel Deppen • April 24, 2025

Reju partners with textile collection firm Rematrix

The deal is designed to ensure a steady supply of post-consumer waste material and to help fashion companies better navigate extended producer responsibility regulations.

By Lara Ewen • April 23, 2025

Nearly a quarter of denim finishing contains hazardous chemicals: report

New data from Jeanologia suggests finding sustainable alternatives to harmful processing elements and reducing water usage.

By Howard Ruben • April 21, 2025

The complicated calculation of ending de minimis

While closing the duty loophole for low-value goods from China and Hong Kong may offer some benefits, the U.S. fashion industry could face challenges.

By Lara Ewen • Updated April 15, 2025

G-III signs license agreement for G.H. Bass

The seven-year exclusive agreement with Aldo Product Services will include footwear, bags and small leather goods, as well as retail services in North America.

By Lara Ewen • April 11, 2025

EU delays US tariff countermeasures by 90 days

The move comes in response to President Donald Trump’s pause of reciprocal tariffs against the bloc and most other trading partners.

By Max Garland • April 11, 2025

Trump pauses most reciprocal tariffs, hikes China’s further

The U.S. will now charge a 125% duty on imports from China, while most other countries will be subject to a 10% rate for 90 days.

By Philip Neuffer • April 10, 2025

Recycled textile pulp facility opens in China

Yibin Grace expects to produce 1,500 tonnes of the material each year, which it says can be used to make man-made cellulosic fiber products.

By Laurel Deppen • April 9, 2025

Trump threatens 50% tariff on China if retaliatory duties stay

The president said China, which vowed to fight the action, has until Tuesday to back off from its plan for 34% tariffs on U.S. imports.

By Max Garland • Updated April 8, 2025

De minimis shipping from China ending in May, other countries at risk

The White House plans to nix the exemption for other countries once systems are in place to collect duty revenue, with few exceptions.

By Max Garland • April 4, 2025

Fashion industry reacts to sweeping tariff changes

Experts say the new policies are likely to raise prices and weaken consumer confidence, and are unlikely to bring U.S. manufacturing back.

By Lara Ewen • April 3, 2025

Staff International sues Dsquared2 over contract dissolution

The OTB-owned manufacturing company filed a lawsuit to prevent the fashion label from prematurely terminating a ready-to-wear licensing agreement.

By Lara Ewen • March 31, 2025