Inside the Industry
Cotton Incorporated has released its 2026 Life Cycle Assessment of U.S. Cotton Fiber Production, giving textile leaders the most current, comprehensive, independently reviewed data on U.S. cotton fiber to date. “U.S. cotton growers have spent decades improving their environmental performance, and this study puts real numbers behind that progress,” according to Jesse Daystar, Cotton Incorporated vice president and chief sustainability officer. “With 753 growers across 17 states, this is one of the most transparent assessments of any fiber available today. As brands face growing pressure to back their sustainability claims with credible science, this gives them exactly that: a clear, independently reviewed baseline for U.S. cotton that can inform sourcing decisions, support regulatory compliance and identify opportunities for meaningful improvement.”
Circulose has expanded its brand network to include Eileen Fisher, Marimekko, Samsøe Samsøe and King Louie. Advancing circularity in fashion requires collaboration across the value chain and the scaling of next-generation materials. Circulose’s growing partner network signals that this shift is underway. The newly announced partners join the H&M Group, Mango, Bestseller, Reformation and Marks & Spencer, among others, who are working with Circulose to integrate circular materials into product development and sourcing processes. “We are delighted to welcome Marimekko, Samsøe Samsøe, Eileen Fisher and King Louie to our growing partner network,” said Jonatan Janmark, CEO of Circulose. “Scaling circular materials requires brands willing to lead the way, and these partnerships show what that leadership looks like in practice.”
Kornit Digital Ltd., a global pioneer in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production, has announced that USColorworks, a North Carolina–based apparel decoration and fulfillment company specializing in custom and on-demand printing for retail and promotional markets, has added the Atlas MATRIX and Atlas MAX PLUS systems to deliver high-quality, on-demand apparel across cotton, blended fabrics and polyester, projecting a 30 percent increase in apparel and textile production for all on-demand orders. “Digital production has dramatically increased our competitiveness and revenue,” said Rodney McDonald, president of USColorworks. “I don’t believe you can win a national program now without having the ability to handle both bulk items and on-demand orders. Digital is the only way to do it all right.”
Next Level Apparel, a wholesale leader in premium, ethically sourced blank apparel, has been named the official apparel partner of Got Sole for its 2026 U.S. tour, marking a continued expansion into streetwear and pop-culture spaces. The Got Sole festival has become one of the most active live marketplaces in global sneaker culture, becoming a physical intersection of commerce and culture, where what people wear, collect and create is constantly in motion. “Got Sole has always been about the people who live and breathe this culture— collectors, creators and communities coming together in one place,” said Jonathan DiModica, founder and CEO of Got Sole. “Our 2026 tour with Next Level Apparel brings that spirit to life through product and storytelling.”
