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The Desktop Revolution: How xTool is Democratizing Industrial-Grade Apparel Printing
| May 1, 2026
In the traditional apparel manufacturing landscape, the bridge between a creative concept and a finished garment has long been guarded by high entry barriers, complex industrial workflows, and prohibitive costs. However, a seismic shift is occurring. xTool, which has rapidly ascended to become the world’s second-largest DTF (Direct-to-Film) brand by GMV, is dismantling these barriers.
Levi’s Celebrates Venice, Calif., With Abbot Kinney Pop-Up
Levi’s Summer headed to Venice, Calif., recently as the brand celebrated Los Angeles creatives with a pop-up shop on Abbot Kinney.
DE:Part Denim Gives Premium Experience for Those Who Value Inclusive Sizing
Long before steeping herself in the industry, Los Angelena Christina Choi reveled in growing up in the denim capital of America. Now she has brought her love of denim to DE:Part Denim but with a decidedly modern take. Mindful that not all denim wearers are created equal, she has brought a diversity of styles and sizes to her collection.
Trend-Driven Vs. Classic—How Cash-Strapped Customers Shop for Denim
California Apparel News asked denim-industry insiders: As consumers feel strain on their wallets, is there greater pressure to promote, design and sell classic functional elements that nod to denim’s workwear lineage and longevity, or are trend-driven styles still in demand?
Project FAE Seeks to Unlock Post-Consumer Feedstocks for Textile-to-Textile Recycling
Fashion for Good has launched Project FAE—Feedstock Activation Europe
Lenzing Unveils Three-Tier Cellulosic Fiber Portfolio for Next-Gen Protective Wear
The Lenzing Group has introduced Lenzing Solutions for Protective Wear with an integrated three-tier portfolio anchored by Lenzing FR fibers at the highest protection tier.
Denim’s Future and Legacy Take Center Stage at Kingpins Amsterdam
Kingpins Amsterdam brought in 1,033 attendees from 514 companies across 40 countries—a slight dip in traffic from October’s show.
DuPont Artistri Operations in Iowa Powered by 100 Percent Renewable Electricity
DuPont has announced that Artistri Digital Printing Solutions are being produced using 100 percent renewable electricity through Renewable Energy Certificates supporting DuPont’s Fort Madison, Iowa, manufacturing site.
WGSN and Coloro Announce the Color of the Year for 2028
WGSN, the world’s leading consumer trend forecaster, and Coloro, the leader in color excellence, recently presented the 2028 Color of the Year—Radiant Earth.
ORTA and Archroma Launch Denim Collection Dyed With Wool Waste
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, and Orta Anadolu, the premium Türkey-based denim manufacturer behind the ORTA brand, recently announced a collaboration to bring circular dye chemistry into commercial denim production.
DeSL Enters Agreement With TSG to Strengthen Digital Textile Ecosystem
DeSL—Discover e-Solutions Ltd)—a global provider of AI-powered product PLM solutions for fashion, apparel, retail and footwear, has entered into a strategic agreement with Textile Solutions Group, a technology group focused exclusively on digital solutions for the textile and apparel industry.
Everlane’s New Collection Reinforces Its Longstanding Commitment to Sustainable Style
Just in time for Earth Month, Everlane is highlighting its Spring 2026 collection made with Masters of Flax Fibre linen. This certified, fully traceable linen requires no irrigation or GMOs and produces 74.3 percent fewer carbon emissions than conventional linen.
Adriano Goldschmied, 82, ‘The Godfather of Denim’
Denim leader Adriano Goldschmied—known as “the godfather of denim”—passed away April 5 after fighting cancer. He is survived by his wife, Michela, and three children, Glenda, Marta and Sara.
Remaining Committed to Denim Progress and Success in 2026
California Apparel News asked denim-industry experts: What sustainable, transparency, philanthropic, financial, manufacturing, technology or social commitments are you strictly adhering to during 2026 and in what other areas of the denim business will you be more flexible?
ARGYLE Haus Supports Emerging Brands With Incubator Launch
Los Angeles–headquartered design house and manufacturer ARGYLE Haus of Apparel has launched its Fashion Incubator as a program that provides comprehensive domestic planning, development, production and promotion for emerging brands.
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