Technology

From Craft to Tech: The New Territories of Sophistication

By Peclers Paris | June 27, 2024

Accompanying the gradual decompartmentalization of formal and sportswear, the evolution of textile trends is helping to define a new form of sophistication.

Jeanologia Supports Nearshoring, LYCRA–Global Denim Collaboration

Spanish sustainable textile technology firm Jeanologia has launched its Miami Innovation Hub in the city’s Wynwood district to promote responsible denim manufacturing via nearshoring throughout the supply chain.

Identifying Denim’s Most Important Challenges

What denim supply-chain challenge is most pressing and preventing the industry from operating efficiently? - SPONSORED BY Star Fades International

Swedish Investment Firm Altor Acquires Renewcell

Cotton-recycling pioneer Renewcell has announced that its remaining assets have been acquired by Altor, an investment firm based in Sweden, and will now be known as Circulose.

AI and Data Highlighted as the Future of Fashion During PI Apparel in L.A.

PI Apparel West Coast visited Los Angeles recently when parent company Market Key hosted the event at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel.

BuyHive Co-founder and CEO Minesh Pore on Learning How to Surf the AI Wave

The California Apparel News recently caught up with Minesh Pore to learn more about how AI is poised to infiltrate all aspects of the apparel industry

SPESA L.A. Event Accents Worker Value as Technologies Advance

The Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas hosted its Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference April 11 at the California Market Center in downtown Los Angeles, aiming to shift demand toward nearshoring options.

Functional Fabric Fair Highlights New Exhibit Based on NASA Technology

Functional Fabric Fair powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS wrapped up another successful show for product sourcing, networking, innovation and education April 17–18 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland,

Sourcing at MAGIC Makes Global Connections

Held Feb. 13–15 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Sourcing at MAGIC Las Vegas drew 800 exhibitors from 40 countries including African nations, Brazil, China and the United States.

Classic Elements Lead Trends to Support Sustainable Manufacturing

California Apparel News asked leaders in fiber, yarn and fabrics: What trend in textiles do you feel will define this year as consumers seek change in many areas of their lives, including fashion and apparel?

Impressions Expo Delivers With Innovations, Technology and Trends

Impressions Expo, the leading trade show and conference dedicated to the decorated-apparel and imprinted-products industry, was held Jan. 18–21 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif.

The Next Stages in Fashion Tech Will Prove AI Is a Friend, Not a Foe

California Apparel News asked technology experts: As AI continues to thrill technology enthusiasts, how do you feel it will advance this year to drive innovation in the fashion industry?

Lectra to Acquire Capital Interest in Launchmetrics

Lectra has announced it will acquire the majority of the capital of Launchmetrics, a 9-year-old developer of an innovative cloud-based SaaS platform dedicated to brand performance...