Stories for May 2026

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Tuesday, May 19

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Dressing for the Future: How NetSuite and AI Are Transforming the Apparel Industry

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The apparel industry runs on agility: the ability to read a trend, move product, and pivot before the season turns. But in today’s environment, where supply chains span continents, consumer expectations shift at the speed of social media and margins are perpetually under pressure, agility alone is no longer enough.

Friday, May 15

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Must-see Trade Shows: How to Make Events Indispensable as Costs Rise

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California Apparel News asked trade-show experts: What incentives are you offering to attract exhibitors and attendees, and position your event as an invaluable resource despite recent increases in travel and shipping costs?

Monday, May 11

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Spring Edition of Functional Fabric Fair at the Forefront of Innovation

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Product developers, designers, apparel executives and sourcing leaders filled the Functional Fabric Fair—powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS trade show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore., April 7–9.

Friday, May 1

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The Desktop Revolution: How xTool is Democratizing Industrial-Grade Apparel Printing

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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.