DuPont Artistri Operations in Iowa Powered by 100 Percent Renewable Electricity
Inside the Industry
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
Inside the Industry
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
Inside the Industry
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
Inside the Industry
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
Inside the Industry
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.
JOOR Integrates Proprietary AI Tool Into Shoppable Fall ’26 Women’s Trend Report
Inside the Industry
JOOR, the fashion industry’s leading wholesale platform, has added a new, exclusive AI tool to its human curation process.
Hardis Supply Chain and Pandora Partner on Global WMS Transformation
Inside the Industry
Hardis Supply Chain, a global leader in supply-chain software and technology solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Pandora, the world’s largest jewelry retailer by volume, to support a major global warehouse-management-system transformation.
Fast Simon Instantly Tells Merchandisers What Products Are Successful, Overexposed—or Hidden Gems
Inside the Industry
For the first time in e-commerce, merchandisers using Fast Simon can quickly and accurately optimize products for maximum conversion and revenue—and measure the short- and long-term opportunity costs of merchandising decisions.
Adriano Goldschmied, 82, ‘The Godfather of Denim’
Obituary
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.
LA Textile Show Kicks Off 2026 On A Hopeful Note
Press Release
Los Angeles, California - The Spring/Summer 2027 edition of the LA Textile Show was presented by the California Market Center (CMC) on March 10-12, 2026. The results for this LA Textile Show were optimistic and consistent with our recent October Show, regardless of a few challenges that faced the Show this season.
IFJAG Sees Growth at New Location
Trade Show Report
Energy was positive at IFJAG, The International Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Group, held Feb. 15–18. The global source for trendsetting fashion jewelry, accessories for wholesalers and large-volume retail buyers saw an increase in attendance at its new location at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center Las Vegas.
The Men’s Edit Celebrates Growth
Trade Show Report
The Men’s Edit @ WWIN grew a few aisles within the footprint of Las Vegas Apparel and Womenswear In Nevada at The Expo at World Market Center Feb. 16–19.
Growing Out of Uncertainty - How the sewn products industry adapts and grows in the face of uncertainty
Industry Voices
Each year SPESA releases what we call our “State of the Industry.” Often it’s timed around the U.S. State of the Union and serves as an opportunity for our team to reflect back on the year prior and look ahead to the new year we’re in.
Growth at ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel
Trade Show Report
An increase of new brands at ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel, colocated with Womenswear In Nevada at The Expo at World Market Center, held Feb. 16–19, attracted more international buyers as well as crossover buyers from its Atlanta edition, who completed their buying in Las Vegas.
OffPrice Moves to Las Vegas Convention Center
Trade Show Report
Offprice, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center Feb. 17–19, was the newest addition to the Informa lineup. It featured value-priced, excess inventory and in-season apparel, accessories, footwear, and cash & carry for customers from big box to discount chain, outlet retailers, boutiques, nonprofits and e-commerce.
Win-Win for WWIN
Trade Show Report
Womenswear In Nevada, colocated with ANDMORE’s Las Vegas Apparel at The Expo at World Market Center Feb. 16-19, grew 2,000 square feet since its August edition, attributed to intentional merchandising, collaboration and brands bringing buyers.
Sourcing Builds on Global Strength and Technology
Trade Show Report
Sourcing, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center Feb. 17–19, fostered global supply-chain connections, uniting manufacturers, suppliers and fashion brands from Bangladesh, China, India, Egypt, Southeast Asia, Turkey and more.
Project Where Denim Was King
Trade Show Report
Project. held at the Las Vegas Convention Center Feb. 17–19, continued to be an inspirational hub for men’s fashion trends.
