Tru-Line Acquires American-Made Clothing Brand Alex Maine
The Alex Maine clothing company, a pants and apparel brand that stands by its American-made products, was recently acquired by Tru-Line LLC, is a holding company based in Baltimore that is currently working on a product for the golf market.
Olah Announces Partnership With Prosperity Textiles
Olah Inc., the New York–based global textile and apparel development firm and producer of the Kingpins trade show, has struck a partnership with Prosperity Textiles, a Chinese denim mill that can produce up to 5 million yards of denim per month.
Sport Chalet’s ‘Next Generation’ Store Opens in Downtown LA
Sport Chalet Inc., a publicly traded sporting-goods retailer based in Southern California, opened its first “Next Generation” store at the FIGat7th retail center in downtown Los Angeles on July 1.
Robertson’s Moods of Norway Shop Moves to Melrose
The 7900 block of Melrose Avenue is turning into a hub of menswear boutiques.
LA Headwear Designer Lands Spot on Zappos’ ‘Emerging Designer’ Showcase
From the 1920s through 1940s, turbans were part of many chic women’s wardrobes.
New Streetwear Trade Show Venue Bows in LA
Venue, a new streetwear trade show, debuted June 28 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, with 40 exhibitors who were enthusiastic about meeting retailers and connecting with other vendors.
LA Man Convicted of Evading Duties on Imported Chinese Clothes
A Los Angeles businessman found guilty of smuggling Chinese-made clothing into the United States is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 9 in federal court.
Clariant Releases Eco-Solutions for Denim
Swiss chemical company Clariant has released several new dye developments for the denim market.
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Martex Acquires JBM Recycled Fibers
Spartanburg, S.C.–based Martex Fiber Southern Corp. acquired JBM Fibers, a recycled fiber–manufacturing facility in Brownsville, Texas, with a diverse national customer base for recycled textile products made from post-consumer textile waste.
AATCC to Host Workshop on Color Evaluation, Control and Management
Color evaluation, control and management are on the agenda at an upcoming two-day workshop hosted by the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists.
X-Rite’s Compact Spectrophotometer Helps Brands Improve Color Accuracy
X-Rite Inc. and its subsidiary Pantone have a new compact spectrophotometer that can help apparel makers efficiently measure color accuracy across the supply chain.
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Patagonia Sets Up Recycling Section in Some Stores
Old clothes to be added to the mix of new clothes at Patagonia stores
