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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.
DWP Rates Stable for 90 Days
Local businesses prepare for energy-rate increases proposed to encourage green alternatives....
L.A. City Council Vetoes DWP's Proposed 5.7 Percent Rate Increase
A fight over proposed energy-rate hikes for Los Angeles commercial and residential property owners has resulted in a draw after the Los Angeles City Council vetoed the Los Angeles Department of Water and Powe...
L.A. City Council Approves Smaller-Than-Feared Energy Hike
Los Angeles businesses and homeowners will see their electric bills go up, but not by as much as Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa had initially proposed....
Technology in the Trenches
Companies look to technology to navigate the difficult economic terrain....
VF Loses Several Execs, Including Splendid Founder
Moise Emquies, founder and chief executive of the Splendid and Ella Moss labels, has left the Los Angeles co...
AAFA Summit: Eyes on the Future in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—With politics on the agenda and setting the scene, the American Apparel & Footwear Association hosted its 2010 Executive Summit in its hometown, Washington, D.C. ...
Panel: What's Next in Textiles
Novelty, sustainability and innovation are on the horizon for textile and fiber makers, according to representatives of Buhler Quality Yarns Inc., Design Knit Inc. and Carr ...
Novelty T-Shirt Washes Bring American Dye House Back to Its Roots
Lined up on a table in American Dye House’s showroom are T-shirts representing its evolution as a company. Cropped ’80s tie-dye T-shirts and acid-wash-style treatments lie side by side with the colorful and sun-bleach...
Threads Resource Guide
Asher Fabric Concepts makes sophisticated fabrics from luxurious fibers in California for the contemporary market. The company can accommodate both small and big lot orders and offers the mos...
Changes in Store for TALA Following Partnership With CFA
The Textile Association of Los Angeles, the 66-year-old organization founded to represent textile sales representatives, is undergoing a transformation since its partnership with the...
New Lines: 824 Building
The following are new lines carried by showrooms at The 824 Building, located at 824 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles.The California Apparel News lists new tenants and lines each mark...
New Lines: Independent Showrooms
The California Apparel News lists new tenants and lines each market-week issue. Compiled by Rhea Cortado. ...
New Lines: The Lady Liberty Building
The following are new lines carried by showrooms at The Lady Liberty Building, located at 843 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles.The California Apparel News lists new tenants and lines ...
New Lines: Gerry Building
The following are new lines carried by showrooms at the Gerry Building, located at 910 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles. The California Apparel News lists new tenants and lines each m...
New Lines: The New Mart
The following are new lines carried by showrooms at The New Mart, located at 127 E Ninth St.,Los Angeles. The California Apparel News lists new tenants and lines each market-week iss...
