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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.
J Brand Denim Label Negotiating Sale
Los Angeles premium-denim maker J Brand is reportedly moving closer to selling its company for $90 million to a private equity firm....
Salute to Services and Suppliers Resource Guide
New Generation Computing Inc.reg; (NGCreg;) 14900 NW 79th CourtMiami Lakes, FL 33016 (305) 556-9122Fax (305) 828-6358 West Coast: 2234 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 (...
New EVP at Anne Cole
Gary Silverman, a veteran swimwear executive, has been named the executive vice president of In Mocean Group’s Anne Cole swimwear divis...
CIT Emerges From Chapter 11
CIT Group emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Dec. 10 after the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York confirmed CIT’s prepackaged plan of reorganization two ...
Manufacturers Optimistic About 2010
A survey of purchasing and supply management executives in manufacturing industries across the country shows they believe growth that started in 2009 will continue into 2010....
CIT Could Emerge From Chapter 11
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York confirmed CIT Group’s prepackaged plan of reorganization on Dec. 8. The company anticipates emerging from bankruptcy on...
Head of Apparel and Textile Group USA-ITA to Step Down Next Year
After serving for 21 years as the executive director of the USA-ITA, Laura Jones is stepping down from the New York–based organization next year....
U.S. Port Activity Expected to Pick Up in 2010 After Two-Year Decline
Economists are predicting that signs of improvement are on the horizon for port traffic, which was down at most U.S. ports in 2009. ...
Tags & Trims Resource Guide
California Label Products 13255 S. BroadwayLos Angeles, CA 90061(310) 523-5800; Fax (310) 523-5858 www.californ...
New Free-Trade Zone Proposed for Las Vegas
The Las Vegas area is already home to a number of free-trade zones, but the Nevada state government wants to add one more....
West Coast Among the All-Stars
At the recent Apparel Tech Conference, Anaheim, Calif.–based Lunada Bay Swimwear was named among this year’s All-Star winners in recognition of its creative thinking and commi...
West Coast Cos. in Sights for Tech Companies in 2010
NEW YORK—Technology providers have their eyes on West Coast business as an area for growth in 2010 as the economy is expected to rebound and many apparel makers look for ways to boost productivity and ...
Creative Economy Set for Growth in Los Angeles
Now its third year, Otis College of Art and Design’s report on the L.A. creative economy finds that the industry, excluding manufacturing segments, is projected to grow by an estimate...
T-Notes Resource Guide
Alstyle Apparel offers a wide variety of high-quality tees, fleece, organic, yoga pants, and performance athletic apparel. For 2010, Alstyle has expanded its ringspun ...
Speedo Writes Off Millions on Racing Suit
A ruling this summer that banned Speedo’s high-tech LZR Racer suit from swimming competitions has forced the company to write off $3.6 million in inventory....
