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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.
Levi's Web Site Focuses on History
San Francisco–based denim giant Levi Strauss & Co. has retooled its corporate Web site,
Whiteboy Goes Public
Los Angeles–based Sub-Urban Brands Inc., maker of 3-year-old streetwear brand Whiteboy, went public on May 16. Now trading on the Over the Counter Bulletin...
Coming to Deener
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Trina Turk Inks Licensing Deal for Swim
Los Angeles–based designer Trina Turk has struck a licensing agreement for swimwear with Los Angeles–based BlueWaterDesignGroup, a division of Apparel Ventures Inc. ...
Agenda Heads to Melrose
After two years in the California Market Center, Aaron Levant has moved his Agenda showroom to 7449 Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles. The showroom, which specializes in...
House of Dereon Grows After Split
After parting ways with Los Angeles– based licensee Tarrant Apparel in March, entertainer Beyonce Knowles’ House of Dereon brand has a new licensing partner and a new junior c...
Perry Ellis Acquires Jag License
Miami-based manufacturer Perry Ellis International has acquired the license to manufacture and distribute Jag brand swimwear and cover-ups for men and women. The license, in partner...
Manatt's Levy to Chair Firm's Pro Bono Business
Los Angeles–based law firm Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP has named attorney Stanley W. Levy as chair of Manatt’s pro bono practice....
Peak Shipping Season Set for Smooth Sailing
Peak shipping season, which runs from July to October, is shaping up to be a winner this summer....
True Religion to Relocate, Expand
True Religion Apparel Inc. is relocating its corporate headquarters from Los Angeles to nearby Vernon, Calif., in August....
Warnaco Hires New Swimwear President
New York–based apparel giant Warnaco Group Inc. has hired Paula Schneider as president of its designe...
Innovo Sells Private-Label Division
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Hale Bob Expanding Apparel Line, Adding Accessories
Contemporary brand Hale Bob is making strides toward the coveted lifestyle-brand distinction by expanding beyond its sexy tops and skirts. The rapidly growing Vernon, Calif.–based company is d...
Rock T-Shirt Goes Mainstream-and Gets Fashionable
When Dell Furano started in the concert merchandise business more than 30 years ago, some of the coolest musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area mocked the idea of selling T-shirts at their concerts....
Full Steam Ahead at Local Ports
Cargo traffic is chugging along at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles as they regain their popularity as a shipping destination for Asian goods....
