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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.
Apparel and Textile Imports Top Priority for Customs Officials
Quotas on apparel and textiles will probably disappear at the end of 2008, but importers should be prepared for Congress to impose anti-dumping duties in 2009 if low-priced, Chinese-made clothing star...
California's Job Growth to Weaken in First Quarter
It might take job seekers a little longer to find that perfect job in the upcoming months....
You Wear What You Ate
Food-related apparel licenses keep the retro trend alive...
CaliforniaMart Exec Sidney Morse, 71
Sidney L. Morse, a longtime apparel industry executive and philanthropist, died Feb. 1 after battling leukemia. He was 71....
Knitted Sweaters Unraveling in Red Tape
The headaches have already begun when it comes to importing apparel from China....
Manufacturer Earns Accolades
Kayo of California, a Los Angeles–based manufacturer of casual women’s apparel, was named one of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s Suppliers of the Year on Feb. 2. The ...
Citizens of Humanity Partners With Buyout Firm
Huntington Park, Calif.–based Citizens of Humanity announced Feb. 2 a partnership with Boston-based buyout firm Berkshire Partners. The deal, which gives Berkshire 62.5 percent owners...
Executive Turmoil at Innovo
Innovo Group Inc., the maker of Joe’s Jeans and Indie apparel, may be delisted from the NASDAQ if it doesn’t get its board of directors in order....
Buy Now: Men's Resources Build Inventory for Immediate Delivery
Despite nearly two decades experience selling high-end women’s fashion, retailer Fred Levine waited until the last minute to begin placing orders for his new contemporary menswear store....
Lawsuit Filed Against Hale Bob
Stylist Angelika Bolliger has filed a lawsuit against apparel manufacturer Hale Bob, as well as Elle magazine, Marie Claire magazine and photographer TC Reiner, alleging that Vernon, Calif....
New Board, New Goals for FGI
Jen Uner, co-creator of the L.A. Fashion Awards, and Margaret Schell, co-owner of fashion public relations firm SPR, were named regional director and regional director elect of the F...
Tyte Hires l.e.i. Exec
Los Angeles–based manufacturer 4 Whatitsworth Inc., manufacturer of Tyte Jeans, Duplex, Beau Dawson and World Academy, has hired Peter Caminiti as president...
L.A. Factory Opens
Los Angeles–based manufacturer Sugar Moods Ltd. has opened up about 14,000 square feet of incubator space to start-up and small apparel companies at rates as low as $1.50 per square foot....
Denim Makers Expand Offerings
Despite rumblings of a denim bubble, two local denim makers are poised to launch new brands for Fall 2006. From jeans for women who buy men’s jeans, to denim for vintage purists and rock stars, to a brand for ...
Italian Denim Label Hopes New U.S. Campaign Is a Charm
In 1984, Replay positioned itself to be one of the first Italian denim labels to make a splash in the American jeans market. But the company stopped short of its initial efforts to launch its...
