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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.
Ports to Keep Gates Open Longer to Ease Congestion
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Juniors Co. Moves Into Bigger Headquarters
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Apparel Consultants Wilhelm, D'Arienzo Join Forces
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Importers Roll the Dice on Chinese-Made Apparel
Apparel importers bringing goods in from China are becoming a bit like gamblers....
Three Divisions for Barbara Lesser
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Von Dutch Sues Former Designer
Von Dutch Originals, a Los Angeles company known for its graphic T-shirts and celebrity following, has filed a lawsuit against its former head designer, Christian Audigier, who left ...
DIR Revokes Licenses for Two Contractors
As part of its aggressive crackdown on garment manufacturers that operate outside the law, California’s Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) revoked the licenses of two garment shops and deni...
New at Lost Clothing
Lost Clothing USA added two new positions to its sales and marketing department in a move to grow the surf and skate brand....
Sweeps on Garment Shops Uncover Violations
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Exploring China as a New Apparel Frontier
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The CMC's New Team
New management prepares for first market, coming changes ...
More Apparel Retailers and Manufacturers Go Green
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Cristina Angarola Moves to the Cooper Design Space
After seven years at the California Market Center, the Cristina Angarola showroom moved to the Cooper Design Space at the end of May for the Los Angeles Fall II Mar...
Rosasen Opens New Office, Showroom
Rosasen opened a new office and showroom on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles as part of its effort to expand the market for its golf-influenced sportswear....
Knitwear Line Stacia Launches in California
Like many immigrants to California, New York–based Stacy Johnson reinvented herself. ...
