INDUSTRY ISSUES
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.
Karsan Stakes Claim for Refined Style in Men’s Basics
Rahim Karsan has had a dual life. During the week, he has been assembling marketing campaigns for growing tech and higher-education clients.
Art Institute Fashion Students Scramble After Their College Shuts Down
For 150 fashion students at the Art Institute of Hollywood, their future now hangs in the balance after their college closed without warning earlier this month.
Grayson Debuts as the More Affordable Sibling of Premium Shirting Brand Frank & Eileen
Upon the 10-year anniversary of her premium-shirting brand Frank & Eileen, Audrey McLoghlin wanted to create a new product exclusively for women who work hard for luxurious products but might not be able to spend $250 for a single shirt.
NCTO Elects Glen Raven CEO to 2019 Chairman Post
During its 16th annual meeting, the National Council of Textile Organizations elected its 2019 officers.
Guess? Inc. Reports Solid Earnings for Fiscal 2019
Guess? Inc. has been undergoing a lot of executive changes this year, but that didn’t hamper its bottom line.
Koral Expands Into Men’s Activewear
For several years now, Los Angeles designer Ilana Kugel has been the creative drive behind the Koral label, which has been producing high-end, stylish activewear for women who value quality and design.
S&S Activewear Shutters California Warehouse, Opens New Facility in Nevada
S&S Activewear, the 31-year-old distributor of wholesale apparel, is laying off 136 employees as it prepares to close down its large warehouse in Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
The Doneger Group Appoints Michelle Evans to New EVP of Merchandising Role
Fashion- and retail-strategy firm The Doneger Group announced the appointment of Michelle Evans to the newly created role of executive vice president of merchandising.
New Executive Vice President of Sales at Jerry Leigh
Jerry Leigh, the Los Angeles apparel manufacturer and brand-management company, announced the promotion of Michelle Roback to the role of executive vice president of sales, juniors and the David Lerner brand.
The Sustainable Fashion Forum Provides a Tech Focus for Green Apparel Manufacturing
Working toward a cleaner and greener apparel industry was the mission of the Sustainable Fashion Forum, held at the California Market Center on March 7during the March 6–8 run of the LA Textile show.
S-Team: Looking for an Active Difference
When Leo Leedy founded S-Team in 2015, he thought the label should have something for everyone. So it was only logical that the Los Angeles brand would expand on its vast collection of eveningwear, ready-to-wear and accessories to design an activewear line to keep in step with the growing demand for that category.
Deckers Brands to Close Camarillo Distribution Center and Lay Off Nearly 100 Employees
Deckers Brands—parent company of footwear-and-lifestyle brands Ugg, Koolaburra by Ugg, Teva, Hoka One One and Sanuk—will permanently close its Camarillo, Calif., distribution center by Aug. 31.
Dirtymilk Label Rebounds With New Style and Attitude
Designer Daniel Antonio is breathing new life into his Dirtymilk label, which is being resurrected after being dormant for several years.
The Frances Austen Brand Elevates Ecologically Sound Classics to a Heritage Level
Launched by Margaret Coblentz in 2017, the Frances Austen brand was founded in San Francisco to provide responsibly crafted, classic cashmere pieces to consumers who are concerned about how their clothing is made.
Intimates Company ThirdLove Completes a $55-million Fundraising Round
San Francisco direct-to-consumer women’s intimate-apparel company ThirdLove announced the completion of a $55-million round of fund-raising.
