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.
FactoryLA Incubator Closes Its Doors
After running an indie operation that championed the cause of locally designed and produced clothing and accessories, FactoryLA has closed the doors to its store and fashion incubator, located in the heart of the LA Fashion District.
New Lines at LA Fashion Market
New Lines
Made In America Resources
Made In America Resource Guide
Eden Eco and Little Eden: Eco-Friendly Swimwear for All
Emily Fioravanti is inspired by her years living in Santa Cruz and surfing iconic West Coast surf spots.
Staples USA: Los Angeles Label Has Been Focused on Domestic Production for More Than Three Decades
Staples USA is making its clothes in LA even though 97.5 percent of garments sold in the United States come from overseas.
Marine Layer: Specialty Fabrics, Specialized Fits
Michael Natenshon switched careers and revved up what may be a new wave in T-shirts.
Ortiz Industry: Performance Gets Professional
Ortiz Industry has the sophisticated look of a contemporary men’s and women’s line but is engineered to perform.
New CEO at Not Your Daughter’s Jeans
On Jan. 7, Robert C. Skinner Jr. was appointed the new CEO of Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, a blue-jeans company now called NYDJ and based in Vernon, Calif.
FactoryLA Incubator Closes Its Doors
After running an indie operation that championed the cause of locally designed and produced clothing and accessories, FactoryLA has closed the doors to its store and fashion incubator, located in the heart of the LA Fashion District.
The United States Is Manufacturing More Apparel Than in Recent Years
Apparel production in the United States saw an 8.5 percent jump in 2012 over 2011 as American shoppers focused more on buying domestically made clothing.
Industry Voices: 10 Immigration Tips for California Employers in the Fashion Industry
It’s no secret that the fashion industry is a labor-intensive business in California that is fueled by the availability of foreign workers in various sectors of the industry.
Cross Colours Bringing the Brand Back
Carl Jones will officially relaunch Cross Colours at the Jan. 7–8 run of the Agenda trade show in Long Beach, Calif.
2013 Year in Review: In Memoriam
Mel Matsui, denim expert and founder, Simply Blue, Christopher Blue, Indigo Hand and Pulp
New California Laws Will Affect the Workplace in 2014
Ringing in the new year means ringing in a raft of new employment laws that take effect on Jan. 1.
Carlos Arias Joins Walter Wilhelm Associates
Most people know Carlos Arias as the blue-jeans guy. For several years, he was president of Guatemala-based American Denimatrix, the largest blue-jeans manufacturer in Central America.
