TECHNOLOGY
LA Textile Brings Trends in Fabric and Technology to the Forefront
By Dorothy Crouch, Contributing Writer | October 15, 2026
Downtown Los Angeles’ California Market Center hosted its semiannual LA Textile event Sept. 29–Oct. 1. Fashion creatives attended the show to explore trends in fabrics, supply chain and manufacturing for Fall/Winter ’27–’28.
Lenzing Makes Strides in Fiber Identification Within Its E-Branding Service
Known for its commitment to sustainable-fiber cultivation, Lenzing has announced the expansion of its identification capabilities within the company’s E-Branding Service.
Archive Resale Uses a Brand-Centered Approach to Redefine Digital Resale
While sites that cater to consumers who want to bid adieu to their old clothing in exchange for a bit of cash have dominated the online resale space, Archive Resale has introduced a model that benefits both brands and sellers. Founded in 2020 by vintage-clothing enthusiast, Google alum and now Archive Resale Chief Executive Officer Emily Gittins and Ryan Rowe, the company’s chief technology officer who is a design, data and user-experience expert, the platform is quickly gaining traction to fill a void in the market.
LG, thredUP Give Clothes a ‘Second Life’ in new Partnership
Resale-as-a-Service platform thredUP Inc. and LG Electronics USA have partnered to help give clothes a second chance and reduce consumers’ fashion footprint.
Tukatech-Sowtex Partnership Affords Digital Design-and-Development Platform
Fashion-technology firms Tukatech and Sowtex have joined together on a collaboration, which will yield a 3D visualizer and design-lab solution that will reduce the time devoted to sampling processes. Launched July 8 throughout Asia, this digital platform allows all supply-chain members to work together through real data.
Thr3efold Launches With a Mission to Cultivate a Responsible Fashion Industry
Ethical fashion manufacturing is at the core of Jessica Kelly’s Thr3efold software-as-a-service business-to-business platform, which affords access to responsible supply-chain partners and invaluable guidance for apparel and soft-accessory brands.
ISKO, Soorty Team Up for Unique Collaboration
ISKO and Soorty have signed a landmark technology-licensing agreement that partners the two competitors on the production of fabric and garment collections.
Lectra-Gerber Deal Finalized
Lectra has finalized the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Gerber Technology. It completed the deal on a cash-free, debt-free basis for €175 million, or more than 207.5 million USD, in addition to 5 million newly issued Lectra shares to AIPCF VI LG, Gerber’s sole shareholder. The purchase was financed through a €140 million, or more than 166 million USD, loan and available cash.
Joor Raises $46 Million to Grow Wholesale Capabilities, Expansion
Joor has raised $46 million in Series D funding for the company’s investment in platform innovation, payments and financing, and continued global and vertical expansion.
New Epson SureColor F570 Pro Printer Announces Its Debut
Perfect for creating promotional products, Epson America’s new 24-inch SureColor F570 Professional Edition desktop dye-sublimation printer was introduced on June 24.
Etsy to Purchase Brazil-Based Elo7, Establish Presence in Latin America
Elo7, a privately held marketplace for unique, handmade items, will be acquired by Etsy, Inc., for $217 million after a definitive agreement is signed.
Ruby Has Partners With Brightpearl, Happy Returns
In order to continue offering its clients the best solutions in an ever-changing retail landscape, Ruby Has has partnered with Brightpearl and Happy Returns.
Vivienne Westwood Selects Mapp to Deliver Customer Personalization
Fashion house Vivienne Westwood has selected Mapp to provide the company’s customer-data platform.
NTWRK Tabs Jason Brown as First Chief Marketing Officer
NTWRK has tabbed Jason Brown, a former Foot Locker and PepsiCo marketer, as its first chief marketing officer.
Coloreel Readies for Growth by Hiring Sven Öquist as VP of Sales
In an effort to scale and target a market value over SEK 25 million, or more than $2.953 million USD, Sweden’s Coloreel has hired Sven Öquist as the company’s new vice president of sales.
VNTANA and Browzwear Partner to Ease High-Scale 3D Design Workflows
Joining together to better serve the apparel community, 3D content-management software provider VNTANA and 3D fashion-technology company Browzwear are aiming to aid brands by streamlining the use of 3D assets across e-commerce, social media and business-to-business sales.
