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This Labor Day marks the 125th anniversary of the national holiday that celebrates and honors the American worker. For a lot of people, it’s a day that symbolizes the end of summer, marked by a trip to the beach, a barbecue, or a day of shopping sales. But it began as an observance of the nation’s labor force, and all that it produced here.

For most of the apparel industry, that has all changed, with production taking place around the world. Perhaps that’s why the brands that still produce in the U.S. feel a sense of pride about it—and believe their customers do, too.

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Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) today announced a new water action strategy that represents an evolution in thinking around water use in a global supply chain, particularly in areas already facing water stress, and a new way to define successful water stewardship in manufacturing. It leverages the latest water science and data, consultations with leading water experts, and the company’s own water management experience and leadership over the past three decades to set a new standard for the company and the industry.

Related Keywords: apparel, cloathing fiber, cotton, FABRICAST, fabrics, manufacturing, Nanotex, technology, yarn

If anyone doubts the staying power of cotton, consider that it was used 7,000 years ago for clothing in Ancient India, according to “The History of Clothing.” Its popularity has only continued, as modern performance technology has enhanced cotton’s natural properties so brands and designers can meet consumer demand for the fiber.

Nanotex, a leading provider of nanotechnology solutions for textiles, has a number of innovations that are applicable to cotton, said Kathryn Czuchra, marketing manager.

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Considering the number of apparel retailers on the ground and online, it would appear to be a winning category. But broad sales trends are not in the sector's favor.

Several apparel retailers are struggling. Ascena is regrouping as sales plummet, unloading its discount banners entirely. L Brands is propped up by its personal care brand Bath & Body Works as Victoria's Secret loses share. J. Crew is in disarray, hobbled by debt and putting its hopes into its much smaller Madewell brand.

Related Keywords: apparel, Bangladesh, China, clothing, cotton, export, fabric, import, India, Textile, Vietnam, yarn

India ranked fifth in the global textile and clothing exports in 2018 though it was in the second position between 2014 and 2017, according to the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry.

Sanjay K. Jain, chairman of the Confederation, has said in a press release that the space vacated by China was largely occupied by the least developed countries, including Vietnam and Bangladesh. India has not been able to tap the opportunities because of its competitive disadvantages and trade barriers in the international markets.

Related Keywords: apparel, Bangladesh, China, exports, fabrics, fiber, Garments, Imports, manufacturing, readymade

Apparel industrialists here expressed worry over the duty free import trade of ready made garments (RMG)from Bangladesh. China has taken undue advantage of the free trade and is selling goods to India, they said.

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Tractor Supply Co., a rural lifestyle retailer based in the United States, announced today the launch of a new exclusive apparel line, Ridgecut Toughwear. Ridgecut features workwear apparel and insulated outerwear created especially for people who regularly put their clothing through conditions that go beyond normal wear and tear. Available only at Tractor Supply, the apparel line features durable fabric and wear-resistant technology that is unparalleled in the marketplace.

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Global apparel retailer Gap Inc. today announced that it has signed a 90 Megawatt (MW) virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for the Aurora Wind Project with Enel Green Power North America, marking one of the largest offsite renewable energy contracts by an apparel retailer. The 12-year agreement is Gap Inc.’s latest renewable energy deal and will enable the company to reach its 2020 goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for its owned and operated facilities by 50 percent compared to 2015.

Related Keywords: 12 billion, 2018, apparel, brand, Dubai, Dubai Chamber, Sales, womenswear

The value of apparel sales in the UAE amounted to $12.3 billion in 2018, registering an annual growth rate of about 4.8%, while the sector is expected to see stronger performance over the 2019-2023 period, new analysis released by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed.

Related Keywords: apparel, AR, Augmented Reality, CGTrader, fashion, Garments, IKAR, manufacturer, retail

Here’s a technology to offer an enhanced product visualisation! And IKAR is initiating efforts to make this happen.

The Israel-based designer and manufacturer of seamless garment, has collaborated with CGTrader, one of the world’s largest sources of licensable stock and custom 3D models, to transform the traditional 2D visualisation of products to 3D and Augmented Reality (AR) visualisation for its intimate and activewear lines.

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