EBay expands Authenticity Guarantee to streetwear

Items from nine brands including Supreme and Off-White are eligible, with more to be added at the end of September, including Adidas, Nike and Gucci.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • June 2, 2023

Garments, textiles among most at-risk products of being manufactured with forced labor: report

In Walk Free’s 2023 Global Slavery Index, project leaders analyzed which items may have forced labor hidden in their supply chains.

By Laurel Deppen • May 25, 2023

Chanel buys partial stake of Italian yarn maker Cariaggi

The French luxury fashion house teamed up with Brunello Cucinelli in a joint agreement, with both now owning 24.5% of the natural fibers supplier.

By Laurel Deppen • May 24, 2023

Lululemon inks multiyear partnership to recycle nylon, polyester

The deal with Samsara Eco marks the activewear maker’s first minority investment in a recycling company.

By Laurel Deppen • May 22, 2023

Shein invests $70M toward upgrading its supply chain

The company hopes its five-year financial commitment will improve conditions at its third-party manufacturing suppliers.

By Howard Ruben • May 16, 2023

Out of fashion: Apparel manufacturing needs a tech update

Tied to fax machines and Excel spreadsheets, many companies are resistant to change and slow to adapt to new ways of doing business.

By Krishna Thakker • May 10, 2023

PVH launches supplier finance program tied to sustainability goals

Vendors for the apparel company can get discounts on loans if they hit environmental and social targets.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 8, 2023

Los Angeles makes accommodations for worker demands in Fashion District rezoning

A key city council committee agreed this week to add provisions for affordable housing and preserve manufacturing ahead of next month’s vote.

By Lara Ewen • April 26, 2023

How good is secondhand apparel for the planet, really?

Consumers and brands are embracing resale as a way to address fashion’s poor environmental track record, but it may be too little, too late.

By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2023

Lululemon debuts plant-based nylon shirts

Made in collaboration with sustainable materials company Geno, the products have the same lightweight feel as its other apparel, the company said.

By Cara Salpini • April 20, 2023

Environmental nonprofit Canopy secures $60M in funding

The group, which has partnerships with LVMH and Stella McCartney, develops policy initiatives, maps supply chains and creates plans for fashion companies to reduce their climate impact.

By Lara Ewen • April 18, 2023

Labor watchdog backs calls to increase minimum wage for Bangladeshi garment workers

The movement comes after apparel factory employees in Asian countries saw heavy pay decreases and lost work during the pandemic. 

By Natalie Schwartz • April 17, 2023

Inventory up 34% at PVH as orders ship faster, earlier

As supply chain disruption eases, the owner of the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands is getting back to normal product flow.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 3, 2023

3 years later: How COVID-19 exposed the vulnerability of suppliers and workers to the power of big buyers

A tidal wave of order cancellations in early 2020 had dire repercussions for laborers and their families. The consequences are still being felt.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 31, 2023

China tariffs lifted US production but hurt downstream industries: report

Part of a 315-page report from the U.S. International Trade Commission analyzed how much tariffs reduced the value of cut-and-sew apparel imports from the country.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 23, 2023

David’s Bridal releases wedding gown collection made partly from recycled fibers

The company said it wants to appeal to consumers who are looking for more sustainable options for big purchases.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 23, 2023

Next Level Apparel strikes partnership with Dominican Republic textile manufacturer

The California-based apparel maker said it was working with Grupo M to increase sustainability and transparency in its supply chain.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 22, 2023

Nike discontinues use of kangaroo leather, following Puma

Following the announcement, Adidas is the only remaining major player in the soccer category with ties to the kangaroo leather industry.

By Lara Ewen • March 16, 2023

Puma introduces kangaroo leather-free version of King soccer cleat

The new Puma King Supercharge edition replaces kangaroo leather components with a proprietary nylon core upper that contains at least 20% recycled material.

By Lara Ewen • March 7, 2023

How manufacturers can tackle supply chain costs in 2023

With budgets tightening in an uncertain economy, experts weigh in on how companies can plan for the year ahead and stay resilient.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 14, 2023

Shein questioned on potential forced labor in its supply chain

Three U.S. senators are asking whether the fast-fashion giant's clothing contain banned cotton from China’s Xinjiang region. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 14, 2023