DAK Americas’ will increase the price for all Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) products by $0.03 per pound effective September 1, 2013. This increase is necessary due to the significant upward pressure on global raw material costs. DAK is committed to the polyester staple fibers business and will continue to supply quality products, services and innovation to its customers. About DAK Americas DAK Americas, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is wholly owned by Alfa S.A.B. de C.V. of Monterr

Travis & Company has unveiled the Cindy E. Barganier Textiles Fabric Collection. Travis & Company is one of the foremost trade-only showrooms in the Southeast. It represents the finest fabric houses in the world and is a premier supplier of goods to the design industry. Founder Dotty Travis said, "I love this line. The colors are fabulous. I really am pleased with it and I want big hunks lying around." Showroom representative Cathy Pirtle added, "We have nothing like these here."

After a long search for camo based fabrics, the All American Clothing Co. has officially released a new camo shirt. The new camo shirt will be available in both styles of long and short sleeve options. The fabric of the shirts will feature a wicking technology that pulls moisture away from the body. This allows for quicker evaporation as it keeps the skin dry and cool. The fabric is also made up of a 100% microdenier polyester fabric. Microdenier is a light, thin, synthetic fiber. It is th

Kohl’s Department Stores invites customers to work out for a cause this fall with Tek Gear athletic apparel and accessories from the Kohl’s Cares cause merchandise program, with 100 percent of the net profit going to support the fight against breast cancer. “We are thrilled to share our new Kohl’s Cares Tek Gear collection with customers this fall,” said Michelle Gass, Kohl’s chief customer officer. “The pieces feature everything needed to enjoy an active and stylish lifestyle at an incredibl

Founded to bring the highest quality in craftsmanship and design to the discriminating U.S. fashion market, élan Indique has carefully curated a timeless elegant fall line of new scarves that bridges the traditional and contemporary. The online boutique elanIndique.com provides a global platform for craftsmen and up-and-coming designers from India to showcase their talents to a broader audience, thus preserving the culture and techniques that have been passed down the generations for centurie

Popular U.S. retailers and manufacturers are increasingly turning to the breakthrough technology that may lead to the next industrial revolution. Forbes reports that Massachusetts-based footwear and apparel company New Balance is using 3D printers to print shoes, while jewelry makers and clothing designers are creating and producing higher volumes of merchandise through 3D printing. Shipping company United Parcel Service is experiencing immediate success after recently becoming the first n

A shirt sizing solution has arrived that solves a common fit problem for women -- no more button-popping or baggy-at-the-waist shirts. From the editors of InStyle magazine, comes InStyle Essentials, a collection of chic, white, button-front shirts using TrioFit, a patented sizing system that allows women to shop by bra size, ensuring a nearly custom-fit. The only shirts to be sold by bra size, the InStyle Essentials "Perfect White Shirt Collection" is available in 30 sizes ranging from 32B –

LF USA is forming a co-operation arrangement with Trinity International and Heritage to launch Kent & Curwen brand in the United States. Kent & Curwen is a brand with a proven track record in Asia under Trinity. The business will be conducted under BHB. This co-operation arrangement will be part of LF USA’s brand optimization initiative, and will allow LF USA to enter the better men’s business with a higher price point. This co-operation arrangement will have the leverage of Trinity’s

Gone are those days when fashion designers and apparel retailers, along with the media, used to set the market trends for clothing. With the advent of internet, apparel retailing, especially e-commerce, is mainly driven by the consumers. In a conversation with fibre2fashion, Mr. Paul Kendrick, marketing director of JD Williams Group, one of the leading online apparel companies in the UK, said, “The customer has to be heart of everything and the web has made them more knowledgeable about appar

Babies“R”Us announced the introduction of Sadie & Scout, a brand-new and exclusive collection of fashion-forward bedding and room décor for baby, to the company’s ever-growing assortment of differentiated merchandise offerings. From perfectly patterned sheets and blankets, to distinctive wall art, the fun, mix and match collection offers new and expectant parents the opportunity to create a variety of inspirational nursery décor options for their little one. The Sadie & Scout assortme