If you make or sell any kind of textile product in California, this is what you face today: Your as-yet-undetermined future costs will 'shift to an eco-modulated model,' actual numbers not yet known.
Models prepare backstage as designers, celebrities, editors, and buyers gather in Paris for the opening day of Paris Haute Couture Week Fall/Winter 2026. The prestigious four-day event showcases the world’s finest handcrafted fashion creations. Published [...]
The French luxury group is acquiring Charvet, a Parisian brand that dates to the 1830s, in a bid to add some men’s wear savoir-faire to its portfolio.
Though electric machines are now standard, the Venezuelan weaver Margarita Mora has clung to a mix of ancestral Indigenous and Spanish practices to create surprisingly modern work.
Linen scarves, cotton aprons and dishtowels adorn the entrances to souvenir shops, many of which are run by Bangladeshis whose home country shares Portugal's rich tradition of textile manufacturing.
In years past, the U.S. was referred to as "King Cotton" for its prodigious output of the fiber wanted by the rest of the world. The "Plant Not Plastic" initiative may see a rebirth of that sentiment.
China surpassed Germany as Spain's leading supplier of goods in early 2026, raising concerns over a widening trade deficit and growing economic dependence on Beijing.
China surpassed Germany as Spain’s leading supplier of goods in early 2026, raising concerns over a widening trade deficit and growing economic dependence on Beijing. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: China has overtaken Germany as Spain ‘s top supplier of goods during the first quarter of 2026 , accounting for 11.6 percent of Spain’s imports compared to Germany’s 11.4 percent. This marks a significant shift in trade dynamics, as Germany has historically held this position. DETAIL: Key imports from China include electronics, machinery, and textiles, which have steadily gained market share in Spain, led by the Socialist Party under Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. German exports, meanwhile, have been impacted by rising energy costs,…Open
A test verified by The New York Times found that clothes for some of the viral dolls contained cotton from the Xinjiang region of China, which is banned in the United States.
An invention at the heart of our modern world helped create radios, cars and smartphones. The team from Planet Money traces the origins back to a fight over who invented the sewing machine.
Bangladesh is taking steps to conserve electricity, which its factories need to keep stitching together the world’s clothing.