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6 Intelligent Textiles Developments

In addition to the performance properties such as moisture management, UV protection, anti-microbial and so forth, there are innovations that are pushing science and technology to the edges of our imagination. 

Compression Wear

 Compression garments are fast becoming athletes’ secret weapon for boosting performance.

  Logistics
China’s Newest Trade Route

Can re-exporting from Thailand solve China’s export restriction woes?

  Currencies, Tax and Tariffs
Exporters Fear Impending Tax Rebate Reduction

Rumors of a reduction in the tax rebates on exports have manufacturers worried.

  Materials
  Labor
Bangladesh Workers Find an Unlikely Ally

The steel mills in the U.S. are a long way from the garment factories in Bangladesh, but in the past few months they have gotten a lot closer.  We have been anticipating, for the past year and half....

  Sourcing
Thailand Cashes In On Apparel

Thai manufacturers believe that their industry will remain one of the nation’s ‘cash cows.’

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