Apparel

Many around the world, especially the hip-hop community, have long worn apparel inspired by the legacy of cultural leader and human rights activist, Malcolm X. The long-awaited official online retail store for Malcolm X merchandise and curated lifestyle products launched on Black Friday. 2015 would have been his 90th birthday year and is the 50th…

Behnaz Farahi is an architect obsessed with cyborgs. "I've been reading a lot of British philosopher Andy Clark and his theories about how we have already become cyborgs. Our iPads, our iPhones, our laptops have already made us cyborgs. I'm interested to explore that further," she said. The University of Southern California Ph.D. candidate—who also…

With the holiday season underway, presidential candidates have been adding holiday-themed promotional merchandise to their Web stores. From sweaters fit for an "ugly sweater party" to decorations to hang on the tree, candidates from both ends of the political spectrum are getting in…

The yarn-forward rule of origin under the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), which requires TPP countries to use yarn produced from a TPP country in textiles to qualify for duty-free access, is expected to increase the export competitiveness of Malaysia's textile industry. Higher demand for yarn produced in TPP countries also is expected to spur textile…

Whether it's for a tourist looking to commemorate his or her trip or a Toronto native showing city pride, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) memorabilia, including T-shirts, prints, pillows and more, is easy to find. However, the TTC doesn't make any money from…

Terry Town, San Diego, a supplier of towels, blankets and robes, recently hired Esmeralda Anaya to head its marketing expansion as marketing coordinator. Anaya, a recent graduate of San Diego State University, has achieved accolades for her work with medium-to-large sized companies in southern…

Citing droughts, temperature shifts and other impacts that will make apparel production “more difficult and costly,” the CEOs of seven top global apparel companies have issued a statement calling on government leaders to reach a strong climate-change agreement at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 21) in Paris that will stop the growth…

There is a major warning for shoppers after federal agents have made a bust of high-end counterfeit items in California's South Bay Area. Earlier this month at the De Anza College Flea Market, they seized more than $500,000 in fake merchandise. Purses, jewelry, sports jerseys, hats and shoes are just a sampling of the more…

alphabroder, Trevose, Pa., announced the addition of Bodek and Rhodes, Philadelphia, to its family of brands. “As a family business, Bodek and Rhodes gave careful consideration to our customers and employees, and we feel that we have chosen a partner that matches our values and commitment,” said Mike Rhodes, CEO of Bodek and Rhodes. Rhodes…

Sheriff Mike Jolley of Georgia's Harris County caused a national stir last week when he posted a sign outside his department that reads: “WARNING: Harris County is politically incorrect. We say: Merry Christmas, God Bless America and In God We Trust. We…