Every day, we make choices about what to buy – from clothes and groceries to tools and toys. But have you ever thought about where those products come from? Choosing American-made products is one way to support our local economy, create jobs, and ensure a brighter...

Fast fashion is possible because of international trade. Each year, the global fashion industry generates more than $4 trillion USD and provides families with affordable clothing options. However, as fast fashion continues to grow, so does awareness of pressing issues...

Bans in California and New York on textile articles and apparel containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) will take effect January 1, 2025. That same day, Colorado will commence its phased approach to prohibit PFAS in outdoor apparel for severe wet...

Fast fashion is everywhere – in just about every mall, in the feeds of influencers on social media promoting overconsumption, and in ads constantly popping up online. Its focus on the continual production of new clothing is marked by speedy fashion cycles that give it...

Clothing 2.0, the only company in the world that delivers doses of a natural, pain-relieving active ingredient through clothing, and The Marena Group LLC, the leading provider of medical-grade post-surgical compression garments, announce their alliance to bring...

The second conversation in SPESA’s Legacy Series is between SPESA President Michael McDonald (the interviewer) and his father Mackey McDonald, former Chairman and CEO of VF Corporation. Here you’ll learn about Mackey’s journey into the industry and insights on how to...