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SJ is a global resource for news and information tailored for apparel and textile executives working on the supply chain side of the business.

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South Korea's Hyosung has made a big bet on bio-BDO, investing $1 billion in a Vietnam plant that has begun producing the spandex feedstock from sugarcane instead of fossil fuels. Learn more about the production scale up of its bio-based fibers. https://t.co/5xpTaKsL2z

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Happy Birthday to the blue jean, which turns 153 today! Read the latest Lifestyle Monitor from @CottonInc for insights into the garment's history, its enduring popularity and what's driving current denim trends. https://t.co/dN2pOjEtKX

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South Korea-based manufacturer Hansae has been building up its design capabilities to meet its customers' needs. Discover how its Barcelona office supports R&D, market intelligence and more while also shortening lead times and boosting collaboration: https://t.co/m68qpBeBct

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Pieces like T-shirts, jeans and button-front shirts are timeless staples, and brands and consumers say there’s a reason why they’re still the foundation of every wardrobe. Learn more about how brands are injecting newness into these styles in @CottonInc's Lifestyle Monitor. https://t.co/JQDyBVHNVn

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“The real danger of locking into a pre-season plan is that by the time you realize it’s wrong, it’s often too late to fix it without taking a significant financial hit." @Aptean's Alain Tessier

Watch our webinar to hear how to unlock in-season adaptability. https://t.co/53OD05VzgX

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US Denim Mills‘ Autumn/Winter 27–28 collection is centered on transformation—how denim evolves through wear and time. Discover the collection's concepts, which range from selvedge denim to drapier textiles: https://t.co/jERzAd1iCv

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"I refuse to contribute to the world of 100% plastic ‘luxury,’" says designer Becca Flood. Read @CottonInc's Lifestyle Monitor to see how she and other young designers are incorporating sustainability into their creations, including their material choices. https://t.co/eMwkjVjUWn

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76% of U.S. consumers say they’re motivated to take environmentally friendly actions. In apparel, one way to take action around Earth Day and beyond is by choosing natural fibers like cotton. Read the latest Lifestyle Monitor from @CottonInc to learn more: https://t.co/BH07DYCCPK

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Happy Earth Day! Read Sourcing Journal's newly launched Sustainability Report for global stories about the industry's progress and remaining hurdles. Download your copy here: https://t.co/9zHpFlmVcD

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Higher cotton prices could help producers, but growers are also being squeezed by rising input costs. In his latest letter, @CottonInc's Jon Devine discusses what geopolitical upheaval and uncertainty could mean for cotton production, demand & pricing: https://t.co/GxvZOAorvj

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From April 27-30 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Fashion InStyle—organized by @HKTDC—will gather suppliers across apparel categories, including components & technology. From a next-gen material hub to seminars, here's what to see: https://t.co/aucOCU8ryo

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A chief lever for lower impact cotton growing is the adoption of regenerative farming methods. Learn more about @trustuscotton's Field Partner Program, which provides brands and retailers with access to verified, traceable regenerative cotton at scale. https://t.co/BPlWTaE7iE

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Our In-Season Agility webinar is today at 1 pm ET. Join us live to hear how to use AI to improve planning, protect margins and make in-season inventory adjustments. Register here: https://t.co/hd4ELf43Ns

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Traditional forecasting methods were sufficient in times of stability, but now relying on pre-season prediction alone can be costly. Join our webinar to hear insights on how to enable in-season decision-making from @Aptean and Retail Strategy Group: https://t.co/hd4ELf43Ns

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Titled “Lead Transformation – Generate Impact,” @LenzingGroup's 2025 Annual and Sustainability Report shares how the cellulosic fiber maker is helping the industry lower the footprint of textile products. Discover more about the group's ESG strategy: https://t.co/wKlXTPHc4B

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“Plans should not be fixed seasonal assumptions but rather living strategies that continuously adjust based on real-time performance and constraint signals." @Aptean's Alain Tessier

Learn how breaking down siloes & AI enable proactive, in-season planning. https://t.co/n6hJu4G1be

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Our Microplastics and the Macroeconomy survey and sweepstakes close tomorrow! Please take a few minutes to tell us about your companies' strategies for product design, assortments, pricing and more. https://t.co/0TgEJNrQsK

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Last chance! Take our survey and help Sourcing Journal benchmark the industry's strategies around microplastics, consumer behavior shifts and the economy. https://t.co/0TgEJNrQsK

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Our Microplastics and the Macroeconomy survey is closing soon! Please take a few minutes to share your companies' strategies around product development, assortment planning and more: https://t.co/0TgEJNrQsK

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Sourcing Journal needs your input to better understand sourcing and product development strategies in the industry! Please take a few minutes to fill out our Microplastics & the Macroeconomy survey and let us know what’s driving your company’s strategies: https://t.co/0TgEJNrQsK