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Industry veteran Carlos Arias appointed CEO of Jeanologia

Jeanologia is a technology solutions company focused on the denim finishing industry

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AAPN, Industry Fondly Remembers Page Ashby, CCW Founder

Page died peacefully at home on October 25 at age 76 after a courageous battle with cancer.

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AAPN Member Gerber Announces Opening of New York City Innovation Center

The Center is the first of its kind in the industry.

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AAPN Member REI Will Encourage Shoppers to #OptOutside on Black Friday

REI will be closed on Black Friday, but their employees will still be working, just in a very different way.

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AAPN Member Patagonia's Yvon Chouinard on Sustainability, Amazon and More

Fast Company recently published a great interview with AAPN member Patagonia's 81 year founder Yvon Chouinard.

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The State of Skills in the Apparel Industry 2020 | Global Survey

MOTIF is looking to hear your expert opinions

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Compelling Editorial on Plastics by Founders of AAPN Member Allbirds

Allbirds doesn't see environmental practices and products as just a “nice to have.”

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New AAPN Membership Benefit from MOTIF

AAPN members can enjoy a special offer from MOTIF. Click through to learn more.

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Nanotex joins AAPN

Nanotex was founded in 1998 by Dr. David Soane, former polymer chemist and Vice Chairman of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University o...

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AAPN Member A&E Releases 100% Recycled Thread Line, ECO100

ECO100 is a new line of 100% recycled, industrial sewing threads.

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AAPN Member Lenzing's Fibers Are Certified Fully Biodegradable

The Lenzing Group received confirmation of the full biodegradability of its fibers in fresh water by the independent research laboratory Organic Waste...

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AAPN Member Cap Yarns Partner With Spanish Spinner to Create Low Impact Yarns

CAP Yarns, a specialty yarns manufacturer, and Hilaturas Ferre, a Spanish spinner, have reached an agreement to spin recover® ring spun yarns in CAP’s...