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Wrangler Adopts STORM COTTON™ Technology for the Thai Market

September 12, 2019

Wrangler brand in Thailand adopted the STORM COTTON™ technology on men’s and women’s hoodies and men’s t-shirts. The STORM COTTON™ technology provides a durable water repellent finish to provide protection for all adventures – rain or shine. Wrangler calls out...

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Executive Cotton Update: September 2019

September 10, 2019

Concern about slowing economic conditions has resurfaced. Indices of manufacturing activity, which can serve as leading indicators for overall economic activity, signaled contraction for the U.S., the U.K., Germany, South Korea, and Japan last month.

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JOANN Fabrics Adopts TOUGH COTTON™ Technology

September 5, 2019

JOANN Fabrics, one of the leading fabric and craft retailers, has adopted the TOUGH COTTON™ technology on 100% cotton twill fabrics in multiple colorways. TOUGH COTTON™ technology is proven to improve strength, durability, and abrasion resistance that lasts the life...

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Monthly Economic Letter: August 2019

August 14, 2019

All benchmark prices decreased over the past month. The NY December contract set new life-of-contract lows in dropping from 63 to 58 cents/lb between mid-July and early August.

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Executive Cotton Update: August 2019

August 6, 2019

According to the advance (preliminary) estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the U.S. grew at a 2.1% annualized rate in the second quarter.

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