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Robotics innovation is key to reshoring the $1T apparel manufacturing industry

Robotics Business Review

Sewing machines were controlled via ROS to synchronized apparel operation with a robot. Source: ARM Institute A staggering 97% of the apparel sold and worn in the U.S. is made overseas, according to the American Apparel & Footwear Association. PPE was rationed for medical professionals in 2020, but even that wasn’t enough.

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Unisync announces board leadership structure

Canadian Manufacturing

a multi-divisional company that specializes in domestic and import apparel manufacturing. Leveraging my experience in apparel manufacturing and apparel brand building, I believe I can contribute significantly to the company’s growth and help navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

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US Manufacturing PMI inched up to 47.7% in February

AU Manufacturing

In the last two months, the Manufacturing PMI has been at its lowest levels since May 2020, when it stood at 43.5 This figure, which came in below the market expectation of 48, represents the third month of recession for the total economy following a 30-month growth. per cent, the latest update found.

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Non-profit says Lululemon is ‘greenwashing’, calls for competition probe

Canadian Manufacturing

A statement from Stand.earth says Lululemon has been using the slogan “Be Planet” as part of its “impact agenda” released in 2020, but the company’s own reports reveal a doubling of greenhouse-gas emissions since then. million tonnes, up from about 830,000 tonnes in 2020. per cent. .”

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Daizee expands manufacturing capacity for its Delica Wash brand

Canadian Manufacturing

While proprietary in its design, Delica Wash is a laundry care system for both washing machines and driers that stops the untimely destruction of ‘hand wash only’ items such as lingerie and athleisure apparel from tearing, snags, and the improper rinsing of harmful detergent residue. dollars in 2020, at a CAGR of 4.5%

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Europe Takes the Lead in Sustainable Growth

MEM

All these proposals fall under the ambitious purview of the European Green Deal, first approved in 2020, whose goal is to achieve incremental sustainable growth so that Europe becomes the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. Green Deal legislation has proven most adaptable to the times. Food and pharmaceutical products will be excluded.

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Europe Takes the Lead in Sustainable Growth

MEM

All these proposals fall under the ambitious purview of the European Green Deal, first approved in 2020, whose goal is to achieve incremental sustainable growth so that Europe becomes the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. Green Deal legislation has proven most adaptable to the times. Food and pharmaceutical products will be excluded.

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