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July 22nd, 2026
Why Egypt Is Becoming One of the Most Talked-About Sourcing Destinations in Apparel
While much of the sourcing conversation in 2026 has centered on tariff disruptions and the scramble to move supply chains out of China, one country has been quietly posting numbers that are hard to ignore: Egypt. In January 2026 alone,…
July 22nd, 2026
Toronto Is 63 Days Away. Here Is How to Make the Most of ATS Canada 2026.
Toronto is 63 days away. For Canadian apparel and textile buyers, that number means something specific: there are 63 days left to walk into Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada with a clear sourcing problem to solve, instead of showing up to browse and…
July 10th, 2026
If you source activewear, outdoor apparel, or technical textiles for the Canadian market, something worth knowing just got confirmed for September. Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada is launching a first-of-its-kind Outdoor Pavilion at the 2026 Toronto show, a dedicated sourcing zone…
June 29th, 2026
Tomorrow the CUSMA Review Begins. Here Is What Canadian Apparel Buyers Need to Know Today.
Today is June 29. Tomorrow, July 1, Canada, the United States, and Mexico sit down for their first trilateral meeting to formally open the CUSMA review. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is in Utah right now, on his third trip to…
June 16th, 2026
Canada Wants CUSMA Renewed. Trump Says He Does Not. Here Is What Happens on July 1
Fifteen days from now, the CUSMA review begins officially. Canada wants a 16-year renewal. Trump said six days ago he is “not looking to renew.” His trade officials are in active negotiations with both Canada and Mexico at the same…
June 11th, 2026
This week, the U.S. Trade Representative proposed something that caught a lot of Canadian apparel importers off guard: an additional 10% tariff on goods from Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and Taiwan, based on allegations that these countries have failed…
May 20th, 2026
The CUSMA Deadline Most Canadian Buyers Are Missing Is June 1, Not July 1
Most people in the Canadian apparel industry are watching July 1 as the CUSMA deadline. But there is a date that matters more, and it is 12 days from now. Under Article 34.7 of CUSMA, the United States is required…
May 18th, 2026
44 Days to the CUSMA Review. Here Is What Canadian Apparel Buyers Need to Do Before July 1
July 1 is 44 days away. That’s the date the CUSMA Free Trade Commission review officially begins, and for Canadian apparel and textile buyers, it’s the most consequential trade deadline in years. Not because everything changes on July 1, but…
May 11th, 2026
The CUSMA Review Is Coming — Here’s What Canadian Apparel Buyers Actually Need to Know
Two weeks ago, Canada’s chief trade negotiator told CBC News something that every apparel buyer and sourcing professional in this country needs to hear: July 1 is a checkpoint, not a cliff. Janice Charette, Canada’s lead negotiator for the CUSMA…
May 5th, 2026
Honduras: The Apparel Sourcing Destination Canadian Buyers Can No Longer Ignore
Here’s something that might surprise you: the t-shirt you’re wearing right now has a very good chance of being made in Honduras. Not China. Not Bangladesh. Honduras — a country that has quietly become one of the most strategic apparel…
May 4th, 2026
Canadian retail is being redrawn — and international sourcing partners are in demand
A year ago, Hudson’s Bay was still standing. Barely — but standing. Today, every one of its 96 stores is gone, 15 million square feet of Canadian retail real estate is being reimagined, and the buyers who sourced through or…
April 29th, 2026
Partner Spotlight: Neutronium Headwear — Custom Headwear Without the Guesswork
Anyone who has sourced custom headwear through an overseas factory knows the feeling: you send your artwork into a time zone gap, wait weeks for samples that come back slightly off, and spend the next month hoping the bulk order…
April 22nd, 2026
Canadian Apparel importers may be owed money — and the clock is ticking
Two days ago — April 20, 2026 — a significant update landed quietly for Canadian apparel importers. Businesses that served as the Importer of Record and paid U.S. tariffs on non-CUSMA compliant goods under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act…
April 6th, 2026
Partner Spotlight: Canadian Apparel Federation — The Voice of Canada’s Apparel Industry
Behind every import that clears Canadian customs, every label that meets federal compliance standards, and every trade policy conversation that affects how Canadian apparel brands source and sell — there is an organization working to make sure the industry’s voice…
March 31st, 2026
Partner Spotlight: TESTEX — The Certification Partner Behind Sustainable Textile Trade
When a Canadian buyer asks a supplier for proof that their fabric is safe, ethically produced, or environmentally sound, there’s a very good chance the answer comes in the form of a TESTEX certificate. TESTEX is an independent Swiss testing…
March 23rd, 2026
MAGIC Las Vegas February 2026: What Apparel Buyers Took Home
MAGIC Las Vegas closed its doors on February 19 after three days at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and the industry left with a clear picture of what the next buying season looks like — and what questions remain unanswered….
March 12th, 2026
Canada’s Textile Trade Under CUSMA: What Importers Need to Know Right Now
The trade agreement that governs nearly every textile and apparel shipment crossing North America’s borders is heading into a mandatory review — and Canadian importers who are waiting to see how it plays out may already be falling behind. The…
June 3rd, 2025
Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada 2025 Tradeshow in Toronto and Montreal
Toronto, ON – June 2, 2025 – Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada (ATSC), the nation’s premier apparel and textile expo, is celebrating its 10th edition with events in Montreal on September 26 during Montreal Fashion Week and continuing in Toronto from…
April 7th, 2025
Trump’s Tariffs Hitting Asian Exporters and Tricking Down to the USA Consumer
The latest US tariff overhaul marks a major policy shift with far-reaching effects on global trade, particularly for Asian garment exporters, who have long dominated US apparel imports. The changes force a major rethink of sourcing strategies, costs, and trade…
June 24th, 2024
Miami, Florida – June 24, 2024 – Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami (ATSM), the premier tradeshow for apparel and textiles is returning this November 21st to 23rd, 2024 to the Mana Wynwood Convention Center. The third edition of ATS-Miami promises to…
April 16th, 2024
China (Hangzhou) International Textile and Apparel Supply Chain Expo 2024
Sell to China’s Enormous Market & the Biggest Worldwide Brands Exhibit at the Hangzhou International Textile and Apparel Supply Chain Expo ** Save the Dates: June 19-21 and December 5-7, 2024 Visit the website Do you manufacture apparel or textiles…
April 5th, 2021
Poking and Jabbing for our Shot at Recovery
Lingering questions clutter recovery road ahead How soon until we untangle COVID-19 from our supply chain? Will the unbalanced vaccine roll out outpace the mutant strains & third wave? Extend lockdowns or gradually ramp up? How…
March 15th, 2021
The Apparel Textile Sourcing 2021 Product Category Championship Bracket
March Madness Means Brackets. First, for those unfamiliar with how tournament brackets work – brackets are designed for sports tournaments, giving a rank, order and process that creates a pathway to determine one ultimate winner, typically via a series of…
February 3rd, 2021
Movie Posters are Super Cool. Let’s Copy them.
The Trade Show Guy Report I used to work at a movie theatre back in high school. I did everything from selling popcorn to being the projectionist. I became a big fan of movie posters, which are called one-sheets in…
January 27th, 2021
Yesterday’s Smoking Ads, Today’s Road Construction & Tomorrow’s Mask-less Hugs
The Trade Show Guy Report Anyone old enough to remember black and white ads, movies or tv shows where the main characters would be smoking and promoting brands of cigarettes? Nowadays that seems so awkward-looking, right?! Speaking of looking awkward,…
January 19th, 2021
Textiles and Trade Shows, Swords, Socks, and Sourcing
The Trade Show Guy Report I once placed the booths of two medieval sword manufacturers, both from the same Middle Eastern town, directly across the aisle from each other at a Las Vegas trade show. Trust me, You never want…
February 27th, 2020
Blockchain: Transforming the Fashion Industry – Part II
In part I of this article “Blockchain: Transforming the Fashion Industry – Part I” we discussed the techniques and values of the new technology. We continue by discussing supply chain management via Blockchain and IP protection. Supply Chain Management Blockchains…
February 26th, 2020
Blockchain: Transforming the Fashion Industry – Part I
Blockchain has started to transform the operations of many businesses around the world. It makes the textile, apparel, and footwear industries more transparent. What is BlockChain? It is a group of blocks carrying digital information. The blocks have information related…
February 24th, 2020
The Biggest Fear in Business is Uncertainty
In this article, we comment on some of the ideas in an interview between Wilson Zhu, COO (Chief Operating Officer), Li&Fung and Anna Tehan, EVP Corporate Communications, Fung Group. How many of us were delighted to see “a return to…
January 14th, 2020
New Expansion for the ATSC Show in Toronto
Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada (ATSC) is delighted to announce it is holding its fifth annual (2020) edition in Toronto, Canada from August 17 – 19th. They will be relocating and expanding to the Toronto Congress Centre. The Toronto Congress Centre is close…
