CHARMING INSIGHTS

California’s always been a trendsetter in the fashion industry, but they’re taking trends to the next level, spurring global transformations that go deeper than style. At the forefront of the sustainable fashion movement, California businesses and leaders are redefining what it means to be a green brand. 

The global supply chain disruptions of 2024 left manufacturers and distributors scrambling to adapt. Extreme weather events and ongoing geopolitical conflicts impacted the availability and cost of materials and products worldwide. As the new year approaches, analyzing what sparked these disruptions and how they affected the trajectory of global supply chains going into 2025 can help mitigate future risks.  

American brands are struggling to navigate modern commerce, with consumers and policymakers leading the charge for more accountability when it comes to sustainable fashion. With slow progress on all ends, brands and retailers are struggling to reconcile business growth with transparent environmental responsibility.

Is your manufacturing process slow, inefficient, and a bit of a budget drain? You’re in luck. Many manufacturers turn to RFID technology to solve those common challenges. 

Whether you are looking to simplify inventory management, improve material tracking, or fix production problems with ease, RFID can help. In this post, we break down 6 ways RFID can improve your manufacturing process so you can achieve your goals. 

Every clothing company's brand identity is woven into the fabric of its products. However, as business evolves, the brand image may start to fray. Outdated logos, inconsistent messaging, and changing consumer expectations can signal that it is time for a refresh. 

It’s Charming Trim’s mission to educate and inspire sustainability in the textile and manufacturing industry worldwide. This September, we’re bringing that mission to life as a proud sponsor of the Sourcing Journal x Rivet Sustainability Los Angeles event. 

After months of protest, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stepped down from her position and fled the country to India. She has served as Prime Minister for over two decades, and the impact of this event can be felt around the world. Here’s what happened — and how it might affect your organization.

In recent years, campaigns and pledges to save the planet have been popping up everywhere. But, like any new initiative — they have their flaws. While many of these rules and regulations have good intentions, they often end up as surface-level marketing gestures, organic-looking packaging, and labels that boast sustainability but have no real meaning.

Looking back at 2023, we saw a mix of exciting wins and unique challenges for apparel brands worldwide. Black Friday brought a nearly historical peak, with supply chain executives, “100% ecstatic with the results.” But beneath the surface of the retail rejoice, we saw a string of difficulties facing the global shipping industry — particularly concerning the Panama Canal. 

We had the distinct pleasure of hosting a Q&A with Kathleen Talbot, Chief Sustainability Officer and VP of Operations at Reformation to pick her brain about one of our favorite topics: sustainability in the apparel industry.