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Bodd closes $5 million funding round

AU Manufacturing

Bodd has already secured uniform, military and retail customers in Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia and is currently trialling with health and pharmacy chains in Australia, as well as major apparel retailers and pharmacy wellness brands in North America. Bodd’s hardware is built in Melbourne by Bosch and exported globally.

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Gildan Activewear shareholders to vote on board put forward by alternative investors

Canadian Manufacturing

Shareholders of the Montreal-based apparel manufacturing company will be able to vote on whether the eight nominees should be elected to the board. Alternative shareholders, including Browning West, pushed for Chamandy’s return for months, even as former Fruit of the Loom executive Vince Tyra took over Gildan’s CEO post.

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CPSC Signals its Regulatory Interest in PFAS

Foley

As it stands, the lack of uniformity among the various jurisdictions makes compliance challenging. 5 The report further identifies 863 different types of PFAS used or detected in these categories of consumer products, including PFAS that may unintentionally be introduced into the products during the manufacturing process.

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Takeaways from 2023 Smart Fabrics Summit

Foley

Indeed, a recent article from the International Fiber Journal noted that e-textiles may help to monitor a number of health conditions, as research has found that people who most need wearable health devices, such as smartwatches and fitness bands, may use them the least.

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Gildan Activewear’s board announces that Vince Tyra will be President and CEO

Canadian Manufacturing

“When the Board began the external phase of the CEO search back in May of 2023, we knew that scaling the Company in an increasingly complex and competitive environment demanded a hands-on CEO with fresh ideas, deep apparel experience, a keen understanding of manufacturing and expertise in areas like marketing, merchandising and product development.

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Gildan Activewear problems cost the company US$65M

Canadian Manufacturing

cost the company at least US$65 million, according to its newly returned CEO, as the apparel maker looks to turn a corner after a turbulent six months. The bitter battle over who would run Gildan Activewear Inc.

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Technological advancements in the Export Industry

Dinesh Mishra

Other industries are also using RFID tags, such as the apparel industry and major theme parks. His hobbies include cricket, fitness, theatre and travelling. . It has also received social compliance certification and has been audited by Walmart, Target, and Lowes. Make trade digital. Spokesperson – Siddhant Bery.

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