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March 2019

Apparel Industry

The apparel industry is seeing an interest from investors and acquirors in brand-driven strategies. Innovations in eCommerce, social media marketing and outsourced / white-label manufacturing have created new business models which are challenging established brands and global players. There is also a renewed interest in engineered fabrics and “athleisure” where gym and athletic wear are merging with high fashion brands to form a new market segment. Fashion-focused business models are also requiring faster turnarounds, smaller inventories and more responsive manufacturing which is renewing interest in onshore, high technology manufacturing solutions.