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Arvin News
Happy Sunday!
Some folks have asked what led us to Portugal. We will touch on this with different topics as we move forward. Portugal's emergence as a go-to source for the apparel industry reflects an expansion of ethical manufacturing practices. With a skilled workforce rooted in centuries-old craftsmanship, Portugal has positioned itself as a hub of excellence in textile production, particularly in the realm of socks.
This expansion is not only a result of economic factors but also a testament to Portugal's commitment to quality, and social standards. The country upholds stringent labor laws, ensuring fair wages and safe working conditions for its workforce. This ethical approach resonates with brands and consumers alike, aligning with the growing demand for sustainable and socially responsible practices within the apparel industry.
Portugal's presence as a trustworthy apparel manufacturing hub embodies a cultural blend of tradition, innovation, and social responsibility. As businesses increasingly prioritize sustainability and ethical practices, Portugal's reputation as a go-to source for the apparel industry will help to continue its upward trajectory, driven by a shared commitment to quality, ethics, and excellence.
We love what we have experienced so far working with our partners in Portugal. You will love the product. We promise.
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Team AG ✌️🧦
Stories Of The Week…
Fashion (Function?)
Wear Your Socks to Bed? - Wirecutter & NY Times
Would you wear socks to bed? It turns out that socks-on people know what they’re doing. A small 2018 study showed that sleeping in socks may help you fall asleep faster. When the skin is warm, the temperature sensors in your body send signals to the area of your brain that is involved in sleep and temperature. The brain interprets warm skin as a signal that it’s okay to doze off.
*Read the comments… Hot topic 🧦😂
Industry
What is Recycled Cotton and Why Does it Matter? - Recover Blog
Cotton is an integral part of our everyday lives: it is the second most used fiber by the textile industry [1] and is used across multiple categories of clothing, home textiles, and accessories. You might even be wearing something made of cotton right now. But have you ever stopped to consider whether this cotton is recycled? And if it were, would you be able to tell?
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the textile waste crisis, and legislation coming into place to try to slow it down, it is important to understand the concepts within recycled cotton and the nuances you can come across.🧦🌱
Industry
Taylor Shupe, Co-Founder of Stance, on why he chose socks and is building the factory of the future! - YouTube
If you’re remotely interested in manufacturing, branding, distribution and retail then give this a watch. Taylor is one of the original founders of Stance socks. He is now building factories in the US and abroad, and working on social projects with people in recovery, and exiting the justice system. Great interview with a very dynamic, and forward thinking leader. Check it out. 🧦🏭
Entertainment
The Smile just made the best Radiohead album Radiohead never made - Big Issue
At face value you could be forgiven for assuming cheerfully titled three-piece The Smile – a side-project by the lead singer and lead guitarist from renowned art-rock miserabilists Radiohead – to be a parting with the past. Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood’s upbeat antidote to 30 years of songs steeped in darkness, dread, paranoia and self-loathing. The frown, turned upside down.
But you’d be wrong. The opening track to The Smile’s frankly very Radiohead-esque second album of the same name, Wall of Eyes, slides through a claustrophobic fog of nervously circling guitar chords, far-off rumbling drums and filmic slithering strings. Yorke sounds haunted as if by some unseen, unknown evil. “I try, but it don’t go away” he mumbles in the refrain.
