Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Gap Inc. Now Uses 98% Of Cotton From More Sustainable Sources

Textile Insights May 1, 2024

In its recently released 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, global apparel retailer Gap Inc said 98 percent of cotton utilised by the company was from more sustainable sources. “While, 100 percent of cotton utilised by Gap brand and Athleta was from more sustainable

Event

ATDC Celebrates 33rd Foundation Day With Distribution Of BVoc Degrees

Textile Insights March 24, 2024

The Apparel Training & Design Centre (ATDC) celebrated its 33rd foundation day with a ceremony held at Apparel House, where degrees were distributed to students of the Bachelor of Vocation (BVoc) degree course. Rohit Kansal, Addl. Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, emphasizing the importance of both technical and soft […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Clothing Retailer Gap To Use Ambercycle’s Regenerated Polyester

Textile Insights March 6, 2024

Clothing retailer Gap and Ambercycle will leverage textile-to-textile recycled materials in Athleta products, by using Ambercycle’s Cycora regenerated polyester. Ambercycle’s Cycora regenerated polyester is a high-performance material created from end-of-life textiles that seamlessly replaces conventional polyester. Starting in 2026, Athleta, a Certified B Corporation

Product Launch & Innovation

Banana Republic Celebrates The Launch Of BR Home

Textile Insights September 8, 2023

Banana Republic, a lifestyle brand in the Gap Inc., portfolio known for delivering timeless ready-to-wear styles with a focus on the finest quality and fabrics, celebrates the launch of BR Home. This new business marks a milestone in the brand’s transformation as a leading destination for the modern explorer. The BR Home collection, expanding across […]

Economy

Gap Inc. Appoints Ian Daniels to Lead Sourcing Operations

Textile Insights August 20, 2023

Gap Inc. is undergoing a strategic overhaul with the appointment of Ian Daniels as the new head of sourcing, set to take charge in October. With an extensive career spanning three decades, Daniels brings a wealth of expertise in supply chain management and global sourcing to the California-based apparel giant. Formerly the vice president of […]

Corporates

Gap Inc. Appoints Chris Blakeslee As Athleta’s President And CEO

Textile Insights July 29, 2023

Gap Inc. announced the appointment of Chris Blakeslee as the new President and CEO of Athleta, with his joining date set for August 7. In his role, Blakeslee will be responsible for driving strategic growth for Athleta, a women’s active and lifestyle brand that is a certified B Corporation and part of Gap Inc.’s portfolio, […]