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Oct. 28, 2026

The Fiber Society will hold its Spring 2027 Conference at the University of Alberta in Edmonton from June 2–4, 2027. The theme is "When Textiles Become Smart and Sustainable." The conference chairs are Prof. Patricia Dolez, Prof. Rachel McQueen and Ms. Justine Decaens of the University of Alberta. The Society is asking for abstracts on research related to the science and engineering of fibres and fibrous materials. Themes include apparel and fashion, personal protective equipment, sportswear, sustainable textiles, smart textiles, …

Nov. 28, 2025

Health Canada is notifying interested parties that an updated version of the Guidelines for the flammability requirements of the Children's Sleepwear Regulations – Canada.ca under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) is now available online. The Guidelines have been modified to: update references to the most recent versions of documents and standards modernize the general format and style, and update images and drawings. Where to find the Guidelines online: You can find the Guidelines on the Industry and health professionals web page.

March 31, 2025

Première Vision Montréal is set to open its doors on April 22-23, 2025, at the Grand Quay of the Port of Montreal, offering fashion professionals a unique opportunity to explore the evolving industry. The event will showcase over 100 leading exhibitors from around the globe, covering textiles, design, and innovation, making it a must-attend platform to understand and shape the future of fashion. The conference program will feature inspiring talks on trends, ethical fashion, artificial intelligence, fashion and gastronomy, product …

Posted by Bob Kirke March 14, 2024

Canada has reopened its international export subsidy program, CAN Export, which provides up to $50,000 to Canadian SMEs to suport international business development activities.  All sectors are eligible for grants: the key requirement is that the company exports goods or services to new international markets. The Canadian Apparel Federation in conjunction with Jason Berke of JB Consulting hosted a webinar on the program in 2022. For companies that are not familiar with the program, this short webinar will provide a …

Jan. 16, 2024

What does 2024 have in store for retailers, brands, and their manufacturing partners, and how can your supply chain perform its best? ECOMMERCE GROWTH TREND  Online sales growth. Ten percent or greater online sales growth is forecasted for 2024, according to Insider Intelligence/eMarketer. SUPPLY CHAIN CONSIDERATIONS Advanced Omnichannel Merchandise Planning. The best merchandise plans anticipate customer demand at the regional, local and targeted demographic levels. In 2024, it will be a competitive advantage to drill deep into sales data and …

Posted by Apparel Dec. 8, 2023

As the year draws to a close, Vêtement Québec is proud to report a resounding success in helping to launch numerous digital transformation projects as part of Quebec’s Offensive de transformation numérique (OTN) program.     We are also diligently pursuing an extension to the program so that our industry may continue to advance, compete and thrive in our increasingly digital world.   In 2023, we disbursed close to $1 million in grants to more than 20 companies,  funding everything …

Posted by Apparel Nov. 22, 2023

Vêtement Québec is hosting a series of webinars exploring digital transformation technologies. The series was made possible thanks to the contribution of the MEIE (ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie) as part of the Offensive de transformation numérique (OTN) program. These are the webinars presented so far: Implications juridiques de l'IA dans les industries créatives Aicha Tohry, of the Montreal firm ARTY AVOCAT, explored the challenges and legal implications of artificial intelligence in fashion. Marketing and social media …