{"id":43986,"date":"2026-09-24T16:17:49","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T14:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psi-network.de\/?p=43986"},"modified":"2026-09-24T16:17:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T14:17:50","slug":"more-fashion-relevance-for-blank-apparel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psi-network.de\/en\/2026\/09\/24\/more-fashion-relevance-for-blank-apparel\/","title":{"rendered":"More fashion relevance for Blank Apparel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new collaboration between fashion brands Fruit of the Loom and Zara has been bringing the long-established US brand onto the international stage since 10 September 2026. Around 200 styles for all age groups, as well as accessories, will be available until the end of November in approximately 1,000 Zara stores across more than 70 countries and online. For Fruit of the Loom, this global roll-out means one thing above all: significantly greater visibility outside its traditional B2B environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The core business with Blank Apparel could also benefit from this. In Europe, Fruit of the Loom has long been established as a supplier of t-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts and other textiles for finishing. The brand\u2019s presence in the international fashion retail sector is now bringing it more firmly into the spotlight among consumers and creating new opportunities for the B2B business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For promotional product distributors and consultants, textile finishers, print service providers and merchandisers, the brand\u2019s increased relevance in the fashion sector can offer an additional sales angle: Trends and brand imagery from the end-consumer market can influence the perception and appeal of the underlying B2B textiles. Matthias Fuchs, Senior Director of Marketing at Fruit of the Loom Europe, sees this precisely as one of the benefits of the collaboration: \u201cThis additional visibility and fashion relevance also enhance the appeal of our B2B textiles.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, the company confirms, Blank Apparel remains the strategic foundation. The Zara collaboration is intended to mark the start of further retail and licensing partnerships. The company\u2019s brands Russell Athletic\u00ae and Spalding are also set to benefit from similar collaborations in future. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fruitoftheloom.eu\">www.fruitoftheloom.eu<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Picture: Fruit of the Loom<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new collaboration between fashion brands Fruit of the Loom and Zara has been bringing the long-established US brand onto the international stage since 10 September 2026. 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