Denim Industry Prepares for a Year of Risks, Sourcing Shifts and Regulations

“The biggest concern I have for the denim market in 2026 is the potential for more geopolitical and economic instability,” she said. “The potential impact of geopolitical tensions on our industry and the fragility of the global economic environment is harder to predict. Inflation and uncertainty can shift brand and consumer priorities, and regional conflicts can impact supply chains in ways we cannot anticipate. We saw this most prominently in 2025 upon the announcement of the new U.S. trade tariffs and dis ...