Data Desk

Garment District News Data Desk delivers curated data from public and private datasets that inform decision-making across costume design for media and entertainment, global fashion, textile, manufacturing, and supply-chain industries.

We gather, organize, and contextualize government and institutional data—from trade statistics and fiber markets to manufacturing output, tariffs, and logistics—empowering professionals across the industry to make informed decisions. For costume and fashion designers, access to reliable data is critical for navigating supply chain volatility. When silk shipments face unexpected delays, leather goes on backorder, or delivery timelines suddenly shift from three days to ten, designers armed with current trade data and logistics intelligence can proactively plan alternative sourcing strategies, adjust production schedules, and avoid costly delays. Real-time tariff information allows designers to anticipate budget impacts and make financially sound material choices before production begins. Manufacturers gain insight into production benchmarks and competitive positioning. Suppliers can track market dynamics and anticipate demand shifts. Researchers access validated datasets to support analysis and forecasting.

The Data Desk filters for relevance and usability. Each dataset is categorized by sector, tagged for clarity, and linked directly to its original source, allowing you to explore trends, validate assumptions, and build data-driven narratives that strengthen your work.

** NOTE: These datasets are not maintained by Garment District News. If any website or information is incorrect in the datasets, GDN is not responsible and there is nothing we can do. These are provided for information only.

How to Use the Data Desk

Explore

Browse by Textiles, Trade, Manufacturing, or Logistics to find relevant data and supply chains.

Understand

Each dataset includes a plain-language summary, source agency, and direct links to original files.

Apply

Download data for research, sourcing, journalism, compliance, or strategic planning.

What you’ll find here

📄 Government datasets 🏛 Source agencies (USDA, Census, DOT, ITA) 📦 Trade & logistics data

🧵 Fiber & textile statistics ⚙ Manufacturing & machinery insights

Browse by Section

Open a Dataset for Details

Each dataset page includes a summary, source agency, last updated date, and direct links to downloadable files or APIs. Use these for research, reporting, forecasting, or internal analysis.

Newest Datasets

Below you’ll find the most recently added or updated datasets in the Data Desk. These reflect new releases, refreshed statistics, or newly indexed sources relevant to the garment and textile ecosystem.

• EPA Facility Registry Service (FRS): ER_TRI
• EPA Facility Registry Service (FRS): ER_TSCA
• EPA Facility Registry Service (FRS): ER_NAICS
• BLM Natl REA Middle Rockies Rapid Ecoregional Assessment (REA) Appendix E Conservation Elements Fine Filter 5-8 – December 2012
• BLM Natl REA Northern Great Basin Rapid Ecoregional Assessment (REA) Climate Change Supplemental Report – November 2016
• BLM Natl REA Middle Rockies Rapid Ecoregional Assessment (REA) Appendix C Change Agents 5 – December 2012
• BLM NM REGION CadNSDI SURVEY POINTS FOR KS
• BLM Natl REA Middle Rockies Rapid Ecoregional Assessment (REA) Appendix E Conservation Elements Fine Filter 1-4 – December 2012
• BLM Natl REA Madrean Archipelago Rapid Ecoregional Assessment (REA) Appendices A – C – December 2014
• Developing Castable Metal Harmonic Drives Project
• LUH1: Harmonized Global Land Use for Years 1500-2100, V1
• NARSTO PAC2001 CFS Cessna VOC, Particle Count, Ozone, and Meteorological Data
• Trade Codes Related to the Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain for the United States, the European Union, and the People’s Republic of China
• Better Trade Tool API
• National Certifications Data

Search the Data Desk

Looking for something specific?
Use the search box to find datasets by keyword, material, process, trade term, or agency. Search results are limited to Data Desk datasets only—no articles, no ads, no distractions.

Suggest a Dataset or Request a Data Pull

Is there data you rely on that isn’t listed here?
Are you tracking a material, market, or region we should be covering?

Use the form below to:

• Suggest a dataset or data source
• Request a new API integration
• Ask for a custom data pull by topic or industry

Our editorial and data teams review submissions regularly and prioritize requests that support designers, manufacturers, and supply-chain professionals.