All European Union articles
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ArticleEU unveils plan to simplify Single Market
The new European Commission strategy aims to eliminate internal trade barriers and boost competitiveness for companies operating within the EU.
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News briefsTrump proposes 50% tariff on EU imports
The US President’s tariff threat escalates trade tensions with the European Union, prompting swift responses from European officials.
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ArticleBetter Cotton joins EU Policy Hub to shape regulation
The global sustainable cotton initiative adds its farm-level expertise to an EU policy platform influencing environmental and product legislation.
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ArticlePinewood aligns product strategy with EU Green Deal
The Swedish outdoor brand outlines its roadmap for adapting to European environmental legislation and reshaping its design and supply chain practices.
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ArticleSport industry urges EU to sustain funding
More than 150 organizations from across Europe are urging the EU to safeguard sport funding in its next multiannual budget framework.
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News briefsRe&Up and Marchi & Fildi partner on recycled yarns
The Italian yarn manufacturer and the textile recycler join forces to create premium recycled cotton yarns fit for industrial-scale production.
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OpinionResponsible textile production: What will the future cost?
Alexa Dehmel reflects on how the price of sustainable materials will evolve over the next decade.
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ArticleHudson’s Bay seeks creditor protection amid retail industry pressures
Canada’s oldest retailer seeks protection from creditors in the face of trade tensions that may soon affect others, including outdoor companies.
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ArticleTrump’s announced EU tariffs set to disrupt trade
New US tariffs on EU imports could disrupt the sporting goods and outdoor industries, raising costs and sparking a transatlantic trade war.
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News briefsViking partners with Kezzler and Trimco Group to implement digital product pass
The Norwegian outdoor ffotwear brand embraces cutting-edge tech, launching digital passports for products to enhance traceability, sustainability and customer trust.
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ArticleEU and Mercosur finalize historic trade agreement
The historic free trade agreement bridges the EU and Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, aiming to boost economic ties, promote sustainability and create opportunities for businesses worldwide.
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ArticleTrusTrace launches Digital Product Passport playbook for the fashion industry
Stockholm-based SaaS company TrusTrace, a platform for supply chain traceability and compliance, has launched its third playbook entitled, “Unlocking DPP: The Why, What and How of Digital Product Passports. “ Unveiled at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, the playbook offers an essential guide for fashion industry ...
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News briefsEnve streamlines European distribution
Enve, part of Amer Sports since 2016, has announced an expansion of its partnership deal with Mohawk’s Cycle, its long-standing French distributor. Mohawk’s has now become the sole distribution partner for Enve throughout the European Union, except for Austria and Germany. Mohawk’s will manage inventory and distribution from Taverny in ...
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ArticleFair Wear and GoodWeave collaborate to fight child and forced labor
GoodWeave International, a global, non-profit initiative working to eliminate child labor in the carpet industry, and Fair Wear Foundation, an independent, non-profit organization working to improve conditions for garment factory workers, have joined forces to combat child and forced labor in hidden and informal parts of garment and textile supply ...
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ArticleRad Power Bikes withdraws from the European market
On July 10, Rad Power Bikes Inc. announced on its European website that it would withdraw completely from Europe and focus entirely on North America in the future: “We are sad to say goodbye.” This is a radical shift in course for the largest US B2C e-bike provider. According to ...
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News briefsEU unveils extended responsibility scheme for textile waste
The European Commission has unveiled its proposal to introduce a mandatory and harmonized Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for textiles in all European Union (EU) Member States. This initiative would make producers responsible for the full lifecycle of textile products and support the sustainable management of textile waste across the ...
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News briefsEOCA needs support from C-level executives to secure Nature Restoration Law
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is calling on CEOs, board members and other C-level executives in the industry to lend support to the EU Nature Restoration Law, currently being negotiated by European institutions and at risk of being rejected. As the EOCA explains, on 15 June, the Environment Committee ...
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ArticleEU outlines its position on the destruction of unsold textiles
The latest news from Brussels will affect how clothing brands deal with “waste” stock. On May 22, 2023, the Council of the EU formally adopted its position on the proposed regulation establishing a framework for setting ecodesign requirements for sustainable products. The new regulation, which will replace the existing 2009 ...
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News briefsEuropean Parliament calls for an EU Cycling Strategy
The European Parliament has adopted a Resolution calling for an EU cycling strategy. The Resolution on developing an EU Cycling Strategy tasks the European Commission with doubling the number of kilometers cycled in Europe by 2030. Whilst legally non-binding, it is a key document to shape future policy priorities and ...
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ArticleGreenwashing: The tide and the law are turning
When does an environmental claim become greenwashing? We outline the current legal position on using environmental claims to market products
