All Trade & Sourcing articles
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OpinionFunctional Textiles Shanghai: August is not necessarily a holiday month
Asia’s largest ingredient sourcing show draws over 8,100 visitors, outpacing recent US and European editions in scale and industry engagement. Charles Ross reports.
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News briefsBetter Cotton publishes 10-year US impact report
The global sustainability initiative shares data on farm-level progress, regenerative practices and industry collaboration across 17 US states.
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ArticleA timeline: Trump’s tariffs
In this constantly updated article, OIC and SGI Europe contributors share the news on US President Trump’s tariffs impacting the industry.
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OpinionFFF for fashionistas: Stretching beyond sports & outdoor
Expert contributor Charles Ross reports from New York’s Functional Fabric Fair, where recycling, certifications and Day 0 talks bridged outdoor and fashion.
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ArticleUK and India sign landmark free trade agreement
A major trade pact between the UK and India reduces tariffs and opens markets, potentially reshaping sourcing and sales for brands.
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News briefsQore opens bio-based BDO production in Iowa
The US-German joint venture starts large-scale production of a corn-based chemical with key applications in outdoor apparel and textile manufacturing.
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ArticleFunctional Fabric Fair to launch winter edition in Orlando
The new US event for ingredient brands will run alongside the PGA Show in 2026.
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OpinionMilano Unica 2025 focuses not only on fashion, but also on outdoor textiles
How one of Europe’s leading fabric show is reshaping sourcing strategies for performance, lifestyle, and sustainable innovation.
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ArticlePerformance Days October show sells out ahead of time
The upcoming Munich edition of the textile sourcing show is fully booked, signaling strong demand for focused platforms and circular innovation.
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ArticleNew report explores EU product-level disclosure rules
Two major frameworks may reshape environmental compliance in consumer goods.
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News briefsChina, Brazil deepen supply chain ties
The leading Asian industrial power strengthens strategic trade bonds with a major Latin America economy amid evolving global logistics.
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News briefsISPO Textrends honors sustainable textile innovations
The platform has awarded textile concepts for Spring/Summer 2027 that prioritize circularity, bio-based content and high performance.
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News briefsSaigon’s VIATT will return in 2026 with expanded show floor
This year’s edition of Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies recorded a 13% exhibitor growth.
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ArticleIndia explores path to scaling circular fiber production
The Canada-based sustainability nonprofit Canopy is driving plans to turn India’s agricultural and textile waste into next-generation fiber at scale.
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News briefsShimano launches industry call on mechanic shortage
The cycling supplier seeks evidence from across the sector to assess labor shortages in skilled bike maintenance.
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OpinionFuture Fabric Expo: Fashion’s version of the Performance Days
From regenerative cotton to funding masterclasses, London’s Future Fabric Expo and Climate Action Week brought together fashion’s most forward thinkers. Our columnist Charles Ross was there.
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ArticleOutdoor brands launch toolkit for sustainability claims
A new industry-wide toolkit aims to standardize sustainability data sharing across international outdoor gear and apparel brands.
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ArticleNew study reveals small outdoor business gaps
A US benchmarking study highlights challenges and opportunities for outdoor brands under $10 million in revenue, with support from two industry initiatives.
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ArticleBipartisan bill targets US bicycle manufacturing
New legislation seeks to boost American bicycle production by removing tariff barriers and incentivizing domestic assembly.
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News briefsCreative Tech expands Seawool textile adoption
The Taiwan-based textile innovator turns oyster shells and plastic bottles into eco-friendly fabric now used by major apparel brands worldwide.
