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ArticlePerformance Days shifts circularity focus
The European functional fabrics trade show is moving its sustainability focus upstream to address a critical gap in textile circularity.
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ArticleEU, India conclude free trade deal
The EU’s executive arm has finalized a long-negotiated trade pact with a fast-growing Asian economy, creating one of the world’s largest free trade zones.
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ArticleSki Industry Climate Summit: Aligning on climate action
Industry leaders met in Northern Italy to confront climate risk, regulation and market pressure shaping the future of winter sports.
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OpinionFunctional Fabric Fair Winter: Orlando, alongside the PGA Golf Show
Held alongside the PGA Golf Show, Functional Fabric Fair Orlando revealed strong demand for performance materials and renewed industry confidence.
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ArticleUS pauses Greenland tariff threat
The US president signals a pause in threatened tariffs after talks with NATO’s secretary general.
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ArticleEU parliament delays Mercosur deal
Europe’s long-negotiated South America trade pact faces a legal review that could delay ratification for months.
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News briefsSpinnova, Tearfil expand fiber partnership
The Finnish fiber technology company deepens cooperation with a Portuguese spinner to advance market access for its sustainable textile fiber.
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News briefsFunctional Fabric Fair launches winter edition
The US performance textile sourcing show adds a winter edition in Florida, aligning its debut with a major golf industry event.
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ArticleUS threatens tariffs in dispute over Greenland
The dispute over Greenland’s sovereignty is spilling over into trade policy, fueling fears of new tariffs and a wider rift between transatlantic allies.
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News briefsTexworld Paris hosts 1,100 exhibitors
The European sourcing show returns to Paris in February, bringing together global textile and apparel suppliers under one roof.
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News briefsArchroma, HeiQ form textile partnership
The Swiss chemicals group and the materials innovator team up to scale sustainable odor-control and antimicrobial technologies for textiles.
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ArticleEU clears Mercosur trade deal
European governments move closer to one of the world’s largest trade pacts, despite resistance from several member states.
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News briefsMesse Frankfurt launches AI focus at textile shows
The German trade show organizer is rolling out a new AI focus across its global textile events, starting at Heimtextil 2026.
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OpinionPerformance Without Toxicity: An exhibition at The Mills Fabrica in London, opening late January
In this opinion piece, OIC columnist Charles Ross explores how a new London exhibition challenges petrochemicals, pricing, and performance norms.
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News briefsAluula begins OTCQB trading
The Canadian composite materials specialist expands access for US investors as its shares begin trading on the OTCQB Venture Market.
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ArticleFair Wear sets 2026–2030 strategy
The Netherlands-based multi-stakeholder initiative presents a new strategy to embed human rights due diligence into everyday business practice.
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News briefsGiant Group seeks CBP WRO relief
The Taiwanese bicycle manufacturer updates the market on labor reforms as it seeks progress on a US import restriction.
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News briefsLifeLabs names textile innovation director
The US-Taiwan materials science company strengthens its sustainability focus with a senior hire from global sportswear brands.
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SponsoredZhejiang Huanqiu Shoes is looking for outdoor footwear companies
Zhejiang Huanqiu Shoes is playing a pivotal role in shaping the evolution of China’s modern footwear industry. Now they are looking for a footwear manufacturer to invest in.
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SponsoredZhejiang Huanqiu Shoes: A Growing Force in Global Footwear
Zhejiang Huanqiu Shoes is playing a pivotal role in shaping the evolution of China’s modern footwear industry. Now they are looking for a footwear manufacturer to invest in.
