All Trade & Sourcing articles
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News briefsFrank Junker exits Munich Fabric Start
After two decades shaping one of Europe’s key textile shows, the longtime creative lead is stepping down to pursue new event ventures.
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ArticleFashion for Good launches net-zero factory blueprint
The sustainability accelerator has launched a first-of-its-kind blueprint to help textile manufacturers reduce carbon emissions by up to 93 percent.
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ArticleTexworld Paris to host 1,300 exhibitors in 2026
The textile and apparel sourcing event will return to Paris in February 2026 with over 1,000 exhibitors and a focus on sustainability.
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OpinionShows: Great for getting everyone together, right?
At a time when, after years of debate and criticism, trade shows and industry events are experiencing massive changes, our columnist Charles Ross reflects once again on their merits and drawbacks, particularly following his most recent visits to the Blue Earth Summit, Performance Days and Outdoor Connections at the Kendal Mountain Festival.
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ArticleSamsara Eco and EOG launch nylon recycling group
To improve access to recycled nylon and advance circularity in performance gear, the biotech innovator and the outdoor industry group are joining forces.
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News briefsAlibaba Q3 slips profits amid heavy investment
China’s e-commerce and cloud giant posted revenue growth, but profitability tumbled as it backs a quick-commerce and AI strategy.
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OpinionBetween performance and progress
A fitness trend like Hyrox shows what users want — but are material innovations keeping up, or are we stuck in safe cycles of pseudo-progress?
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News briefsITM 2026 in Istanbul to attract manufacturers and investors
One of the textile sector’s key machinery shows returns to Istanbul in June 2026, highlighting AI, automation and sustainable production.
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News briefsIndorama Ventures, Jiaren form recycling joint venture
A Thailand-based chemical giant and a Chinese recycler join forces to scale up textile-to-textile PET recycling to 100,000 tons annually.
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News briefsJapanese researchers develop high-yield PET recycling process
A new method from Japanese researchers could make PET recycling more efficient, even for blended fabrics, without compromising material quality.
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News briefsTechtextil India 2025 returns with wider scope
India’s key B2B show for technical textiles will return to Mumbai in November 2025, featuring more exhibitors, new pavilions and global industry input.
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OpinionThe king is dead. Long live the king.
As large trade shows are changing and restructuring, Functional Fabric Fair in Portland is quietly becoming one of the most influential hubs in the industry, reports columnist Charles Ross.
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News briefsPrice parity model for next-gen materials
The Dutch sustainability initiative introduces a financial framework to scale the use of lower-impact materials and overcome cost barriers in fashion supply chains.
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News briefsLycra Yinchuan facility expands spandex production
The fiber solutions company expands its China footprint with a major production facility supporting regional supply chains and sustainability.
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ArticleRadiciGroup sustainability investments reach €44 million
The Italian textile and materials specialist has published its 21st Sustainability Report, highlighting major progress in emissions reduction and renewable energy.
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ArticleAliExpress expands US seller program with AI and logistics tools
The global e-commerce platform introduces new AI, logistics, and marketing features to help US sellers streamline operations and boost growth.
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ArticleLenzing posts stable nine-month sales but Q3 hit by impairments
The Austrian fiber producer reported stronger nine-month profitability but faced headwinds in Q3 from impairments and soft apparel markets.
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News briefsHaelixa selected for Amplifier sustainability track
The Swiss traceability startup has joined a global support program to scale innovations for sustainable textile supply chains.
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OpinionPerformance Days: Momentum keeps building in Munich
In his latest column, textiles expert Charles Ross reflects on Performance Days in Munich and the shifting trade show landscape across Europe.
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News briefsCoats completes OrthoLite acquisition and unveils new divisional structure
The global apparel and footwear supplier completes the acquisition and restructures its divisions to align with growth strategy and innovation goals.
