All Trade & Sourcing articles
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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.
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ArticleTrusTrace launches supply chain data playbook
The Sweden-based traceability platform unveils a new framework to help global fashion brands manage compliance, data collection and supply chain risk.
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News briefsSea to Summit cuts US prices on core gear
The Australian outdoor gear maker reduces US retail prices on key product lines to support partners and consumers in a shifting market.
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News briefsFenix Outdoor partners with TextileGenesis
The collaboration is designed to ensure fiber-to-retail traceability of Fenix’ products
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News briefsTrump accuses China of trade deal breach
Amid renewed trade tensions, the US claims China violated a recent tariff truce, prompting retaliatory measures and halting further negotiations.
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ArticleMay 29: Appeals court restores Trump trade tariffs
A US appeals court allows controversial import tariffs to remain in effect during the ongoing legal dispute over presidential trade authority.
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ArticleMay 28: US court blocks “Liberation Day” tariffs
Federal judges rule presidential trade action overstepped constitutional limits.
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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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News briefsCirc to build $500m recycling plant in France
It will be the first industrial-scale polycotton recycling plant in the world, according to Circ.
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News briefsTexworld Paris to host 1,300 exhibitors in September
A major sourcing event in Europe, the upcoming edition of Texworld Paris will spotlight sustainable fashion and global supply chain innovation.
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News briefsNew exhibition views migration data through textile design
“Passage Patterns” is a collaboration of the Parsons School of Design, IOM and Aquafil.
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ArticlePerformance Days and Future Fabrics Expo join forces
Two sustainability-focused textile events from Germany and the UK announce a strategic partnership to accelerate material innovation globally.
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News briefsTrusTrace unveils AI tool to streamline supply chains
The traceability tech firm has launched a new AI-powered platform to help brands and suppliers manage compliance and risk at scale.
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ArticleWorldly launches tools to promote sustainability in the supply chain
The US-based sustainability data platform introduces new analytics tools aimed at enhancing supply chain transparency and resilience in consumer goods.
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Article90-day suspension of tariffs between the US and China causes uncertainty
A short-term tariff deal between the US and China brings relief to outdoor industries, but the 90-day truce masks deeper instability ahead.
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ArticleAdele Stafford: How Worldly measures emissions at product level using supplier data
Worldly’s new Product Impact Calculator offers brands a way to accurately measure product-level Scope 3 emissions with primary supplier data, a step beyond spend-based tools and a key asset for sustainability reporting.
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News briefsBetter Cotton launches roadmap for worker protections
The global cotton sustainability initiative introduces new actions to improve labor conditions and promote dignified livelihoods by 2030.
