All Trade & Sourcing articles
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News briefsWorldly appoints Kathryn Smith Human Rights VP
Former Walmart responsible sourcing executive Kathryn Smith joins Worldly to lead the company’s social compliance and human rights strategy.
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OpinionFunctional Textiles Shanghai: The world has changed – sourcing is where the buzz is
In his latest column, Charles Ross reports from Functional Textiles Shanghai, where sourcing, tactile fabrics and supply chain collaboration dominated industry discussions.
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News briefsHightex 2026 spotlights technical textiles
The Istanbul trade show will bring global technical textile players together to discuss automation, circularity and high-performance solutions.
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OpinionOutdoor sourcing in 2026: Stabilization without recovery
Stabilizing demand, fragmented orders and rising compliance costs define the outdoor supply chain in early 2026 — with resilience continuing to replace growth as the central strategy.
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ArticleUS outdoor industry reacts to Supreme Court tariff ruling
American brands welcome greater sourcing clarity but warn that policy volatility and potential retaliation risks continue to shape the business landscape.
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OpinionDay 0 comes to Functional Textiles Shanghai: Working further up the Supply Chain
In his latest column, Charles Ross examines how Day 0’s debut in Shanghai pushes sustainability dialogue further up the textile supply chain.
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ArticleRetailers launch unified HREDD tool
European fashion retailers introduce a shared due diligence framework to simplify supply chain reporting and reduce compliance burdens.
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News briefsIndia secures US tariff reduction
India wins tariff relief as the US ties trade policy to energy and supply-chain commitments.
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News briefsEgypt plans integrated textile complex
A North African manufacturing hub plans a large-scale textile complex near Cairo, combining spinning, weaving and finishing to boost jobs and exports.
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News briefsGiant Group expands labor remedy program
The Taiwanese bicycle manufacturer widens its labor remediation to include former migrant workers amid an ongoing US import review.
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News briefsSIA details Global Summit 2026
The North American winter industry trade association has revealed new details for its March 2026 leadership conference in Utah.
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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.
