All Trade & Sourcing articles – Page 5
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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.
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News briefsFuture Fabrics Expo moves to Brussels
The UK-based sustainable textiles platform will stage its 2026 edition in Brussels, aligning with Europe’s leading textile recycling event.
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News briefsWFSGI partners with Worldly on ESG data
The global sporting goods association teams up with a sustainability data platform to close gaps between ESG ambition and action.
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News briefsBCI, Planboo launch India biochar pilot
The global cotton sustainability organization and a climate-tech firm will test biochar on Indian farms to assess its environmental and economic potential.
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ArticleEU scales back corporate sustainability rules
Brussels has agreed to scale back key sustainability and due diligence rules, reshaping future reporting and supply-chain oversight for European industries.
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News briefsAliExpress helps seize $1.1m in fake bike parts
A major e-commerce platform and Chinese authorities shut down an operation selling counterfeit high-end bicycle parts across multiple global brands.
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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.
