All Trade & Sourcing articles – Page 6
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News briefsEurojersey releases fifth Footprint Report
The Italian company is the maker of the patented Sensitive Fabrics.
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ArticleUS retail imports drop amid tariff uncertainty
As US trade policy shifts loom, retail import volumes into major ports are beginning to contract after a summer peak, data show.
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ArticlePublic consultation still open on new textile standard
A new international sustainability standard aims to bring GOTS-level criteria to non-organic textile fibers – and is now open for public feedback.
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News briefsAlibaba launches AI agent for global trade
The Chinese e-commerce giant has introduced an AI tool designed to automate much of the sourcing process for small and mid-sized businesses.
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ArticleUS apparel and footwear sector welcomes tariff pause
A leading US trade group reacts to the 90-day extension of reduced tariffs on Chinese imports, warning that rates remain high and unpredictable.
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News briefsOmbraz moves all eyewear production to Italy
The US outdoor eyewear brand has shifted all manufacturing from Asia to a solar-powered facility in Northern Italy, aligning with its sustainability goals.
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OpinionFunctional Textiles Shanghai: August is not necessarily a holiday month
Asia’s largest ingredient sourcing show draws over 8,100 visitors, outpacing recent US and European editions in scale and industry engagement. Charles Ross reports.
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News briefsBetter Cotton publishes 10-year US impact report
The global sustainability initiative shares data on farm-level progress, regenerative practices and industry collaboration across 17 US states.
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ArticleA timeline: Trump’s tariffs
In this constantly updated article, OIC and SGI Europe contributors share the news on US President Trump’s tariffs impacting the industry
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OpinionFFF for fashionistas: Stretching beyond sports & outdoor
Expert contributor Charles Ross reports from New York’s Functional Fabric Fair, where recycling, certifications and Day 0 talks bridged outdoor and fashion.
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ArticleUK and India sign landmark free trade agreement
A major trade pact between the UK and India reduces tariffs and opens markets, potentially reshaping sourcing and sales for brands.
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News briefsQore opens bio-based BDO production in Iowa
The US-German joint venture starts large-scale production of a corn-based chemical with key applications in outdoor apparel and textile manufacturing.
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ArticleFunctional Fabric Fair to launch winter edition in Orlando
The new US event for ingredient brands will run alongside the PGA Show in 2026.
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OpinionMilano Unica 2025 focuses not only on fashion, but also on outdoor textiles
How one of Europe’s leading fabric show is reshaping sourcing strategies for performance, lifestyle, and sustainable innovation.
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ArticlePerformance Days October show sells out ahead of time
The upcoming Munich edition of the textile sourcing show is fully booked, signaling strong demand for focused platforms and circular innovation.
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ArticleNew report explores EU product-level disclosure rules
Two major frameworks may reshape environmental compliance in consumer goods.
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News briefsChina, Brazil deepen supply chain ties
The leading Asian industrial power strengthens strategic trade bonds with a major Latin America economy amid evolving global logistics.
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News briefsISPO Textrends honors sustainable textile innovations
The platform has awarded textile concepts for Spring/Summer 2027 that prioritize circularity, bio-based content and high performance.
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News briefsSaigon’s VIATT will return in 2026 with expanded show floor
This year’s edition of Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies recorded a 13% exhibitor growth.
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ArticleIndia explores path to scaling circular fiber production
The Canada-based sustainability nonprofit Canopy is driving plans to turn India’s agricultural and textile waste into next-generation fiber at scale.
