All Trade & Sourcing articles – Page 9
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News briefsKeen keeps prices stable despite tariff pressure
The US-based outdoor footwear brand commits to shielding customers and retailers from tariff-related price increases through the end of 2025.
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News briefsBerghaus opens regional showroom in Cumbria
The British outdoor brand strengthens its retail ties by opening a new showroom in a key hub for outdoor and sports businesses in Northern England.
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News briefsRe&Up and Marchi & Fildi partner on recycled yarns
The Italian yarn manufacturer and the textile recycler join forces to create premium recycled cotton yarns fit for industrial-scale production.
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News briefsBangladesh, Pakistan apparel groups sign trade MoU
Two South Asian industry bodies take steps to boost bilateral cooperation in garment exports and textile trade through a new agreement.
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News briefsA new strategic partnership between Euratex and FTTH
The partnership is supposed to strengthen Euro-Mediterranean textile cooperation.
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OpinionResponsible textile production: What will the future cost?
Alexa Dehmel reflects on how the price of sustainable materials will evolve over the next decade.
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OpinionThe days of abundant rPET feedstock are over: What is the alternative?
OIC columnist Charles Ross explains why outdoor brands must rethink material sourcing now, as the era of easy rPET feedstock rapidly ends.
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ArticleHow US outdoor brands respond to the new global trade reality
From resilience to reinvention, US outdoor brands are adapting to tariffs, shifting demand and a changing consumer base with strategic focus.
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ArticleTariffs reshape US eyewear market and supply chains
Tariffs, tech innovation and new customs rules are shaking up the US eyewear market, creating challenges for some – and new opportunities for others.
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News briefsAmbercycle and Highsun sign partnership
The circular materials specialist partners with the Chinese holding to scale textile-to-textile recycling, aiming to redefine synthetic production.
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News briefsEtsy urges US consumers to buy local products in light of rising tariffs
As new tariffs take effect, Etsy urges US buyers to shop local and helps sellers navigate rising costs, changing rules, and global uncertainty.
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OpinionFunctional Fabric Fair, Portland: Does anybody understand tariffs over here…?
Caught between chaotic tariff policies and climate urgency, Charles Ross finds the US outdoor industry bracing for impact – and leaning into collaboration.
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News briefsBangladesh restricts yarn imports from India by land
Bangladesh halts Indian yarn imports via land ports, raising logistics costs and disrupting trade; India exported $1.6bn in cotton yarn in 2024.
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News briefsTemu and Shein warn of price hikes in the US due to tariffs
The e-comm giants announce price increases and ad cuts in the US as Trump’s tariffs and policy shifts reshape the fast fashion market.
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News briefsFunctional Textiles Shanghai postponed to August 2025
Functional Textiles Shanghai 2025 reschedules to Aug. 6–7 due to venue conflict but keeps its format and location at the World Expo Center.
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News briefsBetter Cotton launches sustainability platform in Pakistan’s cotton sector
The new initiative aims to foster stakeholder collaboration to future-proof cotton farming and promote responsible production.
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News briefsColumbia plans to expand in Brazil due to uncertain US trade situation
Columbia Sportswear told Brazilian media it is doubling down on Brazil as US trade policy uncertainty and soaring tariffs disrupt wholesale growth.
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ArticlePassenger halts US expansion due to rising tariffs
UK-based outdoor brand Passenger redirects US inventory to Europe as escalating US tariffs make expansion “a risky proposition.”
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News briefsCirculose and Tangshan Sanyou partner to scale circular textiles
The Swedish recycling pioneer teams up with Tangshan Sanyou to accelerate fiber circularity and expand sustainable textile production in China.
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ArticleTrump’s 90-day tariff freeze triggers market ramp-up, China excluded
Markets soar globally as temporary tariff relief is announced – except for China, which now faces a 125% import tax.
