Manufacture

2026-05-11T06:36:00+01:00Sponsored by GORE-TEX

What started as a material innovation has evolved into one of the recognized ingredient brands in the sporting goods industry.

How FLYTEC helps brands scale innovation without increasing complexity
2026-04-13T09:57:00+01:00Sponsored by FLYTEC
Rising costs, tightening compliance and market shifts are forcing brands to rethink development. A system-based approach changes the rules of the game.
Judge vindicates Lululemon in Nike Flyknit lawsuit
2026-04-05T18:23:00+01:00By Pedro Rodríguez
A federal judge has invalidated Nike’s Flyknit patent claims, overturning a March jury verdict and $355,450 fine against Lululemon.
iWarm expands functional clothing with active temperature management
2026-03-16T11:16:00+00:00Sponsored by iWarm
iWarm introduces a heating system that manages garment temperature through carbon nanotube technology and AI-powered controls
PUMA and Chinese foam specialist Shincell target NITRO
2026-03-09T18:16:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
PUMA is establishing a joint materials lab in Suzhou with Chinese foam specialist Shincell to develop the next generation of its NITRO platform.
Why trade fairs are critical infrastructure in tariff-disrupted markets
2026-03-04T11:55:00+00:00Sponsored by LTP Group
Sporting goods manufacturers are rediscovering fairs as essential tools for material validation. LTP Group explains why tactile interaction has become a strategic necessity.
On opens Korea robot factory to cut supply chain risk
2026-02-25T15:52:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
Swiss brand’s 32-robot Busan facility boosts LightSpray output 30-fold, with US and Europe factories to follow.
SPG adopts cloud solution to upgrade product operations
2026-02-16T09:55:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
The licensed apparel company is replacing its legacy system to accelerate development cycles and support growth across brands including Browning and Carhartt.
EU’s new Ecodesign law takes effect
2026-02-12T07:17:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
The new regulation requires companies to disclose discarded items and limit waste, with large firms required to comply by February 2027.
Crystal International builds smart China logistics hub
2026-02-03T07:24:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
The Hong Kong-based apparel manufacturer expects its new automated warehouse to cut fabric transfer times by 75 percent from first quarter 2026.