Manufacture

2025-12-02T08:40:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team

Gildan Activewear has closed its $2.2 billion purchase of HanesBrands, adding iconic brands and targeting $200 million in cost synergies.

YKK reinvents the zipper for performance wear
2025-12-01T11:56:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
YKK introduces AiryString, a tapeless zipper that’s lighter, sleeker, and eco-friendly—ideal for performance apparel and outdoor gear.
India surge boosts warp knitting demand
2025-11-27T16:13:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
Karl Mayer reports exceptional demand from India as warp knitting expands across sportswear, footwear and technical textiles ahead of ITMA Asia.
Carbon raises $60m to scale 3D printing
2025-11-21T15:19:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
Silicon Valley additive manufacturing company Carbon, Inc. has raised $60 million from investors including Adidas and Sequoia Capital, accelerating its cash-flow positive path.
RebuilderAI wins dual CES awards
2025-11-20T17:02:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
RebuilderAI’s VRING:ON platform wins CES 2026 honors in FashionTech and AI for transforming design-to-manufacturing workflows.
Puma revamps US licensing model
2025-11-12T13:54:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
Puma is shifting its US sock and underwear business to a new licensing model with United Legwear & Apparel Co. (ULAC), aligning operations under one global partner.
Flytec’s Fly Together event reshapes outdoor industry collaboration
2025-11-06T07:44:00+00:00Sponsored by Flytec
When innovation leaves the showroom and steps onto the trail, collaboration takes on a new form. At Fly Together 2025, Flytec transformed the hills of Annecy into a living lab for co-creation.
Vapesol invests €1.5m in rubber sole production
2025-10-22T06:35:00+01:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
The investment will enable the production of 5,000 pairs of rubber soles per day.
Xpore e2cycle: A new pathway for polyester recycling
2025-09-24T09:55:00+01:00Sponsored by BenQ Materials
From screen to seam. Xpore e2cycle transforms LCD e-waste into award-winning performance textiles. A new, sustainable pathway for polyester recycling.
EU and Indonesia sign free-trade deal
2025-09-24T07:03:00+01:00By Heather O'Brian
The agreement is welcomed by European sporting goods and footwear industry associations