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Manufacturing strategies and production decisions—from nearshoring and factory partnerships to production hubs, OEM agreements, logistics management, and the compliance standards that govern where and how sporting goods are made.
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PUMA and Chinese foam specialist Shincell target NITRO
PUMA is establishing a joint materials lab in Suzhou with Chinese foam specialist Shincell to develop the next generation of its NITRO platform.
Sweden’s leading sports retailer Stadium automates logistics
Swedish sports retailer breaks ground on a 40,800 sqm purpose-built distribution centre – with SEK 300m in robotics at its core.
Why trade fairs are critical infrastructure in tariff-disrupted markets
With rising trade barriers eroding planning confidence, sporting goods manufacturers are rediscovering physical fairs as essential tools for material validation. LTP Group explains why tactile interaction has become a strategic necessity for 2026.
On opens Korea robot factory to cut supply chain risk
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
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
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
The Hong Kong-based apparel manufacturer expects its new automated warehouse to cut fabric transfer times by 75 percent from first quarter 2026.
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2026: Event guide
With 1,100 exhibitors and expanded activewear focus, the 2-4 February show addresses supply chain shifts and near-sourcing demand.
JD Sports scales RFID tech for global inventory
JD Sports taps Checkpoint Systems to deploy RFID tech across 2,500 stores, targeting 98% stock accuracy to boost omnichannel sales.
EU may freeze US trade deal over Trump threat
European Parliament’s largest political group says approval of zero-tariff deal impossible after US president announces levies on eight countries.
China exports surge despite US crash
China recorded $1.18 trillion (€1.01tn) trade surplus in 2025 as exports to ASEAN and EU jumped while US shipments crashed 30 percent in December.
Deep dive: Vietnam’s $134bn US surplus driven by sports
Vietnam’s footwear and apparel exports surge despite Trump tariffs, posting $134bn US trade surplus as Nike, Adidas concentrate production there.
How sporting goods navigated 2025 tariffs
Global trade hit $35 trillion in 2025, but sporting goods brands faced a year of adaptation as tariffs forced rapid supply chain restructuring.
MIQI expands GOTS-certified yoga wear production
Chinese manufacturer MIQI Apparel announces expansion of GOTS-certified sustainable yoga wear production capabilities for global market.
Your athlete’s shirt just became their personal trainer
New research maps 40 years of fabric innovation, from polyester to sensor-embedded textiles, revealing what works now and what’s coming next for brands.
Fitasy unveils custom-fit 3D-printed shoes
Fitasy debuts patent-pending tech for custom-fit 3D-printed shoes using smartphone scans, aiming to improve performance and sustainability.
China’s trade surplus exceeds $1 trillion
China’s trade surplus hit $1.08 trillion in the first 11 months of 2025, driven by export growth to Europe, Africa, and Asia despite U.S. tariffs.
Gildan closes HanesBrands deal
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
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
Karl Mayer reports exceptional demand from India as warp knitting expands across sportswear, footwear and technical textiles ahead of ITMA Asia.
UK ends tariff break on low-value imports
The UK will end tariff exemptions for imports under £135, aligning with EU plans to abolish its €150 threshold—moves that could reshape e-commerce and sporting goods retail.
Carbon raises $60m to scale 3D printing
Silicon Valley additive manufacturing company Carbon, Inc. has raised $60 million from investors including Adidas and Sequoia Capital, accelerating its cash-flow positive path.
Hyosung and Lenzing launch eco yoga fabrics
Hyosung and Lenzing introduce a yoga fabric collection blending bio-based spandex and wood-derived fibers, setting a new standard for sustainable activewear.
Haelixa secures recycled cotton proof
Haelixa and New Focus Textiles introduce DNA-based proof of recycled cotton, tackling greenwashing and compliance challenges for apparel and sportswear.
RebuilderAI wins dual CES awards
RebuilderAI’s VRING:ON platform wins CES 2026 honors in FashionTech and AI for transforming design-to-manufacturing workflows.
Puma revamps US licensing model
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.
Taiwan leads global shift to sustainable textiles
The RECODE 2050 Showcase in Taipei spotlighted Taiwan’s leadership in sustainable textile innovation, with clear implications for global sportswear supply chains.
Flytec’s Fly Together event reshapes outdoor industry collaboration
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.
Arvind names Sunitha Lal CHRO
To help scale its sportswear and composites businesses, Arvind has hired a new CHRO, Sunitha Lal, who brings decades of HR expertise.
Yeşim wins triple award for circular initiative
Yeşim Group – supplier to Nike and Under Armour – has won three awards for Ecollectiv, turning textile waste into products.
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