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China signals openness to EU trade talks
2025-11-05T16:58:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
China has signaled readiness to discuss trade with the EU, though official sources emphasize cooperation with “EU countries” in carefully calibrated language.
US tariffs hit Sri Lanka apparel, World Bank warns
2025-10-22T06:37:00+01:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
US tariffs targeting Sri Lanka’s garment sector threaten jobs, export flows, and sportswear sourcing reliability.
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

Roica brings sustainable stretch back to ISPO
2025-11-25T20:22:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
At ISPO Munich, Roica by Asahi Kasei will showcase degradable, recycled and mass-balance stretch fibers developed with seven European partners – reinforcing its sustainability mission.
Lycra opens its largest spandex plant, in China
2025-11-16T20:24:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
The Lycra Company has opened its largest spandex factory in Ningxia Province, China, representing a €90 million investment to meet rising demand in the Asia-Pacific region.
Lenzing, OceanSafe pioneer circular fiber
2025-11-07T06:57:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
Lenzing and OceanSafe have teamed up to develop biodegradable performance fibers, setting new sustainability standards for global sportswear.

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.
A way out of the trade dispute: Is Cambodia the new Vietnam of the footwear industry?
2025-03-05T06:36:00+00:00Sponsored by Mckowan Lowe
We talked to shoe manufacturer Shoe Premier about state-of-the-art production and low-risk environments.
Young Russian sporting goods brands struggle to take off
2024-10-17T18:19:00+01:00By Vlad Vorotnikov
Young Russian sporting goods brands face challenges, one being a lack of high-quality raw materials, especially fabrics.

UK ends tariff break on low-value imports
2025-11-26T12:47:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
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.
Hyosung and Lenzing launch eco yoga fabrics
2025-11-21T07:29:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
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
2025-11-20T17:02:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
Haelixa and New Focus Textiles introduce DNA-based proof of recycled cotton, tackling greenwashing and compliance challenges for apparel and sportswear.
Taiwan leads global shift to sustainable textiles
2025-11-12T07:07:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
The RECODE 2050 Showcase in Taipei spotlighted Taiwan’s leadership in sustainable textile innovation, with clear implications for global sportswear supply chains.
Arvind names Sunitha Lal CHRO
2025-11-04T09:16:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
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
2025-11-03T15:58:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
Yeşim Group – supplier to Nike and Under Armour – has won three awards for Ecollectiv, turning textile waste into products.