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Study: US consumers bear most Trump tariff costs
2026-01-21T17:40:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
Kiel Institute research shows foreign exporters absorbed only 4% of 2025 US tariff burden, with American importers and consumers paying the rest.
EU may freeze US trade deal over Trump threat
2026-01-17T22:02:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
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
2026-01-15T18:04:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
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.

Ingredients Brands

WHITESPACE partners with eVent for PFAS-free pants
2026-01-22T21:30:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
This choice reinforces the brand’s commitment to sustainable technical materials in premium snowboarding apparel.
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.

Suppliers

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.

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Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2026: Event guide
2026-01-26T07:27:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
With 1,100 exhibitors and expanded activewear focus, the 2-4 February show addresses supply chain shifts and near-sourcing demand.
Your athlete’s shirt just became their personal trainer
2025-12-22T09:37:00+00:00By Valentina Giannella
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.
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.