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News briefsSouth Korea’s Hyosung makes bio materials a group priority
Hyun-Joon Cho calls bio-based materials a pillar of the group’s next century. A Vietnamese plant now supplies the first link in that chain.
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News briefsBillion Rise adds Vietnam capacity that EU origin rules favor
The Hong Kong maker expects up to 100 million meters a year, and fabric made at the site can count toward EU duty cuts.
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ArticlePadel Galis opens its test court to the trade
Spanish court manufacturer Padel Galis has opened a 550-square-meter showroom and test facility in Silla, near Valencia, inviting startups and industry partners to test products under playing conditions.
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SponsoredClosing the distance: inside LTP’s clubhouse in Saigon
LTP Group has opened a dedicated development space in Ho Chi Minh City that compresses performance apparel sampling from months to fourteen days.
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News briefsStella International opens plants, exits Philippines
The Nike and HOKA supplier is adding capacity in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Bangladesh while closing a Philippines site.
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SponsoredChori: more than a supplier, a strategic textile partner from yarn to garment
With nearly 180 years in textiles, Japan’s Chori has evolved from fibre trader to fully integrated development and manufacturing partner.
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ArticleGORE-TEX® Brand looks ahead after 50 years of innovation
What started as a material innovation has evolved into one of the recognized ingredient brands in the sporting goods industry.
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SponsoredHow FLYTEC helps brands scale innovation without increasing complexity
Rising costs, tightening compliance and market shifts are forcing brands to rethink development. A system-based approach changes the rules of the game.
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ArticleJudge vindicates Lululemon in Nike Flyknit lawsuit
A federal judge has invalidated Nike’s Flyknit patent claims, overturning a March jury verdict and $355,450 fine against Lululemon.
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SponsorediWarm expands functional clothing with active temperature management
iWarm introduces a heating system that manages garment temperature through carbon nanotube technology and AI-powered controls
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ArticlePUMA 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.
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ArticleWhy trade fairs are critical infrastructure in tariff-disrupted markets
Sporting goods manufacturers are rediscovering fairs as essential tools for material validation. LTP Group explains why tactile interaction has become a strategic necessity.
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ArticleOn 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.
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ArticleSPG 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.
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ArticleEU’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.
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ArticleCrystal 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.
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ArticleMIQI expands GOTS-certified yoga wear production
Chinese manufacturer MIQI Apparel announces expansion of GOTS-certified sustainable yoga wear production capabilities for global market.
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ArticleFitasy 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.
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News briefsGildan closes HanesBrands deal
Gildan Activewear has closed its $2.2 billion purchase of HanesBrands, adding iconic brands and targeting $200 million in cost synergies.
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News briefsYKK 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.
