All about manufacturing for the sporting goods industry
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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.
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News briefsIndia 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.
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News briefsCarbon 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.
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News briefsRebuilderAI wins dual CES awards
RebuilderAI’s VRING:ON platform wins CES 2026 honors in FashionTech and AI for transforming design-to-manufacturing workflows.
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ArticlePuma 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.
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ArticleFlytec’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.
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News briefsVapesol invests €1.5m in rubber sole production
The investment will enable the production of 5,000 pairs of rubber soles per day.
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ArticleXpore e2cycle: A new pathway for polyester recycling
From screen to seam. Xpore e2cycle transforms LCD e-waste into award-winning performance textiles. A new, sustainable pathway for polyester recycling.
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ArticleEU and Indonesia sign free-trade deal
The agreement is welcomed by European sporting goods and footwear industry associations
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News briefsCambodia sets wage increase for 2026 garment workers
Cambodia raises garment wages to $210 for 2026.
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ArticleOrthoLite to open foaming plant in India
The US provider of comfort and performance foam for footwear says that the facility “marks a significant step forward in OrthoLite’s strategy to localize the entire product creation process.”
