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News briefsUK 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.
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News briefsHyosung 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.
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News briefsHaelixa 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.
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News briefsArvind 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.
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News briefsIndia considers scaling up circular-fiber production
India’s agricultural and textile waste is being transformed into next-generation fiber on a large scale, thanks to plans spearheaded by the Canada-based sustainability nonprofit Canopy.
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News briefsUS and China to suspend part of tariffs for 90 days starting May 14
The US said it would lower its reciprocal tariff on Chinese goods to 10 percent from 125 percent, while China said it would cut its tariff on US goods to the same level.
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News briefsChina to impose new tariffs on US goods
As of April 10, China will impose a 34-percent tariff on all products imported from the US, according to Xinjua.
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News briefsDimension-Polyant launches sustainable X-Pac VX21 Ocean Edition laminate
New waterproof four-layer laminate for packs and bags with a face fabric made from 100% recycled Regen Ocean nylon by Hyosung.
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News briefsA $12 billion initiative for sustainable cotton industry in West Africa
At the World Trade Organisation (WTO) 9th Global Review of Aid for Trade, the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) was at the forefront of the Ministerial Dialogue on “Cotton-to-Clothing: Charting Pathways to Create Sustainable Jobs for Women and Youth in West and Central Africa” on June 26, part of ...
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News briefsLululemon and Samsara Eco debut enzymatically recycled anorak
Source: Lululemon Lululemon is launching its first product made with enzymatically recycled polyester. Lululemon has unveiled its inaugural product crafted from enzymatically recycled polyester, signaling a significant leap in sustainability efforts. The Packable Anorak, a limited edition release, represents the culmination of a multi-year collaboration with Australian ...
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News briefsYarn Expo Spring showcases textile innovations, advancements
Yarn Expo Spring, the leading yarn and fiber sourcing platform in Asia, is gearing up to host over 500 exhibitors from 10 countries and regions. Spanning across 27,000 square meters, manufacturers will present a diverse range of products across multiple burgeoning sectors. With significant advancements, the synthetic fibers market is ...
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News briefsGeographic mislabeling at Boohoo
Boohoo appears to have put “Made in the UK” labels on perhaps thousands of articles of clothes that were manufactured in southern Asia (Pakistan, for example), as we have learned through Business of Fashion. The original – and presumably correct – labels were removed and replaced last year at the ...
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News briefsVIATT announced as ASEAN’s new comprehensive textile platform
The inaugural edition of the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) will take place from Feb. 28 to March 1, 2024, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. Messe Frankfurt (HK), which co-organizes the event with the Vietnam Trade ...
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News briefsOn selects Nedap technology for source-to-consumer RFID project
RTIH reports that Swiss sporting goods brand On has chosen Durch company Nedap to deploy its iD Cloud platform in factories, warehouses, distributors and stores worldwide. This allows On to track and trace every single item from source to consumer. On was already familiar with the technology and benefits of ...
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News briefsPolygiene introduces new plant-based StayFreshBIO
The Polygiene Group will launch a plant-based antimicrobial technology for the textile market at ISPO Munich 2023. The technology is based on a 100 percent bio-based active ingredient derived from plant substances. It complements Polygiene’s current silver-based solution and is in line with the movement in certain regions looking for ...
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News briefsSports Minister: Russian market’s dependence on imported athletic apparel is nearly absolute
Russian dependence on imported athletic apparel and sports nutrition remains close to 90 percent, Oleg Matsisin, the Russian Sports Minister, said during a meeting with Russian President Putin. Russian analogs of athletic apparel good enough for high-level performances are available in limited quantities. There is only a limited range of ...
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News briefsArchroma and Trumpler partner on eco-friendly tanning process for leather production
Chemical solutions company Archroma has partnered with Trumpler (which specializes in leather chemicals) on a new eco-friendly process to produce high-performance leather. The new process, called DyTan, combines innovations from the two companies to offer an alternative to existing metal-free and chrome-tanned leather. DyTan is free from metal salts and ...
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News briefsInditex to buy €70m worth of Ambercycle’s Cycora
Inditex, Zara’s parent company, has partnered strategically with Los Angeles-based material sciences firm Ambercycle to help scale textile to textile recycled polyester. As part of this agreement, Inditex has signed a three-year commitment to buy Ambercycle’s textile-to-textile recycled polyester Cycora for over €70 million. Cycora is an innovative material made ...
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News briefsPolygiene reports Q3 operating loss on lower sales
Despite a 30 percent decline in third-quarter revenues to 28.7 million Swedish kroner (€2.4m) and a corresponding operating loss of SEK 2.4 million, Polygiene is optimistic about Q4 results as early orders have exceeded expectations. The group, which said Q3 results showed signs of a slow recovery, has shifted its ...
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News briefsPolartec launches new brand ethos
Sending its press release from “Planet Earth, the Universe,” Polartec announced a new brand ethos, “Made To Go Beyond.” The new positioning and identity represent an evolution for the brand owned by Milliken & Company and form the foundation for future communications, reflecting and resonating with changing consumer values and ...
