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  • Gemini_Generated_Smart Fabrics
    Article

    Your athlete’s shirt just became their personal trainer

    2025-12-22T09:37:00Z

    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.

  • “If a shoe had been designed from a woman’s foot, would I be running without getting the injuries?”
    Article

    Women’s shoes still don’t fit

    2025-10-22T12:44:00Z

    A new study shows most running shoes are still built for men’s anatomy — leaving women runners with discomfort, fit issues, and preventable injuries

  • Biotexfuture
    Article

    Adidas partners with scientific project: Biopolymers from algae for textiles

    2023-07-16T06:15:00Z

    The textiles of the future are “bio-based”. This is the conviction behind the BIOTEXFUTURE Innovation Space – a concept funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research as part of the transformation to a bio-based economy. A central role in this innovation space is played by the German ...

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    Sports protective gear market to post CAGR of 6% by 2027, according to new report

    2022-05-12T06:35:00Z

    According to a new market research report by MarketsandMarkets, the sports protective gear market has grown considerably in 2021. It is projected to grow from US$5.3 billion in 2022 to US$7.1 billion by 2027, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0 percent. The 212-page report is titled “Sports ...

  • News briefs

    Stravito hires key executives, accelerates expansion

    2022-04-26T09:13:00Z

    Stravito, an AI-powered platform for businesses that democratizes access to market research, continues to expand its global leadership team following its $14.6 million Series A financing last fall. Stravito has appointed Laura Lockley as VP of customer success and Will Gardiner as VP of marketing. These appointments will help Stravito ...