Sourcing news and insights for the sporting goods industry – Page 2
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ArticleSustainable footwear: Running shoes that leave no footprints
How can running shoes be more sustainable? For example, by switching to bio-based and recycled materials, offering repair services, and ultimately setting up a complete recycling system. These running shoes are on their way.
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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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ArticleWorldly explained, part 2: Supply chain knowledge is key
Worldly’s Chief Growth Officer explains the impact of the new political situation on sustainability efforts.
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C-Suite InterviewWorldly explained: The Higg Index, Cascale and measuring environmental impact on a product base
Worldly’s new Product Impact Calculator offers brands a way to accurately measure product-level Scope 3 emissions with primary supplier data, a step beyond spend-based tools and a key asset for sustainability reporting.
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ArticleTrump tariffs – reactions from around the sporting goods industry
In line with our coverage of the trade policy of the second Trump administration, SGI Europe will be seeking comment from a variety of industry players. We will be updating this article as reactions come in.
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ArticleTariff turmoil: How the sports and outdoor industries in the US are bracing for impact
From Salomon to Snowsports Industries America (SIA): Here’s how the US industry feels about Trump’s tariffs.
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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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SponsoredPolartec expands its Power Shield™ collection and further reduces carbon footprint
Polartec pushes boundaries with plant-based, PFAS-free and recyclable textiles, proving high performance and sustainability go hand in hand.
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ArticleeVent Fabrics offers an entire range of PFAS-and PTFE-free laminates
eVent Fabrics is going PTFE- & PFAS-free by 2025—plus, their new ultralight stormburstLT sets a new standard for breathability & performance.
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ArticleYoung Russian sporting goods brands struggle to take off
Young Russian sporting goods brands face challenges, one being a lack of high-quality raw materials, especially fabrics.
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SponsoredeVent Fabrics unveils high-performance laminate solution for a PFAS-free future
“We believe we have developed one of the first PFAS-free alternatives that is on par with long-lasting, high-quality PTFE,” says Chad Kelly, President of eVent about their new laminate solution.
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ArticleGerman leather goods industry suffers steep sales drop
The leather and leather goods manufacturing sector saw a significant turnover decline during the first half of the year.
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WebinarWatch now: AGXX – The gamechanger for antimicrobial textile functionalization
Watch our free webinar to learn more about AGXX, an antimicrobial technology that sets new standards in textile protection.
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SponsoredPerformance Days expands its role as information platform
Performance Days wants to consolidate its position as the leading textile and apparel platform.
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ArticlePuma has a new Senior Vice President Group Sourcing
Indrajeet Sen will take over the operational tasks after Anne-Laure Descours decided not to extend her contract.
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ArticleBangladesh’s political unrest threatens global fashion supply chains
The country’s turmoil may hike prices and disrupt sustainability efforts. What could this mean for global fashion?
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ArticleA search alternative through Chinese B2B AI?
Alibaba is about to introduce a conversational sourcing engine.
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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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ArticleThe counterfeiting Olympics
About three months ago, French police raided at dawn and shut down 11 stores in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Ouen – site of a famous flea market and not far from the Stade de France. It is also one of three municipalities divvying up the 52 hectares of the Olympic ...
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C-Suite InterviewSyre to take circular polyester to gigascale
Swedish textile recycling company Syre has big plans for the textile industry. The goal is to produce recycled polyester per year; polyester that can also be recycled an infinite number of times. The solution is the recipe of two American chemistry professors, which is now being incorporated into the first factory to be completed in the US this year.