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The latest news and analysis about trade, imports, exports, tariffs and sourcing.
EU adopts supply chain directive
On Dec. 14, the Council and the European Parliament agreed on a preliminary version of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and drafted a much stricter law than the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), which already applies to large companies. As a result, human rights are anticipated ...
Metamorfish makes customization infinite: “Everyone saw it as science fiction”
The problem with a bad fit could soon be over. Metamorfish has created a material with infinite customization possibilities.
BASF and Inditex unveil Loopamid, a circular Nylon 6 based entirely on textile waste
BASF and Inditex jointly announced on Jan. 23 a breakthrough in promoting circularity in the textile industry. With the launch of Loopamid, a Polyamide 6 (a synthetic polymer widely used in numerous textile applications due to its excellent mechanical properties and versatility, also known as Nylon 6) made from 100 ...
ASRV and Hyosung collaborate with tech-fabric
California-based ASRV, known for using advanced textiles to enhance consumer lifestyles, has once again embraced innovation for this year’s winter season. This time, they’ve incorporated Creora Aerosilver technology, developed by South Korea-based sustainable textile solutions provider Hyosung.
A new association of Italian trade fairs
IT-EX is the name of a new association of Italian international trade fairs, created with the objective of promoting the interests of the sector and its internationalization. The new body, established on Feb. 7, was founded by Fondazione Fiera Milano with AIMPES Servizi, A.N.C.I. Servizi, ASSOMAC Servizi, CEU – Centro ...
ISPO Munich 2023: Alive and kicking
Our editors sum up the biggest themes, most important numbers, trends and pinch points on show at ISPO Munich 2023.
January edition of Munich Fabric Start attracts 14,000 visitors
The latest edition of Munich Fabric Start, which was held at MOC Ordercenter München on Jan. 24-26, attracted around 14,000 professional visitors from 58 countries. Most visitors were from the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), but many also came from Scandinavia, Benelux, the U.K. and Turkey.
Shein considers supply chain as a service
Shein seeks to package its method of “small-batch, on-demand production” and sell it as a service to other brands and designers. So reads a letter to its investors that the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says it has reviewed.
Celanese and Under Armour develop new stretch fabric
Celanese and Under Armour have joined forces to introduce a groundbreaking performance stretch fabric named Neolast. This material is poised to offer the industry a superior alternative to elastane, commonly known as spandex, the elastic fiber responsible for providing stretch in apparel.
TrusTrace releases a second industry playbook featuring Asics
TrusTrace has released its second industry playbook, The Traceability Roadmap: A practical, step-by-step guide to implementing traceability in supply chains. With the free Traceability Roadmap, businesses can find out how to define needs, set goals, outcomes, success indicators, and return on investment to ensure cross-functional buy-in. The ...
Lululemon and Samsara Eco debut enzymatically recycled anorak
Lululemon has unveiled its inaugural product crafted from enzymatically recycled polyester, signaling a significant leap in sustainability efforts.
Performance Days 2024: Innovative, sustainable and informative
The spring edition of PERFORMANCE DAYS runs on March 20–21, 2024, at the Messe München Exhibition Center. Here’s an overview.
Yarn 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.
Geographic 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 ...
EU adopts supply chain directive
On Dec. 14, the Council and the European Parliament agreed on a preliminary version of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and drafted a much stricter law than the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), which already applies to large companies. As a result, human rights are anticipated ...
VIATT 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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