Can fashion weeks replace trade shows?
Fashion Weeks are just around the corner. Could they replace trade shows as the most important dates in the industry? We take a closer look.
The biggest dates in the sports and outdoor industry this year
Our calendar has the biggest industry dates this year and all the dates you need to plan your sports and outdoor gear social media campaign.
Experts share their retail insights and predictions for 2023 at ISPO
ISPO Munich 2022 provided plenty of expert insights into the state of retail as well as predictions for 2023. We summarize the key points.
Textile waste handling: the invisible part of global circular supply chains
It’s no secret that waste represents a huge problem in the apparel industry, but what is less understood is the potential untapped resource such waste represents. SaaS technologies are looking to digitize, connect, and scale global textile-to-textile recycling; connecting fashion brands and manufacturers with waste handlers and recyclers, and build ...
Next Textile conference (Oct. 26) focusing on “Re: Source as A Resource”
The theme of this year’s NEXT TEXTILE conference will focus on Re: Source as A Resource, as the need to rethink has never been more significant. But, conversely, opportunities through innovations have never been greater. The event will take place at Sweden Fashion Textile Center in Borås, Sweden, on Oct. ...
Strong start of the Functional Fabric Fair in New York
Functional Fabric Fair New York – powered by Performance Days® is a trade-exclusive event showcasing the latest trends in fabric development for the functional textile industry and provides a suitable marketplace in the U.S. for sourcing high-performance functional fabrics and accessories. On July 19-20, for the first time in three ...
Sri Lanka apparel forum sees apparel sector unaffected by political turmoil
In the face of the current political development in Sri Lanka, the country’s Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has called on all party leaders to urgently clear the way for an all-party government with elections as soon as possible to restore stability and rebuild confidence in the country - locally ...
Coats acquires Texon
Coats Group, a U.K.-based manufacturer of industrial yarns, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Texon, a supplier of components and materials for footwear, accessories and apparel for Nike, Adidas and other brands, for an enterprise value of $237 million and a total cash value of $211 million after deductions ...