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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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ArticleTaiwan leads global shift to sustainable textiles
The RECODE 2050 Showcase in Taipei spotlighted Taiwan’s leadership in sustainable textile innovation, with clear implications for global sportswear supply chains.
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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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ArticleYeşim wins triple award for circular initiative
Yeşim Group – supplier to Nike and Under Armour – has won three awards for Ecollectiv, turning textile waste into products.
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ArticleIntertextile Shanghai sets 2026 agenda
Intertextile Shanghai returns March 11-13 with focus on sustainability, performance textiles and innovation at NECC Shanghai.
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ArticleCrystal International joins climate non-profit to reach 2030 goal
The partnership directly supports Textile Exchange’s aggressive Climate+ strategy, which targets a 45 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from fiber and raw material production by 2030. For Crystal International, this move aligns with its own Crystal Sustainability Vision 2030 (CSV2030), focusing on circularity and climate action across its global manufacturing platform.
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ArticleUS tariffs hit Sri Lanka apparel, World Bank warns
US tariffs targeting Sri Lanka’s garment sector threaten jobs, export flows, and sportswear sourcing reliability.
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ArticleFashion and sportswear brands explore AI at Global Sourcing Expo
At Melbourne (Nov 18–20), the Global Sourcing Expo will spotlight AI in fashion and sourcing — a bellwether for how sportswear brands will use AI in supply, design, and marketing.
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ArticleEngraw: Why Uruguay is a great country for sourcing sustainable wool
Uruguay’s Engraw has built a global reputation for premium, mulesing-free wool – powered by renewable energy and 70 years of sustainable expertise.
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WhitepapersWhitepaper: Future-proof textiles 2025
A practical whitepaper by SGI Europe in cooperation with RUDOLF, explaining how upcoming rules and consumer expectations reshape material compliance and product development.
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ArticlePolartec® AirCore™: A new era of breathable, weather-resistant, stretchy, non-PFAS laminates
Polartec’s newest innovation merges cutting-edge nanofiber technology with sustainability.
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SponsoredFly Together Annecy 2025: Co-creating the future of textile innovation
Fly Together Annecy 2025 offers brands and designers an immersive space for true co-creation and outdoor product innovation.
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ArticleUS Supreme Court awaits after tariffs to hit Vietnam and India
Key sourcing countries are already feeling the impact.
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ArticleXpore e2cycle: A new pathway for polyester recycling
From screen to seam. Xpore e2cycle transforms LCD e-waste into award-winning performance textiles. A new, sustainable pathway for polyester recycling.
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ArticleEU and Indonesia sign free-trade deal
The agreement is welcomed by European sporting goods and footwear industry associations
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ArticleDecathlon and Rheon Labs in first, but not last, compression-collaboration
SGI Europe has spoken with the Development Director at Rheon to learn more about its collaboration with Decathlon.
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Innovator PortraitTailored performance and sustainable innovation: how eVent Fabrics helps brands defy the elements
What does it take to build top-performing, sustainable apparel? A unique approach, agility and understanding of brand needs.
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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.
