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The new capsule with FP Movement is a small release aimed at a big shift: women are reshaping who buys Salomon’s sneakers.
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ROICA V550 stretch fabrics on show in Munich
Italian sportswear knitters lead the booth, from cycling grip fabrics to Merino base layers.
Textile recycling: The next challenge is scaling up
In recent years, the textile recycling industry has focused primarily on technological development.
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Circular sportswear: matching construction to recovery
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