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eVent Fabrics unveils high-performance laminate solution for a PFAS-free future
2024-10-09T07:50:00+01:00Sponsored by eVent Fabrics
“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.
Anti-synthetics group forms in US Congress
2024-07-09T06:40:00+01:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
The Congressional Slow Fashion Caucus was established in the US House of Representatives on June 27. Among its founding members are Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Washington), Chellie Pingree (Maine), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (California), Grace Meng (New York), Julia Brownley (California) and Jerrold “Jerry” Nadler (New York) – all of whom belong to ...
Metamorfish makes customization infinite: “Everyone saw it as science fiction”
2024-03-25T07:17:00+00:00By Jesper Johansson
The problem with a bad fit could soon be over. Metamorfish has created a material with infinite customization possibilities.

A way out of the trade dispute: Is Cambodia the new Vietnam of the footwear industry?
2025-03-05T06:36:00+00:00Sponsored by Mckowan Lowe
We talked to shoe manufacturer Shoe Premier about state-of-the-art production and low-risk environments.
Young Russian sporting goods brands struggle to take off
2024-10-17T18:19:00+01:00By Vlad Vorotnikov
Young Russian sporting goods brands face challenges, one being a lack of high-quality raw materials, especially fabrics.
German leather goods industry suffers steep sales drop
2024-10-08T12:32:00+01:00By Milena Vercellino
The leather and leather goods manufacturing sector saw a significant turnover decline during the first half of the year.

Tariffs and more from the US Treasury’s perspective
2025-03-20T07:13:00+00:00By Pedro Rodríguez
April 2 is the day the US will introduce “reciprocal” tariffs on allies and adversaries alike.
Trump tariff plans confuse the world
2025-03-06T07:48:00+00:00
“De minimis” has been minimized to zero.
A way out of the trade dispute: Is Cambodia the new Vietnam of the footwear industry?
2025-03-05T06:36:00+00:00Sponsored by Mckowan Lowe
We talked to shoe manufacturer Shoe Premier about state-of-the-art production and low-risk environments.

Polartec expands its Power Shield™ collection and further reduces carbon footprint
2025-03-31T11:49:00+01:00Sponsored by Polartec
Polartec pushes boundaries with plant-based, PFAS-free and recyclable textiles, proving high performance and sustainability go hand in hand.
eVent Fabrics offers an entire range of PFAS-and PTFE-free laminates
2025-02-14T10:57:00+00:00Sponsored by eVent Fabrics
eVent Fabrics is going PTFE- & PFAS-free by 2025—plus, their new ultralight stormburstLT sets a new standard for breathability & performance.
Watch now: AGXX – The gamechanger for antimicrobial textile functionalization
2024-09-11T12:17:00+01:00Sponsored by Heraeus Precious Metals
Watch our free webinar to learn more about AGXX, an antimicrobial technology that sets new standards in textile protection.
Performance Days expands its role as information platform
2024-08-29T06:58:00+01:00Sponsored by Performance Days
Performance Days wants to consolidate its position as the leading textile and apparel platform.
Puma has a new Senior Vice President Group Sourcing
2024-08-28T16:35:00+01:00By Mattias Björklund
Indrajeet Sen will take over the operational tasks after Anne-Laure Descours decided not to extend her contract.
A search alternative through Chinese B2B AI?
2024-08-05T08:30:00+01:00By Pedro Rodríguez
Alibaba is about to introduce a conversational sourcing engine.