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Tecnica reacts to the Trump tariffs
30 April 2025By Pedro Rodríguez and Susa Schreiner
“The current context we operate in is characterized by high geopolitical uncertainties and highly volatile markets,” Alberto Zanatta, tells SGI Europe.
Shein, Temu to raise prices
23 April 2025
New tariffs and the end of “de minimis” could spell the end of Shein and Temu’s business model in the US.
Trump tariffs – reactions from around the sporting goods industry
22 April 2025By SGI Europe Editorial Team
In line with our coverage of the trade policy of the second Trump administration, SGI Europe will be seeking comment from a variety of industry players. We will be updating this article as reactions come in.

eVent Fabrics unveils high-performance laminate solution for a PFAS-free future
9 October 2024Sponsored 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
9 July 2024By 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”
25 March 2024By 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?
5 March 2025Sponsored 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
17 October 2024By 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
8 October 2024By Milena Vercellino
The leather and leather goods manufacturing sector saw a significant turnover decline during the first half of the year.

Polartec expands its Power Shield™ collection and further reduces carbon footprint
31 March 2025Sponsored 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
14 February 2025Sponsored 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
11 September 2024Sponsored 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
29 August 2024Sponsored 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
28 August 2024By 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?
5 August 2024By Pedro Rodríguez
Alibaba is about to introduce a conversational sourcing engine.