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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.

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.
Two Shein suppliers used child labor in 2023
2024-08-29T11:49:00+01:00By Pedro Rodríguez
Shein says it has remedied the situation.

Well-known brand-name products surface on Shein
2024-09-20T21:48:00+01:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
Major brands face scrutiny as their products appear on Shein, sparking environmental and ethical concerns.
Bangladesh’s political unrest threatens global fashion supply chains
2024-08-20T08:06:00+01:00By Wolfgang Greiner
The country’s turmoil may hike prices and disrupt sustainability efforts. What could this mean for global fashion?
A $12 billion initiative for sustainable cotton industry in West Africa
2024-07-10T07:19:00+01:00
At the World Trade Organisation (WTO) 9th Global Review of Aid for Trade, the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) was at the forefront of the Ministerial Dialogue on “Cotton-to-Clothing: Charting Pathways to Create Sustainable Jobs for Women and Youth in West and Central Africa” on June 26, part of ...

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.
Dimension-Polyant launches sustainable X-Pac VX21 Ocean Edition laminate
2024-07-27T07:27:00+01:00
New waterproof four-layer laminate for packs and bags with a face fabric made from 100% recycled Regen Ocean nylon by Hyosung.
The counterfeiting Olympics
2024-07-12T05:49:00+01:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
About three months ago, French police raided at dawn and shut down 11 stores in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Ouen – site of a famous flea market and not far from the Stade de France. It is also one of three municipalities divvying up the 52 hectares of the Olympic ...