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First Swiss cycling brand to launch bluesign(R) PRODUCT - Pushing the boundaries of sustainability in cycling
Possenia, a trailblazing newcomer in the cycling industry, proudly announces a groundbreaking achievement: it is Switzerland’s first cycling brand to introduce the bluesign® PRODUCT label, marking an important milestone in sustainable cycling apparel in Europe. These environmentally conscious, premium cycling essentials are now available on Digitec Galaxus as well as directly through Possenia’s own website.
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Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris opens its doors from 1 to 3 July at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
The date is set on the calendars of every European player in the textile and clothing markets: for 3 days, the Apparel Sourcing and Texworld trade shows, with their key sectors Avantex and Leatherworld, will be bringing together at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles most of the world's supply for fashion brands, from ready-to-wear to luxury.
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International visitor numbers double, exhibitors commend domestic market strength at Shanghai’s Intertextile Apparel
After three days of facilitating cross-border business across the show floor, fringe events, and various Spring / Summer 2025 fashion forums, the global apparel flagship fair closed doors on 8 March. Following the government’s easing of visa requirements, the over 3,000-supplier showcase saw a 22.9% increase in international exhibitors compared to the previous Spring Edition.
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PERFORMANCE DAYS impresses industry across the board
The PERFORMANCE DAYS team has reason to celebrate. This year's Spring Fair 2024, held on March 20th and 21st at the Munich Trade Fair grounds, concluded with great success. With around 3,000 trade visitors from around the world, PERFORMANCE DAYS provided an optimal environment for the sports and fashion industry to learn about future fiber and material trends for the upcoming S/S 2026 season, explore innovations, exchange ideas, and establish new contacts.
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adidas introduces TWISTKNIT and TWISTWEAVE as part of ULTIMATE365 RANGE
The Ultimate365 apparel range from adidas has always featured the latest performance material innovations from the brand. Today, adidas Golf is introducing new adidas material concepts as part of the Ultimate365 range – TWISTKNIT and TWISTWEAVE – that manipulate materials at the fiber level to unlock a new pathway to performance. All products in the Ultimate365 apparel range for both men and women are available now on adidas.com, the adidas app and at select retailers worldwide.
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Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris: "IMPERFaiCTION" trends for Autumn/Winter 2025-2026
« IMPERFaiCTION », the trend book for the Autumn-Winter 2025-2026 season explores the limits of Man in confronting the potential of AI, and proposes a poetic reading of our imperfections... When our own biological reality becomes a "zone to defend". To be discovered from July 1 to 3, 2024 at the Parc des Expositions, Porte de Versailles.
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Fashion Hong Kong 2024 pop-up store in Paris draws strong response
11 emerging designer brands showcasing sustainability, art and culture and craft design.
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Celebrating Innovation: Schoeller Textil article 59390 won an iF DESIGN AWARD
Schoeller Textil is thrilled to announce that they have been honored with the prestigious 2024 iF Design Award in the category of Textile Intelligence for their groundbreaking Article 59390. This award demonstrates their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in textile design.
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IHKIB and WRAP have signed a collaboration agreement to boost Turkish Apparel exports to the USA
In a move to enhance the global competitiveness of the Turkish apparel industry, the Istanbul Apparel Exporters' Association (IHKIB) has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP). IHKIB, representing 80% of Türkiye's apparel exports, aims to facilitate and guide its members in navigating new markets and staying abreast of sectoral developments.
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Esquel recognized in UN Global Compact's Guidebook on Gender Equality
Esquel has been featured as one of the eight remarkable case studies in the #UNGC’s latest report, “Women at Work: Chinese Companies Taking Action on Gender Equality”, released on International Women's Day. The guidebook highlights our commitment to fostering gender equality within our organization and offers valuable guidance to advance ESG and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in China and beyond.
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First ever VIATT attracts 17,262 visits, lays foundation to ‘harness growth of Vietnam’s textile market’
As the inaugural Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) drew curtains on 1 March 2024, Messe Frankfurt's first integrated textile fair in Asia has positioned itself as an essential platform for the entire textile value chain. Covering three major industry sectors, the three-day fair attracted 17,262 visits from 55 countries and regions, connecting with 409 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions. In addition to attracting top-quality suppliers, participants also noted the high calibre of buyers and the clear potential for growth at future editions.
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PERFORMANCE DAYS: Renowned experts & new special areas
Just a few weeks left until PERFORMANCE DAYS kicks off on an expanded area in Halls C1 and C2 on March 20th and 21st, 2024, at the Messe München grounds. Even in the spring, the fair will prove its pioneering role as the most important industry platform specifically for functional textiles for sports and workwear, and since winter 2023, for footwear as well.
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The VF Foundation is bridging the gender gap in garment sector automation
Garment workers globally face potential widespread displacement due to the increase in automation. According to the International Labour Organization, sewing automation alone could displace 65 million workers globally.
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