#Retail & Brands

2024-01-18

Raye and Zlatan invite the world to move in style with H&M Move

H&M Move’s upcoming movewear release is expertly engineered using the latest technologies, merging the dynamic forces of sports and fashion. Set to launch on 11 January, the cutting-edge collection will be unveiled by powerhouse musician RAYE and football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic. 12 January, 2024

The new-season drop is inspired by HIIT training and the juxtaposing elements of sports and fashion. It includes stylish workout sets with body-enhancing cutlines and luxe athleisure wear in bold oversized silhouettes, all meticulously crafted with fabrics featuring H&M Move’s sweat-wicking DryMove™ and extra-supportive ShapeMove™ functionalities.

British singer-songwriter RAYE embodies this aesthetic and has partnered with H&M Move for the collection launch. The celebrated artist is featured in the campaign alongside two of her best friends and dancers who are supporting the star during her world tour. RAYE is also seen working out and dancing to an instrumental version of her hit ‘Escapism’.

"I really believe that movement is for everyone. It’s about your unique journey and how you move forward in life, both mentally and physically. Being confident in who you are and in your own skin takes time, but through movement it’s possible", says RAYE.

In the new campaign, the musician shares the spotlight with renowned striker Zlatan Ibrahimovi?, who joined the H&M Move team as a Brand Mover in 2022.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic states: "Movement is in my DNA, and I’ll never stop pushing forward. H&M Move is the same, and with this collection they’re really taking movewear to the next level. Shooting the campaign together with RAYE was a lot of fun, and I think it turned out great."

The new movewear collection will be available in-store and at hm.com/move 11 January.

Texprocess 2026: Automation, digitalisation and AI redefine textile processing

Making investment decisions in textile processing has become significantly more demanding. Increasing energy costs, a shortage of skilled labour and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties are compelling companies to focus on technologies that deliver clear gains in efficiency and process reliability. This applies equally to apparel manufacturing and to the processing of technical textiles and high-performance materials. As a result, modernisation initiatives are assessed more carefully – even as the need to upgrade production systems continues to intensify.

Techtextil 2026: Between innovation pressure & market reality

From 21 to 24 April 2026, Techtextil in Frankfurt am Main will once again become the central meeting point for the international technical textiles and nonwovens industry. Running in parallel, Texprocess will focus on the industrial implementation of textile processing technologies as the leading platform in this field. Together, the two trade fairs form a closely integrated presentation and working platform along the entire textile value chain – from material development to finished applications.

Between geopolitical pressure and industrial resilience

In this interview, Dr. Janpeter Horn (VDMA) discusses the current challenges facing textile machinery manufacturers, shaped by geopolitical tensions, regulatory developments and subdued investment. He also outlines why innovation strength, integrated solutions and strategic positioning remain key to global competitiveness.

Recover™ secures multi-year recycled cotton agreement with H&M

Recover™ has signed a multi-year agreement with H&M to support the integration of its recycled cotton fiber, RCotton, for use in H&M’s products. Since early 2024, H&M and Recover™ have collaborated on product development, which now enables scaled commercial introduction of Recover™ mechanically recycled cotton into H&M’s collections.

GORE-TEX® KIDSWEAR launches innovative membership scheme for kids’ jackets

With its revolutionary new membership model, GORE-TEX® Kidswear now offers families a simple, flexible and sustainable way of kitting out their children in top-quality jackets. It is aimed at the parents of children aged between five and ten and kicks off with a choice of functional winter jackets.

Speed and connectivity: Techtextil and Texprocess provided market-ready solutions for industries under pressure

With more than 36,000 visitors and 1,700 exhibitors from a total of 112 countries, Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 demonstrated how innovation comes into industrial use. The convergence of research, industry and application proved to be a breeding ground for new material solutions, manufacturing and processing technologies. Natural fibres, performance apparel, connected systems and AI-driven processing technologies emerged as key growth and future markets.

Italian Textile Machinery heads to Geneva for Index 2026

An important delegation of Italian companies will exhibit at the upcoming INDEX 2026, the world’s leading event for the nonwovens sector, taking place from May 19 to 22 in Geneva (Switzerland). Numerous Italian exhibitors will be present within the Italy Pavilion, organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and ACIMIT, an exhibition area of over 140 square meters dedicated to the latest innovations proposed by the Italian industry.