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May 2025

30 May 2025
US Revenues down as Foot Locker prepares for Dick’s takeover
SE Natural connection for running shoe
GB European boost for ‘structural colour’ start-up
KR Hyosung prepares for Global Fashion Summit
29 May 2025
US Outdoor companies help turn tariff turmoil around
FR Outsyder thinking
US Federal court orders removal of most Trump tariffs
NL Partners unveil textile-to-textile project results
28 May 2025
FI New chapter for fibre company as ‘competitiveness’ becomes key
TH Indorama expands textile-to-textile recycling
DE Adidas confirms data security breach
CH Brands support WFSGI report in Geneva
27 May 2025
CN Chinese producer trials new process for viscose fibres
AU Three cotton researchers named as finalists for Australian award
FR Jelenew ushers in pregnancy kit 2.0
UA It’s Great Out There Coalition names grant recipients
23 May 2025
CN MMCF boost for Jilin Chemical and Circulose
JP Recycled polyester fabric has natural look and texture, Teijin claims
US Extra costs from tariffs will reach $150 million, Deckers says
SE H&M Foundation elects ten ‘bold’ ideas
22 May 2025
DE Puma promotes for Teamsports role
BE Handheld textile ID technology to go on display at Brussels event
CA Bolder marketing promise from Canada Goose
JP New nylon 6.6 recycling process
21 May 2025
US Renovation complete at Wolverine headquarters
GB Footwear-focused acquisitions pay off for JD Sports
NL Dutch chemical valley site for first large-scale Reju plant
US Unspun, Refiberd and Avalo take UN stage
20 May 2025
FI Engineering collab for new MMCF
US Golf remains “structurally healthy”, Acushnet CEO insists
JP Move to new owners for Ventile
GB UK partners outline route for circular fashion
19 May 2025
US European fabric manufacturers prepare for MarediModa Miami
DE Additive manufacturing company goes through another ownership change
FR Circ chooses France
DE Report outlines sports sector’s role as health and climate champion
16 May 2025
US Launch of the first e-textile standard
US Hoka upgrades trail running shoe
US How textiles helped make Callaway a golf-industry giant
FR Two bids to save Le Coq Sportif
15 May 2025
JP Q1 growth of almost 20% for ASICS
US Acquisition: Dick’s Sporting Goods to buy Foot Locker
US CFDA salutes bio-based nylon
GB Performance Days and Future Fabrics unite
14 May 2025
TW Long-term sports industry prospects inspire Yue Yuen optimism
US Swimwear brand diversifies through acquisition
AU Australian cotton grower of the year, finalists announced
US Allbirds stays positive amid declines with Stanley Tucci ads
13 May 2025
JP Full-year revenues show growth for Teijin
DE Jacket project redefines natural fibres in outerwear, Südwolle says
AT Lenzing pleased with improving financials
IT Urban techwear exploration
12 May 2025
GB Cotton production estimates for 2024-2025 down
CH Hyrox events win support from Intersport
NO Norway takes lead on PEF project aiming to simplify compliance
FR FashionAct opens this week
09 May 2025
GB Cranfield research proves Outlast benefits for clothing brand
GB Sheep Inc ushers in novel merino/cotton blend
IT Next-generation insulation claim from Thermore
GB Solena Materials raises £5.1 million
08 May 2025
FR New sales manager for Rossignol Group
US A turnaround for some Wolverine Worldwide brands
DE 500 jobs to go as Puma concentrates on ‘controllable factors’
GB Textiles 2030 transitions to UK Textiles Pact
07 May 2025
CN Fewer Li-Ning stores in China
US Leadership changes at Nike
DE Hugo Boss launches fibre-to-fibre recycled polyester
US Flat sales but Unifi’s facility closure will reduce costs
06 May 2025
CH Manmade fibre opportunity prompts Rieter acquisition
US Private-equity firm agrees acquisition deal with Skechers
US Promotion for Lycra’s marketing director
CH Demo plant in the works for Swiss recycling tech
02 May 2025
CN Commitment to China unchanged, Decathlon insists
US Cash is king for Columbia Sportswear
DE Local production for local markets lessens direct tariff impact for BASF
FR Antex and Utexa to trial Reju ‘regenerated’ polyester
01 May 2025
BE Belgian yarn maker investment
CA Vertical integration works for Gildan
CA PV celebrates first Canadian event
BE Winter sports industry joins Race to Zero

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