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July 2025

31 July 2025
US ‘Channel rationalisation’ at Vans holds back VF growth
DE Adidas to raise prices in the US but maintains outlook
US Nature Coatings unveils customisable bio-based black pigments
US Retailers to collaborate on circular textiles set-up
30 July 2025
FR Densely woven Ventile is just right for new parka
DE H1 revenues down by 1.5% at BASF
JP Goldwin invests in Ambercycle for 2027 scale-up
US Nike exec to continue Athleta’s 'reinvigoration'
29 July 2025
EU Sport’s collective voice in Europe now stronger with Decathlon, FESI says
IN Focus on safer chemicals and cleaner processes for Archroma and VJTI
ES Recover and TextileGenesis lay groundwork for trackable fibres
GB Knitting inspires retro-look swimwear
28 July 2025
IT Sports clothing brand founder dies
DK Start-up shoe developer says its footwear can help prevent injuries
US US outdoor industry maps sustainability progress
DE Puma expects tariffs to put €80m dent in profits
25 July 2025
DE Proud achievement for Vaude
TW Non-elastane stretch at Little King
AU Compostable polyester on show
FR Innovation commission searches for new experts
24 July 2025
CN High-tech thermo-reactive polymer
FR A new cycling partner for Decathlon
IT Flat H1 results for Moncler
CN Sanyou to scale Circ in China
23 July 2025
DE New shows in the Performance Days circuit
CH PFAS milestone for Mammut
JP Data benefits for ASICS
US TE’s framework aims to track source of recycled polyester
22 July 2025
PR Puerto Rico ties continue between adidas and Bad Bunny
Sportstextiles issue three out now
US Contest will urge photographers to connect with nature
IT Lululemon advances into Italy
21 July 2025
IT A new twist on silk
IT Udine opening for Macron
ES New shoe is ‘perfect for sprinters’, Joma says
GB Circle-8 and Reju aim for UK-wide recycling 'ecosystem'
18 July 2025
GR Double Olympic champion becomes Puma athlete
US Chief executive appointment at Brrr
CH Expected market recovery did not arrive in H1, Rieter says
ES Mill move is part of a plan, Tejidos Royo says
17 July 2025
CH New owner will continue Schoeller Technologies marketing role
GB Coats moves to acquire OrthoLite
IN US backing could drive India’s next-gen materials growth
CN Giant spider provides inspiration for biotech start-up
16 July 2025
CN Slight fall in Li Ning store numbers in China
ES Sports clothing manufacturer to go into administration
US FFF set to open next week
US Qore set to begin production in Iowa
15 July 2025
GB Marketing appointment at Berghaus
IT Imbotex takes a (very) broad view on recycling
ES Mill operations on the move at Tejidos Royo
FR Nona Source creates first fabric from deadstock yarn
14 July 2025
ES Former H&M chief executive to become an advisor to Mango
IT Future-forward fabrics and thinking at Eurojersey
IT Fans are the models for Kappa’s campaign for Genoa CFC
GB New twist on heritage craft using seaweed extracts
11 July 2025
IS FT celebrates homecoming for 66 degrees North
IT Milano Unica expands international scope
IL Impacts down at Nilit
GB Source to boost UK makers with paid-for pavilion
10 July 2025
IT Tencel makes positive contribution to circularity
US A comeback for Ellesse in the US
GB FESI and WFSGI back women leadership initiative
US New board members at Wolverine Worldwide
09 July 2025
CH New brand president for Napapijri
GB Down recycling programme to expand to North America, Rab says
FR Innovation in lightweight performance
DE Coffee grounds and mulberry silk add power for Textrends
08 July 2025
CN Chinese skiwear brand invests in robot-driven cutting technology
GB Cotton estimates for 2025-2026 revised upwards
JP Asics aims for brand uplift through factory revamp
FR A touch of texture
07 July 2025
FR Lacoste appoints luxury veteran as CEO
FR Cycling move from Decathlon
CH On inaugurates on-site micro-factory
GB Record results as Footasylum puts JD Sports turmoil behind it
04 July 2025
US Automated pre-processing device for post-consumer clothing
US BioBlack achieves GOTS compliance
GB Special Wimbledon celebration for Babolat
VN Vietnam secures new US trade deal just in time
03 July 2025
JP Textile mills develop Brewed Protein blends and prints
DE Needs of everyday runners inform new adidas collection
CH Change of distribution for Sanitized
NL Senior Mammut figure makes move to Deckers Brands
02 July 2025
CA Copy complaint against Costco from Lululemon
US Industry veteran’s ‘slower’ brand opens Salt Lake City store
PT Ownership change at AeoniQ
IT Climate-adaptive textiles from Reggiani and Outlast
01 July 2025
US On Running supplier raises fresh funds
GB London racket exhibition coincides with start of Wimbledon
DE Forty years of partnership for Desma and ABB
AT Lenzing underpins three ‘circular’ footwear launches

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