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January 2026

30 January 2026
IT Legal success for Altexa over cycling apparel brand’s glove claims
DE ‘Quality growth’ sets adidas up for record revenues in 2025
IT Printed garments on show in Milan
JP Spiber works on bio-membranes and ‘leather alternatives’
29 January 2026
CH New chief finance officer for On
DE End of the road for German fibre producer
IT Eurojersey’s printed collection heralds the return of 'sportswear elegance'
DE New European Outdoor Award to spotlight on innovation and diversity
28 January 2026
BG First scrimless down claim from Bulgarian specialist
CA Chief brand officer appointment at Arc’teryx
GB Resilience from Barbour despite “complex backdrop”
CN Anta takes 29% in Puma to boost its globalisation
27 January 2026
FR Balenciaga unveils innovative garments for spring 26
CA Quality questions return for Lululemon over see-through garments
AT Senior appointment for Black Diamond in Europe
26 January 2026
DE Administrators will try to secure a fresh start for Sympatex
US Natural Fiber Welding secures fresh investment
FR Texworld optimises its layout
US Nike announces leadership changes
23 January 2026
DE Knitting machinery needs in the frame for Terrot
KR Helinox introduces new product category
DK Biotech pigment maker Octarine Bio secures new funding
IT Lotus and aloe add performance for Brunello
22 January 2026
CO Colombiatex platform for Archroma
IT Some positive signs for Italian textiles in difficult market environment
PT Alchemie partners with Acatel
21 January 2026
US Kodak site chosen for Reju chemical recycling hub
US Snowboard apparel brand turns to eVent
FR Salomon Sports names new creative director
SE Haglöfs to design Olympic race suit
20 January 2026
DE PFAS elimination project complete, Vaude says
IT Bottega Veneta CEO to take reins at Moncler
DE Research project yields bio-based polyethylene fibre
IT Italian mills stretch the possibilities with Roica
19 January 2026
AU Winning start for new Coco Gauff collection
ES High-performance knitters unite
DE Monforts' new managing director relishes a challenge
IT MarediModa brings the sea to Milano Unica
16 January 2026
JP New factory for Onitsuka Tiger
DE Difficult balance for brands over AI use
FR JOTT hunts for funds
FR Lacroix ‘igloo’ opens in Courchevel 1850
15 January 2026
DE Adidas director wants to see resolutions for automation’s shortcomings
DE Boss ushers in degradable polyester
GB Milano Unica: UKFT to support 27 textiles makers
US Covation prepares to launch corn-based precursor for elastane
14 January 2026
CH Archroma and HeiQ partner on anti-odour solutions
PT Yarn producer Tearfil reaffirms its commitment to Spinnova
GB Keela looks back on successful year
US Adidas creates first American football shoe designed for speed
13 January 2026
DE New head of marketing at Puma
JP Technological breakthrough in snap buttons, YKK claims
US US cotton industry names Hall of Fame inductee
US Study of hemp suggests surprising value in roots
12 January 2026
GB Biotech start-up Solena moves to new facility
AU Australian collection from New Balance to go on global sale
GB Slide & OTS name awards winners
FI Spinnova’s new CCO to grow buying consortium
09 January 2026
US Renewed focus on wellness at Target
CA OzoneBio successfully scales novel wood-derived biopolyamide
DE Most gym-goers are wearing the wrong footwear, adidas claims
NL ZDHC reflects on a decade of work
08 January 2026
US RTFKT finds a new owner
GB The Mills Fabrica turns attention to sportswear with London exhibition
IT New owner to help cashmere-maker plug market ‘gaps’
DE Commercial launch for new UPM biorefinery
07 January 2026
US Outdoor Alliance: The fight isn’t over
NL Protest Sportswear acquires 8848 Altitude
US Cotton boost for the US
US Activewear supplier teams up with US Cotton Trust Protocol
06 January 2026
BE Samsara Eco among EOG’s latest sign-ups
US Fabletics drop highlights men’s range
US US innovation hub in the works for ASICS
GB M&S’s supplier relationships make luxury knits more affordable
05 January 2026
CN Haglöfs’ concept store brings Sweden to Shanghai
CN Lower tariffs on China’s imports of cotton and wool
FR Rock climbing on show in Paris
GB Copper offers stellar performance for Vollebak
02 January 2026
CN LifeLabs welcomes new head of innovation and sustainability
GB Founder to head up Superdry presence at Pitti Uomo
CA Calls for a board shake-up before Lululemon appoints new CEO
US New owner for Tersus Solutions

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