Press Releases

Wilmington, U.S.: Sapphire Finishing Mills Limited (SFML) and The Lycra Company are proud to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at reshaping the future of workwear. By integrating Lycra brand’s cutting-edge fiber technologies into Sapphire’s high-performance MoveX platform, the two companies are unlocking new levels of mobility, comfort...

London, U.K.: German backpack brand Kapten & Son is excited to announce the opening of its first-ever UK retail store, launching on 16th August 2025 in the heart of London’s vibrant Seven Dials/Covent Garden district. 

This opening marks a major milestone in the brand’s international expansion, bringing the beloved Kapten & Son experience to one of...

GREENSBORO, N.C., U.S.: Unifi, Inc., the makers of Repreve and one of the world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, today launched Fortisyn, an abrasion-resistant yarn engineered for ultimate durability in tactical applications. This innovative yarn provides fabrics with enhanced tear and tensile strength, offering a robust...

RIVA DEL GARDA, ITALY: Chinese manufacturing, a fixture in Riva Del Garda for years, calls on the trade fair to preserve its status as an international business hub. The uncertainty caused by the tariff dispute reinforces Europe’s importance as an outlet market for Asian production. Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags thus returns from 14 to 17 June as a...

ASPEN, COLORADO, U.S.:  Known for their forward-thinking and technical mountain apparel, Strafe Outerwear has just announced the launch of their first down piece - the Palisade Down Insulator.

Created in partnership with industry leaders Pertex, NetPlus, and Allied Feather + Down, and staying true to their commitment to sustainability and...

JAIPUR, INDIA: Jaipur Rugs, India’s leading voice in ethical luxury and handmade craftsmanship, proudly announces the launch of Dreamers—a bold, genre-defying art collection created in collaboration with acclaimed textile artist Gurjeet Singh. Dreamers is more than a collection of rugs and wall art—it is a movement stitched together by emotion...

London, U.K.: UKFT and the University of Huddersfield have developed a new online short course designed for professionals working in the fashion and textile industry and its supply chains who aim to improve their sustainable practices.

Sustainable Practices in the Textile and Fashion Industry, a Continuing Professional Development course (CPD)...

PARIS, FRANCE April 29– Reju, the purpose-driven, leading textile-to-textile regeneration company, today announced plans for product validation and adoption with Utexa, and Antex, two global leaders in multifilament yarn production with manufacturing locations in Europe and the Americas. The companies will be validating Reju’s proprietary material...

Metzingen, Germany: Hugo Boss unveils NovaPoly — an innovative recycled polyester yarn co-developed with the company’s suppliers Jiaren Chemical Recycling and NBC LLC. Holding the trademark and exclusive usage for the first year, Hugo Boss aims to set new industry standards and plans to license NovaPoly across the fashion sector in the future. As...

Munich, Germany: Strategic realignment: Munich Fabric Start Exhibitions GmbH is strengthening its profile as one of the leading European textile trade shows and will unite all fashion segments under one roof in future. At the upcoming show on 2 and 3 September 2025, the international denim trade show Bluezone and the innovation hub Keyhouse will...