Press Releases

Southampton, England: Green Threads DPP, the Hampshire-based supplier of Digital Product Passports (DPP) to the uniform, workwear, and outdoor apparel industries, is officially launching to help brands fight greenwashing, create value chain transparency, and stay ahead of pending EU Green Deal DPP mandates.

Working directly with universities...

Montebello, Calif., U.S.: Allied Feather + Down (AF+D), global leaders in high performance, ethically sourced, and recycled down, is proud to announce their new 1000 Fill Power ExpeDRY down jacket is a 2024 ISPO Award winner.

Created in partnership with Japanese-based textile trading company MN Inter-Fashion, this jacket is made from an extremely...

Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.: Green Theme Technologies (GTT), creators of the waterless and PFAS-free EMPEL textile finishing platform, has teamed up with Golden Long John to promote the next generation of cleaner and more efficient fabric dye and finishing processes.

The textile manufacturing industry generates trillions of gallons of wastewater...

Sydney, Australia: Leading Australian fashion designers and key industry figures on Monday rallied in support of an industry-led Australian Fashion Week (AFW), following the announcement that IMG will no longer manage the event.

This generational opportunity for the Australian fashion industry marks a transformational shift. Under the leadership of...

London, U.K.: Since 2020, ReVivo has refurbished over 170k pairs of Vivobarefoot shoes. In 2023/2024, refurbished a record amount of footwear, 62.3k pairs vs 41.3k the previous year. This has carried over to sales, with an almost 23% year on year growth in repaired pairs sold.  They have seen 20% year-on-year growth in UK customers sending their...

Gothenburg, Sweden: Newbie, a beloved brand under the Kappahl Group, proudly announces the opening of its seventh store in the United Kingdom. Located in Guildford, within the greater London area, this new store marks a significant milestone in Newbie’s ongoing expansion and solidifies its growing presence in the British market. The store opens its...

MILAN, Italy: Global luxury spending is expected to reach nearly €1.5 trillion in 2024, remaining relatively flat compared to 2023, with an estimated growth rate between -1 and 1% year over year. This is according to the latest luxury report from Bain & Company, in partnership with Altagamma, the Italian luxury goods manufacturers' industry...

HONG KONG: The inaugural "Hong Kong Fashion Fest" is set to promote Hong Kong into a vibrant showcase of global fashion, cultural exchange, and creativity. Presented by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau...

TOKYO, JAPAN: YKK Corporation has developed NATULON Plus with Recycled PET Open Parts, as part of its efforts to promote garment recycling. This innovative product will be showcased at the Functional Fabric Fair in Portland, Oregon, USA, from November 19 to November 21, 2024.

In the fashion industry there is an increasing demand for products that...

TOKYO, Japan: YKK Corporation has released “This is YKK 2024” Integrated Report showcasing notable progress in its journey toward climate neutrality and environmental stewardship. The company has slashed its greenhouse gas emissions by more than half since 2018, while dramatically expanding its use of sustainable materials across its global...