Brightwaters, NY, U.S.: GenuTrace, LLC, a supply chain consultancy specializing in traceability, brand protection, and product authentication, announces its official launch. Founded by industry pioneer MeiLin Wan, GenuTrace addresses one of today’s most urgent challenges: scientifically proving product origin and authenticity.

Wan, a former...

VALENCIA, SPAIN: The city of Hangzhou hosts a new edition of Kingpins, Asia’s leading denim trade show, on May 22 and 23. Jeanologia, a global leader in sustainable textile finishing technologies, is taking part in this major industry event with a disruptive proposal that leads the way into a new era of denim, driven by creativity, sustainability...

TOKYO, JAPAN: YKK Corporation (hereafter, YKK) will begin using only low-carbon aluminum (*1) as the source for all aluminum alloy wire procured for zippers, as part of its initiative to convert all aluminum alloy zipper items to sustainable products.

YKK, together with aluminum material manufacturers Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (Headquarters...

Milan, Italy: In the first quarter of 2025, orders for textile machinery recorded by ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, showed a sharp decline compared to the same period in 2024, down 29%. The index stood at 41.8 points (base year 2021=100).

The negative result reflects both a significant contraction in the domestic...

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) and Epson Australia have launched an initiative to evaluate the potential for an AI and digitally powered smart factory to advance Australia's clothing manufacturing capabilities. The organisations are seeking a qualified research partner to conduct a six-month feasibility study that will...

LONDON, 14 MAY 2025: Sheep Inc., the natural fibre specialists and pioneers of carbon-negative design, announce the launch of their latest breakthrough: The Merino Swimshorts — crafted entirely from Reda Active 100% ZQ-certified Merino wool, with a Yarnaway™ biodegradable lining that leaves no trace, no microplastics, and no compromises.

This is...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Unceded Coast Salish Territories): Lululemon, global performance apparel, footwear, and accessories company, has publicly committed to achieving a 50% renewable electricity target across its core suppliers by 2030. The commitment is being applauded by Stand.earth because it represents an important step in Lululemon’s...

PARIS, FRANCE: A new chapter of creativity, performance, and freedom in denim fabrics comes to life in Milan on May 21–22 during PV Denim Milan – Superstudio Più.

Once upon a time, there was stretch denim. Now, there’s XLANCE.

At the heart of the denim world, where innovation and style have long gone hand in hand, something extraordinary is rewriting...

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...

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...