Apparel, Fashion, Retail

BOSS Debuts Sustainable NovaPoly Yarn At Australian Open

Textile Insights January 19, 2026

BOSS has unveiled NovaPoly yarn, a recycled alternative to virgin polyester, at the year’s first major international tennis tournament in Melbourne. Developed in collaboration with Jiaren Chemical Recycling and NBC LLC, NovaPoly combines sustainability with performance, featuring an additive

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Technosport Fabric Featured On Fukuhara Wall Of Fame 2026 In Japan

Textile Insights January 19, 2026

Technosport has announced that one of its performance fabrics has been featured on the Fukuhara Wall of Fame 2026 at the Fukuhara R&D Center in Kobe, Japan, a recognition highlighting the company’s growing technical capabilities in circular knitting and functional textile development. With more than 102 years of engineering heritage, Fukuhara is regarded as a […]

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Lenzing Achieves Triple A Rating From CDP

Textile Insights January 19, 2026

Lenzing AG has been recognized by the global nonprofit CDP for excellence in environmental reporting, earning a Triple A rating in climate change, forests and water security for the fourth time. Only 23 companies worldwide achieved this distinction across all three categories in 2025, out of over 22,000 companies that disclosed their environmental data. Georg […]

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Raymond Taps Varghese & Ghosh To Lead Next Fashion Phase

Textile Insights January 19, 2026

As Raymond marks its centenary year, Chairman & Managing Director Gautam Singhania has initiated a strategic leadership reset aimed at strengthening the group’s fashion and textile businesses at a time when scale, speed and operating discipline are critical. Raymond Lifestyle Ltd today ranks among India’s largest fashion platforms, anchored in textiles, menswear and

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Digital Passports Come To Luxury Childrenswear With ReLuxe Story

Textile Insights January 8, 2026

Designer Kids Club (DKC) has launched ReLuxe Story, an industry-first platform that applies Digital Product Passports (DPPs) to luxury childrenswear, giving each garment a verified digital profile covering provenance, authenticity, care, and environmental impact. Powered by Provenant’s DPP technology, the platform enables consumers to view sustainability metrics and track

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Vietnam Apparel Industry Bets On Diversification, Sustainability

Textile Insights January 6, 2026

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is undergoing a strategic reset as it adapts to a volatile global economic environment marked by shifting trade policies, rising compliance costs and mounting pressure on global supply chains. Industry leaders say rapid repositioning is essential to sustain growth and competitiveness amid increasing uncertainty. Speaking at an

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Shein Exposed Again: Greenpeace Finds Hazardous Chemicals In Fast Fashion Giant’s Clothing

Textile Insights December 9, 2025

A new investigation by Greenpeace has once again exposed serious concerns around the chemical safety of garments sold by global fast-fashion giant Shein. Despite the company’s pledge in 2022 to improve its chemical management systems, laboratory testing conducted this year across eight countries reveals that Shein continues to sell clothing containing hazardous substances,

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Primark Report Showcases Strong Sustainability Gains With Primark Cares Strategy

Textile Insights December 9, 2025

Primark has released its fourth Sustainability and Ethics Progress Report, showcasing notable progress across its Primark Cares strategy. The company reported strong advancements in the use of preferred materials, expansion of circular design, improved traceability and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across its global value chain. According to the report, 74% of

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Nike’s Aero-FIT: A Breakthrough Cooling Technology Made From 100% Textile Waste

Textile Insights December 9, 2025

Nike has introduced Aero-FIT, its most advanced cooling technology to date, engineered to deliver more than double the airflow of traditional Nike athletic apparel and help athletes perform at their peak in increasingly extreme conditions. Designed to move more air between skin and fabric, Aero-FIT enhances sweating efficiency and keeps athletes dry as temperatures rise.

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Mastercard: U.S. Black Friday Sales Rise 4.1%, E-Commerce Soars 10.4%

Textile Insights December 8, 2025

U.S. retail sales on Black Friday grew 4.1% year-over-year, according to preliminary insights from Mastercard SpendingPulse, which tracks in-store and online retail transactions across all payment types. Excluding auto sales, the results signal strong holiday momentum as consumers seek value, convenience and festive experiences. E-commerce led the charge, with online