July 25, 2026
Apparel, Fashion, Retail

ROICA Brings European And Japanese Textile Expertise To Performance Days

ROICA by Asahi Kasei will highlight a range of performance-driven textile innovations at Performance Days 2026 in Munich, bringing together leading European partners and Japanese textile specialists to demonstrate advanced stretch solutions for sportswear, activewear and lifestyle fabrics. At Hall C2, Booth R19, the showcase will feature a curated selection of fabric
Apparel, Fashion, Retail

China Apparel Supply Chain Faces Cost Pressure As Oil Surge Lifts Fibre Prices

Chinese clothing manufacturers are facing rising cost pressures as the surge in crude oil prices linked to the escalating conflict involving Iran pushes up raw-material prices across the apparel supply chain. Prices of chemical fibres such as polyester and acrylic, key oil-derived materials widely used in garment manufacturing, have increased by more than 10 per […]