Zhou Qin (left), Senior Director of BASF Intermediates Business Unit China, and Zhang Weijun (right), Chairman of Warrior Sports, sign the authorization agreement. With the hosting of marathon and other events at the National Games, a nationwid

British cycling lifestyle brand Rapha recently released its 2025 impact report, highlighting the increase in the amount of recycled polyester used in the brand's clothing. In 2024, for the first time in history, the use of recycled polyester fibers w

Background Briefing On August 28, 2025, Anta Group, in collaboration with Donghua University, officially launched China's self-developed high-performance fluorine-free waterproof and breathable material—Aerovent Zero. As China's first i

The struggling sportswear manufacturer Puma has long been seen as a potential acquisition target. Recently, a media report has reignited acquisition speculation, pushing Puma's stock price up 14% in morning trading on the German MDax index. Accordin

In October 2025, Nike officially released its first footwear product developed based on neuroscience - the Nike Mind 001 slippers and Mind 002 sports shoes, achieving an innovative fusion of neuroscience and foam materials. Created by Nike's Mind S

Founded in 1949, Kettler is a well-known German sports brand and a global leader in the design and manufacturing of high-quality fitness equipment, indoor and outdoor fitness apparatus, and leisure products. It offers over 40 product series and more

On November 11, textile company Syre announced a multi-year agreement with leading sports brand NIKE, marking a milestone for the global apparel industry and others towards a future of circular materials. This partnership reflects Nike's co

According to Yonhap News Agency, on November 10 local time, the Seoul Rehabilitation Court (Bankruptcy Court) ruled that the e-commerce company WeMakePrice, which was in trouble due to debt issues, has officially declared bankruptcy. In the ea

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Loop Industries of Canada has just announced that the company has signed a multi-year procurement agreement with Nike, a company that specializes in apparel and footwear. Under this agreement, Loop will supply Nike with Twist products, which are vir

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Dribbling practice in the hallway or kitchen might be a great way for kids to hone their dribbling skills, but the "thump, thump, thump" sound of the basketball on the floor can easily annoy other family members. Now, sports training

Huntsman and Steitz Secura have collaborated to develop a groundbreaking polyurethane solution that enhances the recyclability of safety shoes. The DALTOPED® polyurethane midsole system created by the two companies incorporates recycled materials wit

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On October 30, 2025, Coats Group, a global leader in the supply of critical components for apparel and footwear, announced the completion of its acquisition of OrthoLite. OrthoLite is a leader in the global footwear materials market and a high-end br

Yesterday, Ambercycle, based in Los Angeles, USA, announced a three-year procurement agreement with outdoor products retailer REI to expand the scale of textile-to-textile recycled polyester. According to information from Ambercycle, the fashion ind

According to the Financial Times, Intersport, one of the world's largest sports retail companies, is considering relocating its production to China. This report has drawn attention, particularly as discussions are ongoin

In the process of the footwear industry moving towards "low-carbon manufacturing," material innovation has become a key factor.  chemical giant Huntsman collaborated with American outdoor brand KEEN to develop a bio-based polyurethane sole mater

Note: The cover and illustrations are generated by AI. On October 15, 2025, World Footwear announced the latest data on global footwear trade. In the first eight months, China's export volume fell by 2%, and export value declined by nearly 9%. The U

On September 18, 2025, the Netherlands-based "Fashion for Good" platform announced the launch of the "Taking the Next Step: Biobased Materials for Shoe Soles" project. This is a 12-month initiative aimed at transforming the $400 billion (2.85 trillio