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

The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) and the University of Leeds released a report revealing that approximately 326,400 tonnes of textiles, both post-consumer and post-industrial, are disposed of annually. Of this, non-fashion textiles acco

In the field of athletic and performance footwear, performance, comfort, and sustainability are becoming the new focus of competition among brands. As a global leader in materials, Dow is driving the footwear industry towards a lighter, faster, and g

On September 19, the outdoor brand Arc'teryx collaborated with artist Cai Guoqiang to execute the "Raising Dragons" fireworks display in Rezhong Township, Gyangzê County, Shigatse City, Tibet, which sparked widespread concerns about its impact on the

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Ten years ago, BASF researchers revolutionized running shoes with Infinergy® foam material: this first expanded thermoplastic polyurethane is embedded in the sole and can return part of the consumed energy to the runner, thereby improving their perf

September 16 Sinochem International by"Fine Chemicals, Green Life"For the theme Featuring multiple innovative achievements. 2025 China International Composites Industry Technology Exhibition As an industry-leading supplier of composite mat

September 16 Sinochem International by"Fine Chemicals, Green Life"For the theme Featuring multiple innovative achievements. 2025 China International Composites Industry Technology Exhibition As an industry-leading supplier of composite mat

On September 15, VF Corporation, a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear, and accessories, and Bluestar Alliance LLC, a global leader in brand management, announced that they have reached a definitive agreement for Bluestar Alliance to

Unifi, the American polyester leader headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, continues to take measures to increase profits, but net sales for the fiscal year ending June 29, 2025, still declined to $571.3 million, compared to $582.2 million for

On September 3, 2025, the Mexican Ministry of Economy announced a final anti-dumping ruling on footwear originating from China. A minimum price of USD 22.58 per pair was set for the products involved. For imports with prices below this minimum, an an

On the 28th local time, Nike Group in the United States announced plans for a new round of layoffs. This round of layoffs is expected to affect less than 1% of employees, and it is currently unclear how many positions will be impacted. In Februar

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The sales of freight bicycles in Germany increased from 16,000 units in 2019 to over 100,000 units in 2023. The European market experienced a compound annual growth rate of 40% from 2019 to 2021. It is expected that by 2030, the global market

On August 13, 2025, the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council announced that Algenesis Labs’ Soleic® and ICP’s HandiFoam® E84 have been shortlisted for the 2025 Polyurethane In