Recently, a major announcement shook the global energy market. On April 28 local time, the UAE officially announced that it would withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the "OPEC+" mechanism starting from May 1

Recently, German sportswear brand PUMA announced a cooperation agreement with Suzhou Sensai, a new materials R&D company based in China, to jointly develop PUMA's next-generation NITRO™ high-performance running shoe technology. Puma will jointly

From April 21 to 24, 2026, CHAMBROAD will make a high-profile appearance at CHINAPLAS—the International Rubber & Plastics Exhibition—under the theme “Intelligence-Driven New Materials, Chain-Enabled Future” (Booth No. 6.2A

CHINAPLAS 2026: BASF and Niber Technologies Launch High-Performance Electrospinning Innovation Solution Using Freeflex® TPU Niber Technologies uses BASF's newly developed Freeflex® E130 TPU electrospun nanofiber membrane to produce outdoor ja

CHINAPLAS 2026: BASF launches new Elastollan® GripTec sole solution, empowering superior grip, design freedom, and sustainability The Elastollan® GripTec series currently comprises three products, meeting the performance and design requirements for m

The annual rubber and plastics industry event - CHINAPLAS 2026 International Rubber and Plastics Exhibition will be grandly held from April 21-24, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) (Hongqiao). TPU-related ma

According to reports from The Wall Street Journal and other media outlets, on the 13th local time, the Office of the Attorney General of Texas announced it has launched an investigation into Lululemon Athletica Inc. to determine whether the company m

London-based biotech startup Epoch Biodesign announced the completion of a new $12 million funding round, aimed at accelerating the commercialization of its regenerative nylon technology. This round of financing includes Canadian athletic apparel bra

On April 9, 2026, Dongsung Chemical announced that it is supplying its newly developed sustainable high-performance footwear material to the outdoor brand K2.   The company stated that its thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) resi

Recently, Nike announced that it will launch 100% textile waste-made football jerseys for the 2026 World Cup. Nike claims that these kits, which use advanced chemical recycling technology and Aero-FIT technology, are "light, unrestricted, and comfort

On April 6, Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd. announced that it has successfully developed a new type of elastic polyester yarn, offering a more comfortable 100% polyester fabric option for sport and outdoor apparel. This new elastic polyester yarn, when co

Future Mobility, Future Energy, Future Healthcare What exactly does it look like? This time, we have “installed” them into the exhibition booth.   April 21–24 Evonik will attend ChinaPlas 2026 Natio

Despite challenges such as slowing growth in Western markets, stricter regulations, a changing market environment, and overcapacity in some sectors, the rubber, plastics, and pigments industries are seizing this opportunity to transform and d

Recently, the sportswear giant Nike Group has filed its latest report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In this 8-K filing, it stated that it expects to incur approximately $300 million (about RMB 2 billion) in pre-tax expense

Image source: Wacker Chemie Recently, German specialty chemicals giant WACKER released its fiscal year 2025 financial report, revealing the challenging conditions facing the global chemical industry amid a complex environment: annual sales declined

On March 3, Adidas released the new all-white colorway of the CLIMACOOL LACED sneakers, featuring invisible stripes and white laces. As the brand's latest exploration in footwear technology, its enhanced 360-degree airflow system elevates breat

Recently, the Mexican government officially issued new tariff regulations, which will revoke the previous ones.Temporary tariff measures against non-free trade agreement partner countries are incorporated into the General Import and Export Tax Law.

Introduction: In 2026, 3D printed shoes are becoming increasingly popular, with continuous breakthroughs in equipment and materials.Today, as manufacturing advances toward intelligence and flexibility, 3D printing technology is moving from prototypin