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Decathlon, Rheon Labs to bring material science to sports apparel

Global sporting goods retailer Decathlon is set to incorporate advanced material science into everyday sports apparel through a partnership with British materials technology firm Rheon Labs.

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Week in review: Early signs needle is shifting but is a bit stuck

Three headlines last week showed how fashion brands are teaming up with material innovators to scale a shift to producing better, but experts reckon it is still nowhere near enough.

ATTI: Why fashion brands must support this supplier-led initiative

Fashion sector experts agree there are too many industry programmes, however the Apparel and Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI) is different as it is placing fashion suppliers and sourcing countries at the heart of decarbonisation with help from global fashion brands and associations.

Blue Earth Summit highlights regenerative wool’s climate potential

The Woolmark Company partnered with the UK's environmental conference, Blue Earth Summit, to convene a panel discussion on the role of natural fibres like wool in addressing environmental challenges faced by the fashion industry.

Online appeal, portfolio rejig key for New Look as sale rumours hit

New Look is missing out on spend as it struggles to stay relevant amid the rise of ultrafast-fashion pureplays Shein and Temu, an industry onlooker suggests as speculation grows the retailer could be next in line for a sale.

Textile Exchange sets five-year plan to drive ‘systemic change’ by 2030

Global non-profit Textile Exchange has unveiled a five-year plan to meet the climate and nature targets set for the fashion and textile sector by 2030.

Gardiners Group expands Europe presence with Dubois acquisition

UK-based footwear and workwear distributor Gardiners Group is expanding in the European market with the acquisition of footwear distributor Dubois for an undisclosed amount.