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ECCO and Spinnova launch footwear using protein-based fibre
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (324+ words) Danish footwear manufacturer ECCO has released the ECCO BIOM 720, a limited-edition shoe that makes use of a protein-based fibre derived from leather by-products. The company developed the fibre in partnership with fibre technology firm Spinnova, with the aim of advancing…...
Vivobarefoot unveils Gobi II Sneaker Leather with 98% natural materials
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (301+ words) UK footwear brand Vivobarefoot has introduced the Gobi II Sneaker Leather, produced in partnership with Natural Fiber Welding (NFW), which features an outsole constructed from NFW Pliant technology. The sneaker, now available for "170, uses 98% "natural materials" and aims to align…...
Why Europe Footwear Sourcing Is Returning to the Radar
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (130+ words) A wealth of over 14 years of editorial experience having worked on titles for the John Lewis Partnership and the ITP Group in Dubai, Hannah joined Aroq in 2014 as News Editor on Just Food before landing the role of News Editor…...
Poly U researchers unveil new method to enhance sportswear fit, comfort
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (447+ words) A team of researchers at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Poly U) has created a new anthropometric technique that provides "accurate measurements" for improving the design and performance of compression garments. The method addresses the issue of soft tissue movement during…...
Allbirds, Blumaka and Circ repurpose landfill waste into new footwear styles
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (570+ words) Lifestyle footwear brand Allbirds, in collaboration with Blumaka and Circ, is tackling waste by repurposing materials destined for landfills into two new shoe designs under the Remix line. Blumaka focuses on transforming recycled foam into footwear and Circ is a…...
Fashion shines as June 2025 sales lag behind inflation
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (434+ words) The High Street Sales Tracker from accountancy and business advisory firm BDO indicates that fashion sales outperformed other sectors in June 2025, driven by purchases of summer apparel. Despite this uptick, overall like-for-like (LFL) retail sales across discretionary categories, which include…...
How sportswear, outdoor brands benefit from supply chain visibility
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (107+ words) Sports and outdoor goods facilities that map supply chains to understand which areas are the most energy-intensive are 27% more likely to cut Scope 1&2 emissions, according to new figures released by Worldly. Stay ahead with unbiased news, expert commentary, and in-depth…...