Image Courtesy: hyperbeast.comThe latest collection launched by Adidas in collaboration with Parley for the oceans is a sneaker-boot hybrid called Terrex Free Hiker Parley.The innovative product is made by clubbing Adidas’ boost technology with Parley’s sustainable plastic yarn made out of waste plastic collected from shores.Image Courtesy: hyperbeast.comAdidas’ signature Primeknit fabric makes it water-repellant, while the sock-like structure fits firmly by taking the natural shape of the feet.

STOCKHOLM - Swedish fashion giant H&M is opening up access to its global supply chain to rival companies in a B2B service aimed at reducing the industry's environmental impact.H&M says it launchedtheservice, called Treadler, to enable clients to benefit from the company's expertise, long-term supplier partnerships and strategic sustainability work.Gustaf Asp, managing director of Treadler, said the commercial B2B service would help its clients overcome initial business barriers a

Fast fashion retailer ASOS has published its Carbon 2020 Progress Report for 2018-19, in which it reflects on efforts to mitigate carbon emissions at its sites, those associated with delivery and returns and those relating to packaging.With exponential growth since 2015, which coincided with the launch of its Carbon strategy, the company has battled to reduce carbon emissions intensity despite volumes of CO2increasing across its operations.Notably, the establishment of a new fulfilment centre in

Footwear brand Hoka One One is launching its first clothing and accessories range on the back of rapidly rising sales.In its latest reported quarter, revenue jumped 63.6% to $93.1 million.The collection includes performance tops, tights, woven shorts, socks and hats, plus lifestyle pieces for casual wear.Hoka has partnered Primaloft for its Unisex Puffy Jacket, with insulation made with 100% post-consumer recycled content, and with Polartec for its Power Dry fabric, which consist of at least 50%

Financial institutions have warned of the impact coronavirus could have on the global economy as clothing and footwear companies assess impact on supply chains, sales and revenue.The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has described the virus, which is rapidly spreading around the world and has caused 3,000 deaths, as “the greatest danger since the financial crisis”.Covid-19, the illness caused by the virus, is raising both health concerns and the risk of wider restrict

Local garments manufacturers expect export earnings to post flat growth this year as the COVID-19 outbreak has affected delivery of raw materials used for production.The Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport) said garments manufacturers see their export earnings increasing just by one percent this year.According to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the country’s garments exports were valued at $906.289 million last year.“At present, almost all of our apparel production

Thepresents the global economy with its greatest danger since the financial crisis, according to the. Covid-19 is raising the risk of wider restrictions on the movement of people, goods and services, falls in business and consumer confidence and slowing production.Pic: ShutterstockOECD’s latest Interim Economic Outlook presents both a best-case scenario in which the extent of the coronavirus is broadly contained and a ‘domino’ prospect of contagion that is more widespread.In both cases, the OECD

Brand: IndyaCompany: High Street Essentials Pvt LtdLocation: Ambience Mall, GurugramArea: 909 square feetProduct profile: The store houses an exciting and extensive range of fusion separates - think tunics that span from traditional kurtas to new-age draped designs; pants and skirts with classic cuts along with fashion-forward styles with attached sari drapes; and tops, to suit every mood and occasion.Pic: Indya StoreStore design | Interiors & VM | Fixtures: This store is the Indya's lar

Canada grew by 4.62 per cent in its apparel imports in 2019, according to Statistics Canada which is country’s national statistics agency.The North American country imported US $ 10.11 billion worth of garments in 2019 as against US $ 9.66 billion of garments in 2018.Out of all major exporting countries, China remained at the top despite falling by 4.79 per cent in its RMG exports to Canada. China shipped apparels worth US $ 3.54 billion to Canada,which constitutes about 35 per cent of overall C

American sportswear and footwear retailer Foot Locker, seems to be putting its best foot forward in the face of Coronavirus fears that could disrupt supply chain and affect back-to-school shopping season.The retailer announced a net income of US $ 141 million for the fourth quarter, which is 10.8 per cent lesser than last year for the same period and the net sales also fell short with the company grossing US $ 2.22 billion as compared to US $ 2.27 billion previously.Even though Foot Locker’s net