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YKK wins two ISPO Textrends Awards for circular-focused innovations

YKK has received two recognitions at the latest ISPO Textrends Awards, with its 3D Composite Puller named Best Product in the Accessories category and the NATULON Plus® Fiber Sourced™ zipper with Recycled PET Open Parts selected as a Top 5 product. The awards highlight materials and components expected to influence upcoming performance and...

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From Munich to Amsterdam: An inside look at ISPO's overhaul

The German sportswear industry has seen much discussion about the domestic trade fair landscape in recent days, particularly as news spread of ISPO's plans to leave Munich. The restructuring, carried out by a newly formed joint venture between Messe München GmbH (MMG) and British trade fair organiser Raccoon Media Group, will see the sporting...

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Ispo to take place in Amsterdam in 2026

Ispo will move to Amsterdam in 2026, with the final Munich event taking place at the end of November next year. The trade fair for the sporting goods, outdoor and winter sports industry will begin a new chapter in 2026, announced the Raccoon Media Group on Tuesday. The company, responsible for trade fairs like The International Running Expo in...

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Essential for fashion buyers: don't miss these Autumn Winter 25/26 trade shows

Preparations for the Autumn Winter 25/26 fashion buying season are just around the corner, and for buyers it is essential to keep up to date with the latest trends, fabrics and styles. Trade shows offer a great opportunity to discover new brands and collections and network with other professionals. FashionUnited provides an overview of some...

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CIFF joins forces with ISPO Munich

A new collaboration in the fashion fair landscape has risen. Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) and ISPO Munich are joining forces, with the former to take up a partner stand at the German sports fashion fair, while ISPO Munich will also visit the Danish fair. The aim of the collaboration is to unite sports and fashion. The partnership...

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YKK’s New DynaPel Water-Repellant Zipper Wins Best Product in ISPO Textrends Competition

The ISPO Textrends judges have selected YKK's DynaPel™ water-repellent zipper as the Best Product in the accessories category. The competition, held twice a year in conjunction with the ISPO trade show, recognizes the most innovative performance textiles, components, and apparel. Designed to be compatible with garment recycling systems, the...

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Ispo Munich: Good atmosphere, full halls and lots of inspiration for new perspectives

It felt like Ispo at its best: Full exhibition halls, well-attended trade fair stands, a buzz of international voices. And the first snow was falling outside. The sporting goods trade fair kicked off the new order season for autumn/winter 2024 with a promising start. More exhibitors, high internationality, lots on the programme Following the...

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ISPO head Tobias Gröber: ‘Every company will need a sports strategy in the future’

On 28 November, the Ispo Munich sporting goods trade fair begins in Munich, where the new products for the coming autumn/winter 2024/25 season will be presented. Akin to other categories, the situation in the sports industry is also tense due to consumer restraint. Nevertheless, the current figures from the trade fair give cause for optimism....

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Bikecore Style: Pedaling towards a more sustainable future

In recent years, a significant cultural and eco-fueled shift has emerged that is reimagining the way we view, interact, and move within the world around us. As we approach incoming seasons through a more urgent emphasis on sustainability, a focus on intentional design has presented activewear brands an opportunity to rethink classic silhouettes...

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World's first bio-based fleece jacket to be unveiled at ISPO Munich

Next week at ISPO Munich 2023, the world's largest sports trade show, UPM Biochemicals and Vaude will unveil the world's first fleece jacket made with wood-based polyester. The collaboration aims to showcase the feasibility of using bio-based chemicals in textiles, addressing the urgent need for sustainable solutions in the fashion and footwear...

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Sports fair Ispo enters into collaboration with wholesale platform Joor

A trade fair seeking cooperation with a wholesale platform: in today's fashion industry, it seems a wise move. Sports fair Ispo Munich is joining hands with wholesale platform Joor. Through the collaboration, the parties aim to broaden the sales options of ISPO brands, with the addition of a digital sales channel to the sports fair itself. "As a...

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ISPO Munich and JOOR: A Global Partnership Brings the Wholesale Sports Industry to the Next Level

In a significant development for the global wholesale sports industry, JOOR, the world's leading digital wholesale ecosystem, and ISPO Munich, the world’s largest sports trade fair, have entered into a long-term partnership. Leveraging JOOR’s powerful digital wholesale platform and vast global network, this collaboration aims to enhance and...