All Trade Shows & Events articles
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Opinion
If sustainability is a major part of textiles: Who runs the classes?
OIC columnist Charles Ross welcomes the first Day 0 of Performance Days on March 4 – a professional training session for everyone in the industry who needs to be brought up to date.
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News briefs
Switchback Spring 2025 calls for education proposals
Outdoor industry leaders are invited to share insights at 2025’s Switchback Spring in Nashville next June.
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Article
IWA OutdoorClassics 2025 to showcase innovation and education
Experts and industry leaders convene at the annual event for the hunting, shooting sports and outdoor industries to share knowledge, foster new talent and discuss advancements.
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Article
Prowinter 2025 unveils enhanced offerings for winter and outdoor markets
The upcoming 25th edition of the trade show in Bolzano, Italy, highlights expanded outdoor focus, industry awards and retail innovation.
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Opinion
ISPO has all the magic ingredients – so why not the footfall that celebrates the pulse of the industry?
Having missed Outdoor by ISPO last summer and just heard negative comments about it, I wasn’t sure what to expect at ISPO Munich in early December. However, even before the show started, my schedule was already full (in fact, overfull) for the first two days, so I was only able ...
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Article
ISPO Munich 2024: Showcasing innovation and sustainability
The trade show highlighted health, technology and eco-conscious innovation with engaging conference programs and top-notch product launches.
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Article
Patagonia, and others, lead sustainability talks at ISPO Munich 2024
At ISPO Munich, Patagonia, Gore, Icebug and others redefined sustainability, sharing bold strategies for climate action, supply chain transparency and collaboration.
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News briefs
Lycra unveils bio-based fiber at ISPO Munich
A new sustainable fiber promises innovation and reduced environmental impact in textiles.
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Article
New SnowTestival combines testing and networking
A new event in 2025 offers winter sports retailers hands-on product testing, workshops and showroom access to prepare for the 2025/26 season.
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Article
Meet The Outdoor Industry Compass and EDM Publications team at ISPO Munich
We look forward to seeing you at our booth and our panel discussions at ISPO Munich.
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Article
Best material development and innovation takeaways Winter 2026
Discover how groundbreaking dyeing techniques and bio-based innovations, showcased at Performance Days and the Functional Fabric Fair Fall 2024, are revolutionizing the textile industry and shaping a sustainable future. By Alexa Dehmel.
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Article
Biotexfuture Fall Forum on Dec. 2 spotlights circular, bio-based sportswear
Experts explore biobased and circular sportswear production innovations, showcasing groundbreaking materials and sustainable manufacturing practices.
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Article
Vertical Pro highlights growing demand in the (industrial) climbing industry
The expanded event attracts record attendance, fostering innovation and global connections in industrial climbing.
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Opinion
Day 0: Textile Sustainability Class 101
A deep dive into sustainability took center stage at the Functional Fabric Fair, fostering collaboration and solutions for the outdoor industry.
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News briefs
GOA Connect highlights growth and collaboration
The US retail network show fostered partnerships and growth with thousands of vendor meetings, new members and a focus on education.
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Article
Exploring the intersection of sport, health, and innovation at ISPO Munich
Health is no longer just a personal goal, it’s a global conversation. At ISPO Munich, this conversation is front and center, uniting leaders across sports, wellness, and technology.
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Article
TRE 2024 marks milestone with record-breaking event in Austin
The specialty trade show celebrates growth, showcasing innovation across running and outdoor industries with record-breaking participation.
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News briefs
Prowinter introduces program to support aspiring retailers
The Italian trade show introduces NextGen RetailPro, a new initiative to inspire and educate the next generation of winter sports retail professionals.
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News briefs
Partnership brings new voices to running industry media
The Running Event (TRE) partners with the development program The Magic Boost to elevate diverse content creators and broaden the sport’s storytelling reach.
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News briefs
TrusTrace leads decarbonization panel at COP29 for fashion’s net-zero path
TrusTrace will host a panel with industry leaders to explore how data can drive decarbonization and sustainable practices in fashion’s supply chains.