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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...

Fashion

Land Rover signs global licence with Musto for apparel

Outdoor clothing brand Musto has signed a new long-term global partnership with Land Rover to produce and distribute a range of apparel, footwear and luggage. Launching for autumn/winter 2020, the five-year deal is an extension of the 24-piece Above and Beyond collection launched alongside the all New Land Rover Defender at the Frankfurt Motor...

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How the sportswear industry plans to become more sustainable

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Ispo Munich, the sporting goods fair presented a new message for the coming seasons: More sustainability and expansion of the platform concept. A 50th anniversary would be a reason for many to spend a long time looking at the past - with nostalgic pictures and all that goes with it. This was not the...

Fashion

Shock Absorber recognised by ISPO

Shock Absorber, the UK’s number one sports bra brand, has been recognised by ISPO, the world’s leading sports business network and largest trade fair for sports business. ISPO, a seal of quality for the sporting goods industry, has named Shock Absorber as the winner of the Base Layer category for its Ultimate Run Bra Padded, which features a dry...

Fashion

Replay loves arts

Italian jeans wear manufacturer Replay will host an open air exhibition of works by emerging artists, on the facade of the Museum of 18th Century Venice. The company behind Replay, Replay&Sons and We Are Replay brands, continues the support and fund Fashion Box as part of the Imprenditori Illuminati '… near Venezia' project, the restoration of...

Apparel

ispo 2010 endorses sustainable ecology

For upcoming season, sustainability is playing a major role at international trade fair ispo. Eco-Village presents bundled projects revolving around issue cooperation with strategic partners. The ‘Eco Village’ bundles sustainable products and companies, considered pioneers of eco-friendly manufacturing methods. The winners of the Eco...