ISPO Textrends application for Fall/Winter 22/23 is now open: guided by the seasonal Megatrends, color palettes, and textile trends unique to ISPO Textrends – as we move in sync in creating a brighter, cleaner and efficient future. 

As the ‘new normal’ comes into play, what does it mean for performance ingredients? With every cloud comes a silver lining, and the positive news is that it isn’t only sports and outdoor brands sourcing functionality, but fashion brands too.

For the first time, H&M is collaborating with an all-female surf community, to help empower and inspire togetherness amongst women all over the world. Teaming up with Women + Waves, a collective founded in 2017 by Rachel Murphy and based in Cornwall, England, the swimwear collection features designs with a subtle 1990s look and cuts for an active lifestyle.

With consumers in lockdown, there is a new breed of fitness followers who have become hooked on HIIT through to Yoga through the use of digitalization and social media platforms. A regular habit of lockdown that many consumers are likely to continue.

With social isolation and social distancing, digital technology is saving the day. The running brand Asics used modern technology to launch its newest shoes.

A cohesive approach is being taken across the majority of industries in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic, including the sports and outdoors sector as collaboration remains key, albeit in a different direction than before. 

The concept with Adidas is that if you want to make a difference you have to go big. The more you look after the planet, the planet looks after you.