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2026-03-24
YKK launches “YZiP® Light” aluminum alloy zipper for cotton pants
YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Koichi Matsushima; hereafter, YKK) has launched YZiP® Light, a lightweight aluminum alloy zipper for cotton pants, with sales beginning in late March. The introduction of YZiP® Light expands YKK’s zipper portfolio—led by the flagship YZiP® copper alloy zipper—providing customers with greater flexibility to meet diverse garment needs.
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2026-03-12
Coats to showcase innovative reinforcement and filler materials for leather goods and accessories at APLF 2026
Coats, a world-class Tier 2 manufacturer and trusted partner for the apparel and footwear industries, will be promoting four advanced materials from its ‘Lifestyle Solutions’ portfolio at APLF 2026 in Hong Kong in March. Each innovation has been specifically engineered to help luxury and premium brands elevate the craft, durability, sustainability and creative expression required in the manufacturing of handbags, purses, and other high-end designer accessories.
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2026-03-12
Design, innovation and sustainability propel VIATT 2026’s expanding role in ASEAN textile sourcing
At its third edition, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (VIATT) further reinforced its role as a key sourcing and business platform for ASEAN’s textile industry. The three-day fair welcomed over 17,000 visits from 54 countries and regions, and featured over 460 exhibitors from 21 countries and regions across 18,000 sqm. The 2026 edition was marked by the introduction of new international pavilions and zones, broadening the fair’s sourcing scope across new geographies and product categories. The fringe programme, headlined by the debut Trend Forum, further distinguished VIATT as the region’s most integrated textile trade platform – uniquely spanning the entire value chain.
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Textiles & Apparel / Garment
Revived Replacement Elements for VISLON® wins the iF Design Award 2026
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GOTS version 8.0 released: advanced supply chain accountability, from fibre to finished product
Textiles & Apparel / Garment
Connecting the ASEAN textile sector: sustainability, trends, and technology take centre stage at this week’s VIATT 2026
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