Innovation
New collaborative project presented by the Portuguese industry
The FAMEST project was formally presented by the Portuguese Footwear and Fashion Cluster last November
Asics wants to make soles in a microwave
The Japanese brand is testing a new way to produce the midsoles of sneakers with microwave technology. Asics believe this can lead to usage of 90% less energy than standard production techniques
Programme of the 20th UITIC Congress announced
In a joint press conference held in Milan, during LINEAPELLE, the UITIC Executive Committee, APICCAPS and CTCP presented the 20th edition of the UITIC Congress, taking place in Porto in 2018
adidas opens footwear lab in Japan
The Germany-based brand has announced the opening of a new facility in Japan dedicated to development activities. It is the first center of this kind by adidas in the Asian country
Nike offers shoes customised in 90 minutes
For decades, Nike has worked directly with athletes to create cutting-edge and highly personalized products. Now the brand wants to start to expand this concept
Different color shoes, the new trend
Having unmatching shoes is one of the trends in 2017, that will affect footwear and generate positive opportunities for producers
Footwear innovation: Light-up shoes
Light-Up Shoes is an innovation that will surely make use of the power of smartphones to make personalization in footwear available to consumers
Bangladesh’s new policy to boost exports
The local authorities seem to be focusing on new policies to reinforce the leather goods and footwear manufacturers capacity and in that way boost exports
Ageing is leading to more demand for health-related footwear
Expectancy of life continues to increase and footwear companies should adapt their production to meet the needs of the population
Is technology accelerating production and reducing labor?
We have been seeing multiple changes occurring in the footwear industry. Consumers are more demanding than ever and as a consequence, the need to adapt to changes is mandatory for companies in this industry
The shoes that glow at night
adidas is showing that it wants to be on the edge of innovation in the footwear industry. The brand is releasing shoes that glow at night. How will consumers react to it?
Cork and footwear, a perfect mixture
Cork is a clever option for footwear producers who wish to create something unique and environmental-friendly. It can also be a very profitable opportunity
How design is passing on to consumers
Customization is a trend encouraging some footwear companies to offer new services to clients, in which they can design their own shoes
4 innovative companies in the footwear business
It’s not easy to grasp a slice of the footwear market, especially against big players. However, some companies are playing a bold game
Eco Friendly Shoes - a profitable opportunity
Many footwear startups and professionals have realized that following consumer preferences can be highly profitable. In fact, we’re not talking only about aesthetics and comfort, but other features that consumers are demanding in their shoes, such as eco-friendly materials-
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