Demand for vegan shoes—manufactured without the use of animal-based fibers or materials—is on the rise. The market for synthetic leather, in particular, is expected to grow to $78.5 billion by 2025.

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The global sports shoes market was valued at close to USD 19.0 billion in 2018 and is anticipated to witness significant growth in future. Many sports shoe companies are focusing on the development of ...

In less than four years, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems’ remanufactured brake shoe operation has topped the 4-million-unit production milestone In less than four years, Bendix Commercial Vehicle ...

In the open studio of a renovated 36,000-square-foot factory in Los Angeles’ Chinatown, a series of Shima Seiki automated knitting machines emit quick, whirring sounds. Around the machines, automated ...

The world’s need for fast fashion is an ongoing contributor to many of the climate change issues we’re facing today. Environmental consulting firm Quantis International estimates that the apparel and ...

A shoe artisan putting the outsole onto the upper of a Prota Fiori show. One lesson I have learned in my research on social innovation is how overcoming constraints – be they embodied in standard ...

Discover the meticulous process behind China's high-quality OEM shoe production, where every step is carefully managed to ensure durability and safety. The video showcases strict quality control ...

Nike pledged US manufacturing jobs when President Barack Obama was in town a couple weeks ago. The pledge seemingly hinged on the approval of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. But a story published on ...