Challenges and Opportunities for sportswear brands in 2024
We speak to Sam Taylor, Founder of the Good Factory about about the challenges and opportunities that sportswear brands will experience in 2024, the effect that will have on suppliers, the areas that brands will likely invest in this year as well as what is happening in the retail.
Discover the latest innovations in sportswear at Sportswear Pro 2024, taking place from 19th – 22nd March 2024. Sportswear Pro will showcase the very latest technologies and solutions for on-demand and customised sportswear production. From sample design and automated digital workflows, to innovative materials and integrated wearable technologies, the exhibition and visionary trend forum will present sustainable, faster and leaner production solutions to sports and activewear brands and manufacturers. Register here and use promo code SWPJ407 and save 55 euros.
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