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Up to 77% lower lifecycle CO2 vs. conventional production. That's what Chori's Blue Chain approach delivers when Eco Blue fibre meets its low-impact dyeing process. See how the 160-year-old textile group turns sourcing claims into verified numbers, from yarn to garment.

Still coordinating a yarn supplier in one country, a mill in a second and a garment maker in a third? Chori runs the whole chain from a single point of contact, with the sustainability data to back it up. Here's how a 160-year-old textile group works with European brands today.

What does excellence look like in sporting goods and outdoor in 2026? The ISPO Awards have redefined their answer. Completely overhauled for this cycle, the programme now centres on three pillars: the ISPO Excellence Awards — the industry's leading product recognition across 10 categories — the ISPO BrandNew startup pitch stage, and ISPO Texttrends, spotlighting material innovation and sustainability impact. More than 50+ judges. 300+ countries represented. Recognition that reaches buyers, retailers, investors and media across the global sport and outdoor ecosystem. If your brand, product or business is shaping the industry's future, this is the benchmark that matters. SGI Europe has the full overview of all three programmes, key dates and what's changed for 2026.

Your product could be on the world stage at ISPO Munich 2026. The relaunched ISPO Excellence Awards evaluate products across 10 categories — from Running and Outdoor to Water Sports and Team Sports. The 2026 programme has been fully redesigned with a sharper focus on integrity, transparency and meaningful innovation. New families and B2B categories have been added. For product and marketing managers: this is the recognition that builds retail confidence, drives media coverage and signals genuine category leadership. Read the full breakdown on SGI Europe — categories, jury process, key dates and how to enter.

Industry awards are only as valuable as the audience they reach. The ISPO Excellence Awards deliver recognition, with media coverage, retail placement and consumer campaigns built around every winning product. The jury includes athletes, buyers, influencers and industry professionals. For 2026, the programme has been completely overhauled: stronger focus on innovation and integrity, new product families, expanded B2B categories and a global jury process that is transparent and meaningful. The awards ceremony takes place in November at ISPO Munich 2026. Marketing and brand teams: read the full story on SGI Europe — and find out how the ISPO Awards ecosystem can work for your next product launch.

You say your product is shaping the future of sport and outdoor — can you prove it? The overhauled ISPO Awards 2026 framework gives you a clear, structured way to show measurable excellence. The ISPO Excellence Award has ten product categories. Neutral judges—including athletes, buyers, influencers, and sports industry professionals—evaluate the entries firsthand and provide worldwide exposure to decision-makers.