Chinese company October 4128 (BD) Ltd will invest $19.72 million to set up a high-end garment manufacturing factory at the Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority (BEPZA) Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ) in Mirsharai, Chattogram.

Company managing director Mohammed Taufikul Ahsan and Mohammad Ashraful Kabir, BEPZA member in charge of investment promotion, signed the agreement.

Chinese company October 4128 (BD) Ltd will invest $19.72 million to set up a high-end garment manufacturing factory at the BEPZA Economic Zone in Mirsharai, Chattogram.
The company will annually produce 3 million pieces of ski, snow sports, hunting and motor riders’ gear, insulated winter coats, down jackets and pants, rain gear, work wear, running wear, yoga wear and water sportswear.

The company will annually produce 3 million pieces of ski, snow sports, hunting and motor riders’ gear, insulated winter coats, down jackets and pants, rain gear, work wear, running wear, yoga wear and water sportswear.

The project is expected to create 2,788 jobs, according to domestic media outlets.

Forty nine companies, including October4128 (BD) Ltd, have signed agreements so far to invest in the BEPZA EZ, with a total proposed investment of around $1.08 billion. Of those, six have started production.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)

Functional Fabric Fair, powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS, has announced its new educational Day 0 Sustainability Workshop and Expert Talks program for the Fall 2025 edition, taking place November 11–13 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. The expanded event features a dedicated sustainability workshop and comprehensive Expert Talks series, addressing crucial developments in the outdoor and active textiles industry.

Functional Fabric Fair will kick off on November 11 with the return of the Day 0 Sustainability Workshop, sponsored by Hyosung, a full day paid conference program open to both exhibitors and professional attendees. New this year, Day 0 will be held in the Deschutes Ballroom at the host hotel, Hyatt Regency Downtown Portland, located across the street from the Oregon Convention Center. The program will include breakfast, lunch and a networking happy hour beginning at 4:00pm.

Functional Fabric Fair Fall 2025 introduces an expanded educational lineup, including the Day 0 Sustainability Workshop sponsored by Hyosung.
The event focuses on circularity, supply chain decarbonisation, and textile-to-textile recycling.
Over 350 sustainable suppliers and 15+ expert-led sessions will highlight solutions for a more transparent, compliant, and sustainable textile future.

Curated and facilitated by Jill Dumain of Fractal CSOs, Todd Copeland of Copeland Consultancy LLC and Kevin Myette of bluesign technologies, the full-day workshop will bring together industry leaders and sustainability practitioners for new sessions shaped by attendee feedback.

Day 0 Sustainability Workshop topics will include:

• Innovator’s Panel
• How to Scale New Technologies
• Supply Chain Decarbonization
• Circularity (e.g., Textile-to-Textile Recycling)
• Understanding Risks of Forced Labor
• Evolving Regulations and New Legislation
• Supply Network Complexity

Expert Talks education and focus on textile-to-textile recycling

The 2025 edition will spotlight Textile-to-Textile (T2T) Recycling – The Role of Recyclers. With regulations such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) making circularity essential, T2T is emerging as a solution that preserves material quality to create new garments from old ones. Europe is leading progress with upcoming textile collection mandates and innovations in sorting, digital passports and recycling systems.

The exhibition hall will be open November 12–13 and will feature the Expert Talks, sponsored by CovationBio Sorona. The program will include more than 15 educational sessions, free for all attendees, covering topics such as textile recycling, bio-based materials, supply chain collaboration, tariffs updates, microplastic solutions, human rights protections and industry trends.

Expert Talks highlights include:

Wednesday, November 12

• PERFORMANCE COLORS by Nora Kuehner – Update Summer 2027 | Kickoff Winter 2027*28
• Focus Topic – Textile-to-Textile: The Role of Recyclers
• The (Chemical) Additives Panel

Thursday, November 13

• From Imposing to Inclusion: Rethinking Human Rights Protection in the Supply Chain
• Tariffs and Evolving Trade Policies and their Impact on U.S. Apparel Sourcing

“This edition’s expanded educational programming reflects the textile industry’s urgent need to address sustainability, circularity and compliance challenges head-on,” said Steve McCullough, Event Vice President of Functional Fabric Fair. “By bringing together leading experts and practitioners with all new programming, Functional Fabric Fair provides attendees with actionable insights and strategies to shape the future of performance textiles.”

In addition to education, the exhibit hall will feature over 350 sustainable-certified suppliers showcasing functional fabrics, finishes, trims and accessories for the 2026/2027 fall seasons.

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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (MS)

Uber Technologies and Hibbett announced on Thursday a new partnership that brings the U.S. sportswear retailer’s athletic-inspired fashion, footwear and accessories to the Uber Eats platform.

As of this week, Uber Eats consumers across the U.S. can shop from nearly 900 Hibbett locations nationwide, and receive their goods delivered on demand or on schedule, right to their door.

“We’re thrilled to share our new partnership with Uber Eats – a collaboration that reimagines what it means to shop locally,” said Bill Quinn, CIO, Hibbett, which was acquired by British rival, JD Sports, in 2024.

“By bringing together the agility and speed customers love from Uber Eats with the trusted Hibbett shopping experience, we’re creating a new convenient way to shop for athletic-inspired fashion, the latest sneaker drops from brands like Nike and Jordan and much more. This initiative isn’t just about faster delivery, it’s about more access for our local communities.”

The partnership also serves as another step toward Uber Eats’ expansion beyond food.

“As people gear up for the season ahead, we’re excited to make Hibbett’s iconic selection of footwear and apparel just a tap away,” said Hashim Amin, head of retail for North America at Uber.

“From sneakers to sportswear, Uber Eats is here to deliver what consumers need—fast.”

Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Hibbett is an athletic-inspired fashion retailer with more than 1,000 specialty stores, located in 36 states nationwide.