Arabella News | Pink is Surging in this Summer Again! Weekly Brief News May 19th-May 28th

Here we are, now in the middle of 2025. There has been an upheaval in the global economy and clothing industry, undoubtedly, is one of the most affected sectors. For China, a ceasefire of the trade war with the U.S. is now in place. This might be the only one shot in 2025 for foreign importers to source more high-quality products from China.

Still, some interludes are happening. Beyond the policy changes, the whole clothing industry still is facing something new. Let’s stay focused on what truly matters today and take a clearer look in this industry together.

Policy

U.S. Senators Whitehouse and Graham introduced a bipartisan bill to close the de minimis loophole, aiming to curb low-cost imports from evading tariffs. Supported by NCTO, the bill seeks to protect domestic industry and supply chains by enhancing trade regulation.

From Arabella's prospective, the closure of the de minimis might be a big challenge for D2C sellers. However, it might also a chance for having some business transitions.

Fiber

Tenjin Frontier has developed a new high-performance recycled fabric which combines with elegant appearance and texture of natural fibers. It maintains durability and easy on caring. By simulating cotton and silk’s textures, this fabric is suitable for fashion and performance wear, aiming to cater to the demand for environmental-friendliness and comfy.

This new fabrics also features with following performance properties: Quick-dry, cooling touch, anti-stickness and UV protection.

Products

H&M Move's SS25 Racket Sports collection debuts in all-pink, blending feminine design with high-performance features. Featuring tennis dresses, zip jackets, and more, the line uses DryMove and SoftMove fabrics. The collection has launched on May 15, 2025, online and in select stores.

Accessories

YKK will switch to low-carbon aluminum zippers from FY2024 as part of its 2050 sustainability vision, aiming to cut Scope 3 emissions and support its 2030 goal of using 100% sustainable fiber materials.

Spotlight on the Latest Activewear Brand Launches

There is a vibrant color hue showing in last week’s new activewear collections because of summer. Pink again, the most catchy colors, might become softer comparing to last year’s Barbie pink.

Except pink, blue with ocean-like tone, brings comfy and coolness that also might represent the summer in 2025.

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