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November 2005
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30 November 2005
US Quiksilver appoints new board members
DE Talon Zipper to collaborate with Eclair Prym
US SATRA helps Timberland suppliers reach quality standard
DE North Legion named overall winner of ispo Brand New Awards
CN Embargoed Chinese products to be released in USA
US Everlast CEO passes away
GB Penn launches two new lines of street footwear
29 November 2005
US Jeantex to acquire Sanatex
AR Nike approves Alpargatas factories
GB SATRA auditor meets IRCA requirements in social management
AT Lenzing and Zimmer sign lyocell licensing agreement
US US Congress boosts funding for textile research
JP Asahi Kasei Chemicals licenses cyclohexanol synthesis technology
28 November 2005
CN Garment R&D Centre to be built in Beijing
US Backpacks made from recycled plastic bottles
DE Adidas launches an even more intelligent running shoe
DE BASF starts up new isopropanolamine plant
EU EU plans to impose quotas on Chinese footwear
US AAFA sets meeting over EU footwear dumping cases
25 November 2005
US Eleksen expands in the USA
GB SR Gent goes into administration
US Perry Ellis acquires Gotcha trademarks
AT Lenzing Group sales increase, but fibres continue to decline
DE More than 1,800 exhibitors expected at ispo winter 06
PH Labour, management commit to promote social accountability in Philippines
24 November 2005
DE ZEG commits to IFMA
DE Double-digit pre-order growth at Vaude
FR France’s Ferrari launches new marine fabrics
US Perry Ellis International appoints president of Action Sports/Active
EU Manufacturing of textiles in EU falls 4.3%
US Cognis increases sales in first nine months
BR Brazil changes focus of footwear exports
23 November 2005
JP Showa Denko to increase production of acetic acid and vinyl acetate
US Johnson Outdoors names new CFO
US Foot Locker announces management changes
DE Adidas launches intelligent basketball shoe
US Nike Golf enters partnership with Sympatex Technologies
DE Lanxess increases prices for technical rubber products
US Genesco’s sales increase 10%
FR French expenditure on textiles falls
22 November 2005
US ARS develops cotton-flax denim blend
US Adidas names new president of adidas America
BR Brazil’s textile sector to apply for safeguards on 70 products
JP Bayer targets expansion in Japan
NZ NZ Scientists win international wool awards
US IFAI Expo 2005 reports record attendance
GB Bush and Sympatex to sponsor GB rowing team
US Polartec fabrics receive Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification
21 November 2005
DE BASF develops new solvent for reducing CO2 emissions from power plants
AT Lenzing Group to increase fibre prices
US Nike appoints new board member
US Schoeller Textil USA hires new national sales manager
BR Grendene reports 47% increase in profits
AR Indular opens refurbished Coronel Suarez factory
EU MEPs adopt first reading position on REACH
18 November 2005
US Zumiez announces results
IT Geox launches flagship Madison Avenue store
HK Source It moved it autumn time-slot
US Paxar helps apparel industry combat counterfeiting
US Avery Dennison RIS enters obtains new Heat Transfer Technology
DE CTC Germany expands CTC Groupe’s European network
17 November 2005
US Zensah launches seamless mock turtleneck for winter sports
US TaylorMade Golf introduces new Miscela
DE Lanxess plans to sell Dorlastan fibres business to Asahi Kasei Fibers
DE DyStar unveils new range of textile auxiliaries
EU FESI meets with EC Commissioner over anti-dumping probe
US Gerber Technology conference focuses on innovation and collaboration
16 November 2005
US Lacrosse teams to use Reebok
US Hemptown Clothing announces 105% rise in revenues
MX Cotton Incorporated’s Mexico City office celebrates 10th anniversary
US DHB Industries awarded $30.1 million order from US Army
IL Delta Galil reports Q3 results
15 November 2005
NZ Icebreaker makes largest purchase of merino wool in NZ history
GB Donaldson Membranes site awarded new ISO certification
US Sara Lee completes sale of European branded apparel business
US Safety Products Holdings announces Q3 results
CA Iconix signs licence agreement for Joe Boxer in Canada
14 November 2005
DE Chiemsee makes personnel changes
IT Benetton revises outlook
GR Oeko-Tex internal policy proves a success
GB Sympatex to exhibit at Meet the Buyers trade show
US Omniflex launches new Line of Ether-Amide films
11 November 2005
GB West Wind branding updated with Nilorn labels
JP Descente named official cycling apparel of Team CSC
US SIA and REI to host ‘Winter Feels Good’ pavilion and ‘Snowshoe Park’
IL Tefron Ltd. reports 10% increase in sales
EU REACH to be discussed at EU Plenary session
US Celanese increases emulsions prices in Europe
10 November 2005
DE Esjot launches patented aluminium toe cap
IT Puma launches new Italian away kit new woven rip-stop fabric
JP Toray reports positive half year results
US Tommy Hilfiger announces preliminary results for Q2
US Speedo to sponsor Winter Olympic athletes for first time
US Gerber Technology to offer new PLM for fashion industry
GB SATRA expands chemical permeation testing capacity
09 November 2005
DE Lanxess raises outlook
US Huntsman's major ethylene unit resumes production
SN New trade hub opened in Dakar
CN China, US reach agreement on textiles
DE SATRA attracts new members at A+A
EU Creora and Mare di Moda team up
08 November 2005
IT Miroglio Group acquires Decora brand
US Timberland to acquire SmartWool Corporation
GB Trim technology day to be held in London
HK Bemis expands in Asia
US GenuOne to participate at AAFA seminar on counterfeiting
HK CTC Asia accredited by HOKLAS
CH Clariant posts positive results for first nine months
07 November 2005
US Foot Locker reports Q3 sales
US Phoenix Footwear reports 47.9% rise in sales
CN Bayer MaterialScience to expand Polymer Research Centre in China
FR Anatom holds Superfeet training session
US Polo Ralph Lauren reports increased revenues in Q2
US Outlast Technologies appoints new VP of Operations and marketing manager
EU EU–China discuss Doha, market access, intellectual property rights
04 November 2005
NL Royal Ten Cate to sell Ten Cate Permess and Multistiq
US Reebok and Wal-Mart settle sole design suit
US Everlast reports record revenues
US Spira Footwear protests over shoe ban
DE Record results for Puma in Q3
DK Everlast signs licensing agreement for Scandinavian countries
03 November 2005
US Hartmarx acquires Simply Blue and Seymour Blue women's business
US The Sportsman's Guide releases record results
US Dow Fiber Solutions launches new stretch fibre for workwear
US Lion Apparel introduces protective multi-threat garment
DE Adidas-Salomon reports positive Q3 sales
CH Clariant announces leadership appointments
EU European footwear retailers warn of job losses
02 November 2005
US Ashworth appoints new director
US Kodiak adds extra slip resistance to QuadAir outsole
US Spalding launches Neverflat basketball
CN Intertextile Shanghai attracts 45,000 visitors
PK Pakistan’s sporting goods exports increase
DE BASF posts 11% sales increase in Q3
GB Team GB selects adidas for Olympics
US Retailers and manufacturers elected to Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame
01 November 2005
EU IFAI appoints new representative in Europe
US Wolverine World Wide announces Outdoor Group promotions
US LaCrosse Footwear reports fall in sales
CN Freudenberg Chemical Specialities plans facility in China
HK Yue Yuen steps into safety shoes
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FR Airesis acquires Le Coq Sportif
DE Lauffenmühle launches new stretch fabric with Dow XLA

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