News

September 2005
Select Language

30 September 2005
CA FieldTurf Tarkett appoints new VP
US Invista launches Lycra Challenge
US Upswing in attendance at 2005 PGA Fall Expo
US Timberland and Samsonite sign licence agreement for backpacks
CN Official reports progress in US-China textile talks
29 September 2005
US DigiFab previews pre-treatment for nylon at Material World
US Digitally-printed, ready-to-wear swim wear unveiled at Material World
US Konarka and Textronics to develop power-generating wearable electronics
IN AAFA to take footwear trade mission to India
MX Invista purchases Fibers Mexico
CN Zhejiang announces anti-dumping statute
28 September 2005
US Gerber Technology showcases software at Material World
US Celanese announces emulsions price increases
FR NSC and Rieter to collaborate on nonwovens
US Polymer Group raises prices on petroleum-based products
CA Hemptown secures funding for fibre trials
JP Pacific Resources to handle Asian sales for Dri-release
US Brooks collaborates with Biomechanica
CN BASF and Sinopec JV site officially opened
27 September 2005
RU Techtextil Rossija attracts 3,050 visitors
DE Dystar wins patent lawsuit in USA
US Zweave launches 3D Fit Studio
IT Benetton reports lower revenues
CH Oeko-Tex opens offices in the USA
FR Rossignol announces new global HQ
NZ Canesis appoints new general manager
IT RadiciFibres cooperates with Sanitized to develop new antimicrobial fibre
BR DSM Dyneema to supply armour for Brazilian police boats
US Dow Fiber Solutions launches chlorine-proof swimwear fibre
CN Adidas distribution centre opened in China
US Huntsman reports no serious damage after hurricane
23 September 2005
GB Cotton Trader launches year round cruise collection
FR Prêt Ả Porter celebrates 100th show
US Dow Corning offers seminar at IFAI Expo 2005
US Avery Dennison presents new woven labels collection at Mod’Amont
US Finish Line reports Q2 earnings
CN China's Ministry of Commerce announces allotment of EU textile quotas for 2006
22 September 2005
PH Philippine garment exports rise slightly
US Nike teams with 2K Sports Teams to offer ultimate basketball experience
US Converse seals long-term relationship with basketball star Dwyane Wade
21 September 2005
US Sara Lee Branded Apparel acquires National Textiles LLC
RU Successful start for ispo Russia premier
GB Berghaus sponsors Kendal Mountain Film Festival
DE Lotus effect shakes off dirt
US Oakley appoints Scott Olivet as CEO and director
20 September 2005
CN China Textile deal won't affect 2006 export
EU EBFC warns of risks of current EC footwear dumping investigation
19 September 2005
CA FieldTurf and Tarkett Sports complete merger
FR Woolmark launches spring/summer 2007 trends
GB Mitsui enters into agreement with Full90 Sports
DK ECCO introduces new golf shoes for Spring/Summer 2006
US Russell Corporation revises expectations due to Katrina, CAFTA
US Nike reports record Q1 results
16 September 2005
JP Mitsui acquires Pertex
DE DyStar introduces Levafix FastRed CA
GB British university backs new prototype running shoe
US Vanson Leathers introduces new features to motorcycle jackets
LK Avery Dennison acquires Sri Lankan apparel tag company
15 September 2005
AU AWI opens Shanghai office
SG Huntsman to build Polyetheramine facility in Singapore
EU Kraton increases prices for Kraton D Polymers in Europe
US G-III Apparel Group appoints new director and CFO
US Implus launches new performance footbed for cleats
DE Bayer included in climate protection index
14 September 2005
CN A&E expands operations in China
US Avery Dennison becomes certified RFID technology partner
FR Tissu Premier attracts 6,177 visitors
GB Scottish soccer team fights counterfeit goods
CN Esjot Group opens new factory in China
EU European Commission fines producers of industrial thread €43.497 million
US Wolverine elects Herman Miller chairman to its board
DE GDS appoints new project director
13 September 2005
IN Indo Gulf And Birla Global Finance to merge with Indian Rayon
US Vero launches new VISI-Shoes design software
12 September 2005
AE Motexha opens on an upbeat note
DE Philips unveils photonic textiles
EU EC adopts regulation to clear blocked Chinese textile imports
US Polartec mask tested at 8,000 metres
US LaCrosse Footwear donates over 650 pairs of boots to Katrina relief effort
GB Praybourne introduces Teflon-coated work wear
09 September 2005
DE Hohenstein Institutes relaunches website
GB Performance Textiles association appoints new president
US DSW reports 18% increase in Q2 sales Results
BR Azaléia to invest $40.816 million to promote Olympikus
US Quiksilver reports increased revenues
US Scientists develop power-generating backpack
US Cytec plants remain closed after Hurricane Katrina
CN Unit price of Zhejiang shoes exported to EU increases by 20%
FR 100th Prêt à Porter attracts 42,938 visitors
08 September 2005
GB The North Face launches new base layer range
ES Everlast to introduce sports apparel in Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands
US ISS recommends Saucony shareholders vote for proposed acquisition
CN Shanghai, China Shoes, China Shoetec announced
BR Brazilian company designs footwear for the ‘mature market’
US Kellwood elects Ben B. Blount, Jr. to board
07 September 2005
FR Rossignol Snowboards to sponsor Mathieu Crépel
US Dow Chemical sites impacted by hurricane
US Huntsman facilities operational after Hurricane Katrina
DE Dorlastan launches Dorlastan Black fibre
US Quiksilver to relocate operations
FR Lemaitre Sécurité launches Sporty S3 safety shoes
US Invista to celebrate 60 years of the Lycra bikini
06 September 2005
PK Pakistan’s leather sports goods exports fall month-on-month
TW Taiwanese footwear producer to set up facility in India
RU “Khimiya” International Expo marks 40th Anniversary
AT Lenzing to increase fibre prices
DE Puma plans expansion
DE IWA 2006 to focus on security with European Police Instructors’ Conference
05 September 2005
US Saucony promotes Barbano to senior director public relations
GB Softswitch appoints new sales & marketing manager
US Price surcharge imposed by DAK Americas following disaster
NL Royal Ten Cate half-year profits rise 21%
US CMAI completes 2006 world Terephthalates & Polyester analysis
CN Chinese garments to be released
02 September 2005
CN U.S. puts limits on Chinese textile imports
KP Dates for Spoex 2006 announced
DE New company founded to market Birkenstock products in U.S.
AU Australian directory of textiles and apparel products update published
01 September 2005
US Zumiez nets sales increase 25.1%
US DHB discontinues use of Zylon in bullet resistant products
US The Walking Company completes Footworks acquisition
US Haggar issues acquisition agreement

Browse all news...