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29 December 2006
US USA finds unfair dumping of certain polyester staple fibre from China
GE Wacker finances new silicone chemistry institute
EU European textile and clothing imports down 0.7% in 2005
JP Toray Industries launches recycled nylon
US ARS develops new technology for flame-resistant wool
28 December 2006
US New deputy assistant secretary for Textiles and Apparel appointed
GB SATRA presents landmark safety certificate
DE Dystar appoints new CEO and president
AT Eurobike Demo Day debut in Austria
GB Graduates present collections at ‘The Asylum’ show
27 December 2006
VN Garment and textiles top Vietnamese exports
AE Greater Chinese and Indian participation expected at Motexha
22 December 2006
US Finish Line reports Q3 loss
US Rohm and Haas updates Q4 outlook
US Nike reports Q2 results
US Stable October sporting goods sales
US SIA reports strong snow sports sales
21 December 2006
US Tag-It Pacific launches child-safe zips
US AstroTurf brand to re-launch
US Nitches increases net sales by 108%
GB Revenue from overseas operations up 90% for top 100 UK retailers
US Nike names four new VPs
20 December 2006
US Nike to sponsor Babson College athletics
CH Rieter sells its remaining man-made fibre activities
US Timberland makes new executive appointments
DE BASF raises prices for Neopentylglycol and Trimethylolpropane
EU France and Germany post highest pre-Christmas on-line shopping
19 December 2006
US Unifi to introduce recycled performance yarn
US Stride Rite grants Pro-Keds apparel licence
JP Speedo signs new licensee in Japan
TR DyStar opens new laboratory in Turkey
DE BASF launches ‘Non Iron’ technology
18 December 2006
US TNF launches winter hydration pack
DE Adidas opens Toronto's first Originals store
US Gerber Technology appoints new senior account executive
DK Ecco named official shoe of inaugural women’s Handa Cup
US Ashworth ranked number one by Darrell Survey
US Quiksilver names new director, reports FY results
15 December 2006
US Burton launches full line of products featuring Outlast technology
GB Changes to Slide attract strong exhibitor interest
US NBA reinstates leather basketball
CA Canada’s NDP motion to protect textile workers moves forward
14 December 2006
US AAFA applauds approval of trade bill
US Gander Mountain names new chairman
DE BASF raises methylamines prices
US Black Diamond launches new freeride ski
SE Tablas kitesurfing chooses Bayer aliphatic TPU films
CN Focus on eco-friendly fibres at Yarn Expo Spring
CA Shoes and sporting goods amongst top retail performers
CH Schoeller wins Frost & Sullivan product innovation of the year award
US Fashion set to dominate at PGA Merchandise Show
13 December 2006
US Coolmax sponsors 3,500-mile charity run
US Cutter & Buck to launch new collection
US Stephon Marbury and Steve & Barry's to donate 3,000 pairs of Starbury Ones
IN Textile Days India includes first ever Techtextil India
NL International Apparel Federation relocates
DE Bayer expands MDI production capacity
GB Brasher appoints new managing director
DK Ecco named official footwear supplier at Pebble Beach
DE Changes to Lanxess’ management board
12 December 2006
DE New high-tech sports collection from Falke
CA John Forzani retires from Forzani’s executive team
IN Puma opens North India mega store
US AAFA appoints new board directors
US Higher revenues at Veltex Corporation
BR Record attendance expected at Couromoda
CA Strong fourth quarter results for Gildan
11 December 2006
EU ILO welcomes EU promotion of ‘Decent Work for All’
UZ Spentex consolidates Uzbekistan presence
JP H&M to open in Japan
CH Odlo wins MedTec award
AU Kookaburra purchases new cricket balls testing system
CA Canada to save apparel manufacturers up to $4.5 million in tariffs
US Nike’s Air Force 1 celebrates 25th anniversary
HK Interstoff Asia to rebrand from next year
09 December 2006
US Unifi revises second quarter forecast
LK Sri Lankan garments industry exempt from services regulations
08 December 2006
US DuPont highlights growing demand for safety and protection products
US Media coverage prompts interest in radiation protection
GB Eleksen wins industry accolades
EU Bloomberg PMI shows continued growth in Eurozone retail sales
CA West 49 reports improved results
US Record Q3 results at Cherokee
CN China outstrips the ‘ASEAN 7’ in high-value exports
FR The North Face to open store in Chamonix
07 December 2006
US Positive results at JoS. A. Bank Clothiers
DK CIFF expands by 5,000m²
GT Gerber Technology contributes to Guatemalan technology centre
FR Rhodia sells European industrial fibres business
US Sales increase at G-III Apparel Group in Q3
IN India seeks greater co-operation with Arab countries
JP Teijin expands capacity of Twaron production
06 December 2006
GB RPM acquires Dane special effects colorants business
DE Messe Frankfurt exceeds €400 million in 2006
HK Fountain Set wins award for technical innovation
FR Lectra names VP of Marketing for North America
05 December 2006
US Encouraging third quarter results for Kellwood
US Apparel amongst growing US manufacturing sectors
AT Lenzing Group continues growth
KR US and Korean associations urge free Trade Agreement
US Reebok to become an official apparel licensee of MLB
MX Coolmax team wins first stage of the Nuevo León outdoor challenge
NL METS 2006 attracts record number of visitors
BY Calls for EU States to back withdrawal of trade privileges from Belarus
US Increase in November sales at Pacific Sunwear
04 December 2006
DE Trützschler buys Fleissner
GB Timberland acquires Howies
US Dick's Sporting Goods expands distribution centre
US Luxury brand adopts Eleksen technology
IE New report looks at acrylic resins industry
IT Benetton reports higher revenue
FR Lectra highlighted at new Microsoft Windows Vista launch
CN Cognis expands intermediates production capacity at Jinshan site
01 December 2006
CN Anti-dumping investigations decline
US Sales increase at American Eagle Outfitters
CN Invista to Acquire Nylon 6 Business in Asia Pacific
US Improved results from The Finish Line
ES Dogi to acquire Elastic Fabrics of America
EU European Commission approves acquisition of Saurer
PR Hanesbrands to close Puerto Rico textile plant

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