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31 March 2006
US G-III Apparel’s sales rise by over 50%
CA Eco friendly fibres produce results for Naturally Advanced Technologies
US Dow Corning launches new impact protection technology
BR Brazilian leather and footwear associations support demonstration
EU AAFA: Industry effort helped to minimise EU anti-dumping duties
NL Half of Dutch footwear imports come from China
30 March 2006
US Columbia Sportswear acquires Pacific Trail brands
US Execute Sports files patent for shoe technology
CH Sultex reports strong sales in Mexico
US Emtex elects new chairman of the board
DE National "Leapfrog" Conference to be held at the IMB 2006 Fair
HK Enthusiastic mood at Interstoff Asia
29 March 2006
US AAFA president warns protectionist policies for apparel are a mistake
UZ New textile JVs to be established in Uzbekistan
US International Smart Sourcing to acquire Charter Fabrics
CA Union welcomes support for textile workers in Canada
RU RASIE becomes member of FESI
MX Gerber Technology celebrates 25 years in Mexico
28 March 2006
DE Performance Fibers to acquire Invista’s polyester yarn business in Europe
CN Shanghai Petrochemical posts lower profits
CH Fleissner and Neumag enter cooperation agreement for nonwovens
DE Big names return for ITMA 2007
AT Man-made fibres congress to be held in Austria
27 March 2006
DE Gerber Technology to showcase new solutions at IMB 2006
US Patagonia names new CEO and president
IT RadiciGroup to exhibit at Techtextil North America
CA FGL announces record Q4 results
US Q4 sales rise 10% at The Finish Line
EU FAIR: EU shoe companies will face €150 million duty bill
24 March 2006
GB Eurostop and Options Systems to offer integrated wholesale and retail solution
US Maria Sharapova to debut Nike custom-designed apparel
CA Polymer Group forms partnership with Colorama
US SGMA celebrates 100th anniversary
CN Wolverine World Wide reaffirms 2006 estimates despite EU duties
US Phoenix Footwear posts 60% rise in sales
23 March 2006
US AlvaProducts creates new fit and sizing consulting division
US Pride unveils new technology for protective clothing
CA Hemptown to change name and form two new subsidiaries
CA West 49 appoints new CFO
US Safety Products Holdings and Norcross Safety Products report results
NZ NZ Tariff Act clears way for four-nation trade deal
EU Timberland provides estimated impact of EU duties
EU EU adopts provisional anti-dumping measures on leather shoes
22 March 2006
CN 300 exhibitors registered for China Interdye
EU European textile manufacturing falls
CN Ispo China winter 06 confirms its status
GB The North Face makes promotions
EU Mandelson: EU must defend sustainable approach to open markets
US Nike posts record results
21 March 2006
HK Interstoff Asia Spring set for success
DE Adidas adds Nano-Tex to new activewear line
US New VP named at DuPont Sorona
US Wellco names new president and CEO
DE BASF makes changes to supervisory board
20 March 2006
US Fashion Institute of Technology opens new lab
CN CTC opens fourth site in western China
US Deckers Outdoor appoints new Teva brand president
CN Footwear Chamber of Commerce established in Fujian
HK Yue Yuen profits increase 16%
17 March 2006
US Biometrx develops smartvest system
US Under Armour makes promotions
US Zumiez announces record Q4 results
IT The North Face opens new Flagship store in Rome
US Edana announces programme for nonwovens symposium
16 March 2006
DE TaylorMade Golf implements on-line auction monitoring
SE ECCO to endorse Sophie Gustafson
EU DuPont Coatings & Color Technologies to cut jobs
DE Interactive Wear unveils new wearable technologies at CeBIT
IL Delta Galil’s losses increase
US NanoHorizons’ Dennis Schneider to present at Techtextil
15 March 2006
US Dow elects presiding director
DE Adidas and Bayer MaterialScience team up to develop World Cup ball
PK Pakistan sets export target
PE Peru’s footwear exports grow 85%
IL Delta Galil’s losses increase
US Belgian and Dutch companies to plead guilty to price-fixing
14 March 2006
AE Over 30 Turkish exporters to exhibit at Motexha 2006
EU Mandelson defends anti-dumping duties
IT Arena Group acquired
CN First Asia Pacific Snow Conference held before ispo China
US Innovative Designs launches Arctic Armor Line
US GBMI appoints senior VP
13 March 2006
GB Eleksen makes USB fabric keyboard design available
US Quiksilver reports Q1 results
DE Lanxess lifts force majeure declaration for butyl rubber production
AU Energlo waterproof breathable coated fabric technology launched
US Deckers Outdoor Names CFO
10 March 2006
DE Vaude acquires Edelrid
GB Gore tops The Sunday Times "100 Best UK Companies to Work For" poll
IL Tefron posts strong growth
US K2 reports financial results
CN QCI opens new sales office in China
IN Indian footwear sector second largest producer in 2005
09 March 2006
US Denim Apparel Group acquires Moonlight Graham
IT Maglificio Ripa launches Light Dryskin+ with polypropylene
NZ New president named at Icebreaker USA
DE Vaude acquires Edelrid
GB Gore tops The Sunday Times "100 Best UK Companies to Work For" poll
EU FESI: No winners from anti-dumping duties on footwear
GB Hush Puppies adds Hygienilac to BodyMoc range
DE Adidas reports full year results
VN Vietnam’s garment and footwear exports increase over 45%
08 March 2006
US Ashworth Weather Systems launch successfully
GB Crest Teamwear to produce women specific kits
US Levi Strauss to close distribution facility
US Avery Dennison introduces new RFID Starter Kit
FR Higher attendance at Texworld
US Skechers to launch skate footwear with Zoo York
07 March 2006
PK Pakistan’s sports goods exports fall month-on-month
DE Lanxess increases prices for Polychloroprene rubber
CA Sun Capital affiliate acquires Consoltex
US Stride Rite names new Saucony leadership team
NZ Asics signs sponsorship deal with Netball NZ
US Hind makes new appointments
06 March 2006
US DHB Industries receives $54 million military order
EU Space suit technology to be used against heatstroke
CN Eastman, West Tech set up facility in China
DE Bayer reports strong growth
BR IBTeC to hold annual symposium
US BASF to build new specialty amines plant in USA
03 March 2006
US Nike names VP of Sport Culture business
FR Lemaitre Sécurité launches new safety footwear
IL Browzwear upgrades V-Stitcher
CN Bayer’s management board approves €700million investment
US Huntsman updates soling technology website
RU ispo Russia enjoys a successful winter premier
IN Indian government increases funding for technology upgrades
US The North Face wins counterfeiting lawsuit
02 March 2006
ID Lotto signs licence agreement in Indonesia
US ADMET launches Dual Column, 10kN eXpert testing machine
EG BASF trains Egyptian textile employees at UN Workshop
GB Berghaus makes management changes
US VF Corporation names new president and COO
MX Change in senior management at Lanxess in Mexico
FR Market responds well to Première Vision Pluriel
01 March 2006
DE Morgan Stanley to facilitate Ploucquet’s future expansion
PT Tearfil launches new Outlast viscose
CH Testex accredited for PPE
GB Teva sponsors English surf kayaking team
US Flowserve launches GCX single cartridge chemical pump seal
HK Texon International to launch new cellulose insoling material at APLF
DE Lanxess portfolio adjustments making progress
US UGG boosts Deckers Outdoor results
EU EC approves Tommy Hilfiger acquisition

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