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29 June 2007
US AAFA to release restricted substances list
JP USA sues Toyobo over defective bullet-proof vests
US Spalding signs Greg Oden and Gilbert Arenas
IT New innovations from Windtex Vagotex at Techtextil
IE Report on the global apparel market released
US Senior promotion at Buckeye
BE TNF expands presence in Belgium
US Lija remains in Profit’s top 100 fastest growing companies list
MX Grupo Ferrominero and Calitri Denim establish JV
28 June 2007
US Lower military boot sales hit results at McRae Industries
DO Hanesbrands to cut over 5,000 jobs
US Profits slide at Timberland
FR PPR secures 33% stake in Puma
CA Crailar Fiber to develop bast fibre technology with ARC
TW Formosa Taffeta performs second bluesign screening
DE Eschler to make its debut at OutDoor
US Celanese increases emulsions prices in Europe
GB Slow UK sales growth continues
HK KMA launches tagging programme in Hong Kong
US Fashion and function cross over in swimwear market
PK Pakistan raises textile export target
27 June 2007
US Revenues rise 9% at Nike
NL Basell to acquire Huntsman
US Payless named exclusive US retailer for Dexter
ES Second Spanish TNF store opens
US AATCC to hold Textile Testing Workshop
DE Wearable Technologies at ispo Sport & Style
CH Sultex hosts pre-ITMA press conference
US USA makes arrests over 950 shipments of counterfeit goods
26 June 2007
US True Religion to launch swimwear with InGear
US Calvin Klein to open free-standing retail stores
AU Globe to sell World Industries
FR Lectra continues its world tour
CH Eschler launches new eco line with Repreve and Sorona
IN Lenzing opens new office in Coimbatore
US US sporting goods sales growth slows
US Tween Brands makes promotions
US Rayonier names new VP and corporate controller
25 June 2007
US Textronics expands heart sensing sportswear line
US Ideal to launch sustainable zips
HK Strong Chinese sales boost Yue Yuen profits
CH Clariant raises prices for functional chemicals
CL EU, USA and Japan remain China's top trading partners
BO Bolivia resumes vicuña fibre exports after 42 years
22 June 2007
IT Zegna presents solar-powered apparel at Pitti Uomo
CA Gildan receives FLA accreditation
US Doha talks reach a standstill
ID Lenzing increases stake in Indonesian subsidiary
CN Spotlight on accessories at Intertextile Shanghai
US Eddie Bauer names new president and CEO
US Avery Dennison to present at Supply Chain Summit
BR Brazilian cotton prices slump
FR Lectra celebrates 100th Vector sale
21 June 2007
GB New sales director at Snugpak
IT Nilit acquires Frisetta Polymer
TH Pan Group implements SATRAData 6
DE PPR’s CEO named chairman of Puma
CN Pfaff takes over Chinese joint venture
US Luxottica Group to acquire Oakley
US Wolverine presented with APEX design Award
20 June 2007
US Q1 revenues fall at Ashworth
US New PLM vice president at NGC
DE Lanxess’ Innovation Day focuses on R & D
CA SunSoul launches skin-friendly active wear
CN Ever-Glory receives $1 million order from Levi Strauss
19 June 2007
GB Klopman buys equipment for new dye range
GB Government sanctions Skillfast-UK fashion academy
CN China reduces apparel export rebates
DE 23,200 visitors at Techtextil and Avantex
US Kellwood buys Royal Robbins from Phoenix
18 June 2007
BR Skechers launches in Brazil
FR Puma acquisition cleared
DE Brasher to debut at OutDoor Friedrichshafen
US Paxar merger completed
CA Workers and students boycott American Eagle
IE Synthetic fibre and fibre intermediate prices rise significantly
US New appointments at Gerber Technology
US Finish Line acquires Genesco
15 June 2007
SA Gap expands into Saudi Arabia and Turkey
SG Former Vans CEO named president at Global Brands
LV Snugpak signs supply agreement with Latvian army
FR Lectra opens new offices
CN China remains USA’s largest textile and clothing supplier
AT US army chooses Lenzing FR
TH More Japanese buyers expected at BIFF&BIL
14 June 2007
US Swiss Masai US names new CEO
CH Clariant names new head of Textile, Leather and Paper division
US New apparel range to be launched at The Athlete's Foot
GB Coolmax team completes Adventure Racing World Championships
GB Innovation to take centre stage at Innov_ex 07
US New manager at Warnaco’s swimwear business
DE Dow Corning wins Techtextil award
US Jones Apparel Group names new president
13 June 2007
TN La Griffe expands US presence
DE Bayer showcases new polyurethane dispersions at Techtextil
GB Eleksen presents new technology at Avantex
US Milliken showcases protective fabrics
FR New Lectra cutting solution launched at Techtextil
GB Student designs hit DMU catwalk
AU Concept III moves into Merino
GB Umbro CEO leaves to join Americana
US Pacific Sunwear reorganises management
12 June 2007
CN Chinese Olympics suppliers accused of labour abuses
DE BASF and Invista enter into ADN supply agreement
US Sales slip at Kellwood
DE Higher exhibitor numbers at OutDoor
EU BASF raises prices in Europe
DE Smart textiles take centre stage at Avantex
CH Schoeller’s c_change wins Avantex Innovation Prize
11 June 2007
GB Polo Ralph Lauren signs Boris Becker as ambassador for Wimbledon
DE PGI to close German plant
US New Wave completes acquisition of Cutter & Buck
DE Puma names new board member
BR Brazilian textile companies eye opportunities in Argentina
US Revenues improve at Quiksilver
GB P2i awarded BS EN ISO 9001 accreditation
IN Indian textile industry thrives with government support
08 June 2007
US New ideas at Material World New York
LU Under Armour signs distribution agreement for Benelux region
IL New Bodyfashion trends from Nilit
US Dow increase global acrylates prices
US May sales of $199.2 million at American Eagle Outfitters
US Sportswear lifts sales at G-III Apparel
07 June 2007
US Celanese raises emulsions prices Increase in North America
US Performance Fibers further expands polyester yarn facilities
US Everlast and Michelin to launch footwear line
LK Reebok expands in Asia
US Sales surge at Zumiez
BD Bangladesh textile sector secures UK investment
US Gore forms partnership with Ashworth
DE Freudenberg Nonwovens to present new solutions at Techtextil
KR South Korea contributes to record Q1 earnings at Guess?
US Jones Apparel makes new sportswear appointment
06 June 2007
US DuPont raises prices for Elvanol PVA/PVOH
CN REACH training course held in China
US Paxar launches roll-to-roll heat transfer applicator
CA Marathon winner defies shoe ban and sets records
SE Peak Performance makes new appointments
FR New journey at Interfilière
DE Hohenstein to present new Solartex project at Techtextil
IT Italian machinery sector prepares for ITMA
05 June 2007
CN Rieter opens new Chinese production facility
US DuPont launches new renewably sourced polymer line
MX Tavex expands in Mexico
PK Pakistan launches project to develop sporting goods sector
US New Michelin tyre inspires footwear line
DE Hohenstein Institutes to unveil new odour analysis at Techtextil
US Kokatat sponsors Athabasca Expedition
ES New concepts at SIMM
CA Forzani Group dismisses recent speculation
04 June 2007
IT ITEMA launches new air-jet weaving machine at Shanghaitex
EU Euratex president voices concerns
US Wellman sells European PET resins business
US Everlast to be acquired
US Domino secures funding to expand Leather with Lycra collection
DE New shoe collection from Vaude
IT Rbk Eurocamp hosts international basketball players
US CPI Index for sporting goods remains negative
01 June 2007
US Wolverine appoints new president at Merrell
CA Arc’Teryx names new VP
AT Lenzing chairman elected as president of CIRFS
US IFAI Expo 2008 receives IBP designation
US Nike commits to better labour conditions
GB Wholesale demand for textiles falls
GB Nilorn supports UK fashion student

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