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31 January 2012
DE Ispo continues to grow in 2012
IT Ellesse founder, Leonardo Servadio, dies at 87
DE Adidas reveals barefoot shoe for the gym
US Record year for Wolverine Worldwide and promises of product innovation for 2012
CN 361 Degrees wants to capitalise on child-market growth potential
30 January 2012
NO UN Global Compact launches textile initiative
KR Fila resurrects Trailblazer shoe
US Apparel drives Under Armour to best growth since 2007
CH Schoeller unveils cork fabric at ispo
US Finish Line appoints VP of digital marketing
27 January 2012
AR Swimwear brand signs up for rainforest conservation fabric
NP Nepal-inspired brand to show new range at ispo
US Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2012 was the largest ever
SE Haglöfs delighted with ispo award
CH Schoeller launches ‘ecorepel’ waterproof technology
26 January 2012
SE New Arc’teryx products use Polygiene odour control technology
TR Key Lectra appointment reflects importance of Turkey
IT PolarBear underwear on show at ispo
DE Hohenstein tests Schoeller’s energear
IT Palermo deal puts Puma in the pink
25 January 2012
ZA WWA hires surf icon Shaun Tomson
AU TMC creates white merino wool
DE ispo Award winners named
IN Kelme chooses India for own-brand stores
JP Global fibre production hits all-time high in 2011
24 January 2012
US Polartec Challenge grant recipients announced
IT Thermore celebrates 40 years
DE Falke develops seamless functional underwear “with warming plush”
JM Kappa to supply Jamaican football team
US Zensah compression apparel finds new market in snowsports
23 January 2012
AT Lenzing will continue to supply to US army
US US: Apparel and Material Shows dates confirmed
NL Advansa calls on Da Vinci to help re-brand ThermoCool
AQ Woman skis across Antarctica alone
CH Schoeller says new fabrics will work well for Pilates and yogawear
20 January 2012
DE Breakfast seminar on sustainability at ispo
JP Icebreaker plans Asian expansion
GB Howies returns to independent status
US Outdoor brands flock to Polartec innovations
FR Climbing federation and Beal cement partnership
19 January 2012
US FDRA sends out new call on affordable footwear
SE Norwegian buyer for Swedish outdoor brand
TZ Tanzania: cotton production up 37.4%
US Cordura backs OR Gear to Grow program
IL Israeli apparel manufacturer seals warp-knit deal
18 January 2012
CH SGS reports strong 2011 performance
US Outdoor can be a sustainability model
PK Pakistan: textile bodies seek ban on cotton exports
GB Adidas stops apparel deal with Liverpool FC
SE Peak Performance appoints new CEO
17 January 2012
US OIA expands education offering
US Quiksilver launches new outdoor line
IT Three new ski mountaineering products from CAMP
CH Two new tiers for Lycra Sport
US Fruit of the Loom to implement YuniquePLM from Gerber Technology
16 January 2012
GB Cameron McNeish joins OIA board
KR Fila extends apparel deal with tennis stars
GB Microban Europe hopes to grow its sportswear business with new appointment
GH Ghana gives new Puma shirts their debut
NL Mountain Hardwear looks to make a Benelux comeback
13 January 2012
ES 100 pairs of limited-edition Pepe Reina boots go on sale
US Moosejaw unveils new store concept
NO Bergans of Norway officially lands in the US
US Texas cotton production down by more than half
GB Under Armour signs third English footballer
12 January 2012
DE EOCA launches goody bag project at ispo 2012
US Optimer asks students to design winter sports clothes
CA Adidas to supply Canadian football club
JP Teijin nanofibre used in New Balance socks
US Anvil appoints new VP of retail sales
11 January 2012
CR First Descents adds new outdoor locations for 2012
TW Kingwhale to demonstrate LIT benefits
CN Global cotton production to rise 8% in 2012
US Finish Line raises $1.78m for youth foundation
GB JD seals £20m Blacks deal
10 January 2012
AU 2XU named partner of GreenEDGE cycling team
US US: snow sports sales up 5% despite La Niña
CN Nike unveils details of new China HQ
CN 361 Degrees to invest millions in new corporate centre
MX New chief executive for DAK Americas
09 January 2012
TH Indorama acquires FiberVisions
US Invista Apparel appointments unite marketing and technology
AU Woolmark to showcase Merino at New York Fashion Week
CA Lululemon chief Chip Wilson steps down
GB JD Sports offers £20m for Blacks assets
06 January 2012
US The North Face wins 2012 OIA Award
VN Vinatex wants to raise capital to invest in production expansion
US Quiksilver CFO to resign
GB Blacks goes into administration
CN Chinese textiles companies see profits fall
05 January 2012
US Loudmouth sponsors US Olympic men’s beach volleyball team
AU Slazenger misses out on Sydney triple-century glory
GB JJB: Christmas trading improved
US Gramicci launches ‘Pass it on savings’ scheme
CN Peak opens LA store
04 January 2012
US US organic cotton crop higher in 2011
TH Dow says new Thai plant can run at full speed
US Patagonia first in California to register as benefit corporation
AU Asics signs Aussie tennis pro Samantha Stosur
NZ Icebreaker to open TouchLab store in New York
03 January 2012
KE Clothes maker to invest in Kenya cotton farming
IS Cintamani opens first US store
US REI Foundation donates $50,000 to Seattle-based non-profit
CN Positive start for EverTek clothing in China
US Concept III to continue seminar series

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