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28 February 2013
US FTC levels fines of $1m+ over bamboo labelling
CH Columbia brings in veteran as interim leader of European business
US US: Outdoor apparel sales up 30% in January
IN India: AEPC seeks lower import duties on man-made fibres
US New Patagonia parka packs a punch
27 February 2013
US AATCC unveils UV fabric colour reference solution
DE BASF announces 2012 results
GB Scottish sportswear firm lands Commonwealth contract
ES International expansion continues for Joma
AU Billabong reports big loss, but buyers still preparing to bid
26 February 2013
US Financial appointment at VF Corporation
DE Evonik plant back to full capacity
US Nike claims world first in 3D-printed football boot plate
DK Ecco wins award for Biom hiking boot
GB “Dynamic” global sportswear industry grew 7.5% in 2012
25 February 2013
ZA Nike suspends Oscar Pistorius contract
PK Cotton shortage is a problem for Pakistani yarn producers
IT IWTO announces 2013 congress details
MM Myanmar the focus for Italian textile machinery association
US New technical director for AATCC
22 February 2013
IN Formula One team to wear shoes from Chatham
US New Columbia shirts will keep fishing enthusiasts cool
KR Hyosung develops innovative “cooling” fabric
PT Portuguese fabric producer offers advances for sports brands
US Price hikes for TiO2 as chemical companies fight falling demand
21 February 2013
FR HT Concept extends “wellness-inducing” ceramic technology
CN Eco focus for new Chinese fibre hall at Yarn Expo
US US cycle brand hopes to “raise the bar” in product development
US Crocs will keep adding to its product line
DE Puma looks to “re-energise” in 2013
20 February 2013
NL Invista opens polyamide salt facility
CN Chinese sports brands closed more than 3,000 stores in 2012
DK Peak Performance owner joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition
FR Première Vision numbers up despite timing of show
SG DyStar claims 30% share of global market for indigo for denim
19 February 2013
ID WRAP and Intertek combine on Jakarta CSR seminar
US Wolverine reports 2012 results
US Textile Exchange revamps organic certification
AU Versace and Von Furstenberg choose Woolmark winner
CH New Oeko-Tex web feature lets companies promote products
18 February 2013
NZ Australian player to acquire NZ Wool Services International
CS Italian firm to start making textile machinery in Serbia
GB Young achievers in textiles technology vie for prize
US The North Face and Timberland owner reports record profits
GB Berghaus launches “most ambitious” waterproof jacket
15 February 2013
TW Coffee-based fabric widens its appeal
US Hurley wins ‘innovative’ boardshorts award
BE Euratex launches formalised textile platform
US 2012 US synthetic fibre apparel imports worth almost $40 billion
US Terox says ‘Made in the USA’ was the right decision
14 February 2013
US Volcom to launch full shoe collection
IN Arvind looks forward to stretch-denim launch
DE Puma goes ahead with InCycle launch
IT Italy: Textile machine orders rise 46% in Q4
DE Kelheim receives AEO C certificate
13 February 2013
AT €130 million plant under construction at Lenzing
FR Road to sustainability is a long one, say textile experts
CA Crailar secures extra funding and signs deal with Cotswold
AR New Patagonia merino baselayer line will help grassland project
US VF appoints drinks company executive to its board
12 February 2013
FR France “new focus” for Woolmark
IT Newlife targets sportswear with seamless Santoni jacket
DE Hohenstein tackles infrared radiation in textiles
GB Italian sustainable fashion discussion to take place in Manchester
US Reef appoints its first vice-president for footwear
11 February 2013
US Columbia blames weather for sales dip
DE Helmet makers to benefit from two-year study
US Cotton Council picks new president
CN Accreditation for SGS laboratories in China
US Breathable puffy fabric from Polartec will be in fall 2013 collections
08 February 2013
IT Thermore unveils water-repellent, recycled insulation
KR Colour-changing tape from South Korea’s HiMEL
CA Lululemon commits to Europe with board appointment
IT Miroglio to unveil new printing system for fabrics
CH Uncertainty in India and China in 2012 hits Reiter hard
07 February 2013
DE Puma claims first in bodywear with built-in taping
US Ones to watch in 2013: Basketball and cross-training shoes
JP ASICS ups sales in Q3
NL New coating solutions from Tanatex
06 February 2013
DE ISPO closes its doors on largest show to date
NZ Icebreaker hire reflects increased focus on Europe
CZ European manufacturers partner with Climashield
GB D3O raises the bar with Smart Skin
US FDRA raises objections to proposed extra tax on athletic shoes
05 February 2013
IT Fulgar presents 99% recycled microfibre
US Cocona offers new insulation system
ID New silicone-filled fabric offers water resistance and breathability
IT Newlife goes into new Lafuma parkas
IT OutDry develops new backpack application of its technology
04 February 2013
DE Functional textile finishing products launched in Germany
US The North Face teams up with PrimaLoft for waterproof insulation system
DE Sympatex partners named winners at ISPO
AE New polyester plant starts production in UAE
DE Adidas launches new rugby boot
01 February 2013
NL G-Star signs up to Detox campaign
FR Special debate on sustainable fashion at Premiere Vision
BF Burkina Faso’s cotton output jumps 60%
FR Rossignol uses Swedish technology in ‘safer’ helmet range
BR Sport and beach pavilion debuts at Premiere Brasil

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