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July 2013

31 July 2013
CH New mountain boot from Mammut
US Palmetto to make Repreve fibre in the US
SG Huntsman’s textile restructuring pays dividends
US Zensah 'leading the charge' with 3D printed nylon
BE Rhodia owner replaces CFO
30 July 2013
CH R’adys partners HeiQ for fluorine-free DWR
IT Italian textile machinery sales show ‘definite improvement’
US Antimicrobial group names new CEO
US No promises after US trade envoy visits New Balance factory
CH Rieter publishes new sustainability report
29 July 2013
CN Chinese garment exports up in first six months of 2013
US Sales fall at Deckers Outdoor
SG Huntsman launches low-friction system for sportswear
DE Hohenstein studies the effect of clothing on emotions
GB New Jack Wolfskin store in the Lake District
26 July 2013
NZ Canterbury launches a rugby boot ‘for every position’
TR Turkish spinning partner puts a twist on Drirelease
US Nike announces category leadership changes
CN Cellulose fibre market to reach $24 billion in five years
US Patagonia founder honoured for corporate social responsibility
25 July 2013
NL Revenues down for TenCate
AT Elite mountaineers at Outdoor Retailer
CN 50,000 visitors at ShanghaiTex
DE Jack Wolfskin launches fresh corporate identity
DE Sales fall at Puma is “expected”
24 July 2013
TH Teijin invests $45 million in new heat-resistant fibre
US Nike ‘significantly improves’ kit qualities
ES New CEO at Nylstar
US Former college swimmers bring new swimwear brand to market
CH Eschler unveils new knitted fabrics for sports and outdoor
23 July 2013
US USDA says cotton crops will fall
CA Baffin revamps roll-up rain boots
BR Fitness wear is booming in Latin America
GB Berghaus brand president to head Snow+Rock
AU ‘Invisibility’ wetsuit to protect surfers and swimmers
22 July 2013
GB Last few places available for functional textiles conference
CH Hermann Bühler becomes first to be certified by STeP
US Antimicrobial expert launches sportswear collection
IT Eurojersey announces new version of Sensitive Sculpt
CA New commercial manager for Arc’teryx
19 July 2013
SE Icebug insists it’s not “winter only”
US Positive first half for VF Corporation
NL Tanatex extends fluorine-free finishes range
TW New functional textiles from Shiuan Jia
US OIA claims victory in import tariff debate
18 July 2013
CA Expansion for Baffin
ES More woe in Spain after April blip
US Bayer CropScience launches sustainable cotton programme
TW Everest Textile develops 10 fresh products
US Alpaca-based baselayer brand to debut at Outdoor Retailer
17 July 2013
TW Taiwan’s Anndywell develops infrared water repellent down
FR Première Vision moves to acquire lingerie and swimwear shows
US Nike unveils four running ‘innovations'
CH HeiQ’s latest textile treatment combats friction
US Cotton inventories to be high
16 July 2013
CN Geox group buys Diadora rights in China
JP New Aqua range of fastenings from YKK
CH European Outdoor Group joins ZDHC roadmap
AU Billabong CEO departs as part of restructuring deal
CH The North Face and Buff among EOCA winners
15 July 2013
DE Puma poaches creative director from O’Neill
US Sportswear sales veteran to head Columbia division
CA Yogawear brand prepares for stock market float
SE Growth for Haglöfs
DE Vaude publishes new sustainability report
12 July 2013
SE Chance encounter leads to Icebug North American appointment
DE Vaude founder honoured at OutDoor
GB D3O launches new range of footwear cushioning materials
US Nordic Demo will relocate to Copper Mountain
SE Small Swedish firm has Solheim Cup stitching sewn up
11 July 2013
CH Bluesign conference takes place in St Gallen
DK Fred Couples extends his agreement with Ecco
AU Concept III helps Merino State develop new ideas
BD Trade union bodies call US Bangladesh plan “toothless”
CN Chinese garment manufacturer signs up to use eVent
10 July 2013
CR Costa Rica student points the way to cheap rheopexy technology
PT Portuguese experience shows big savings with Huntsman cotton technology
TW New Cordura fabrics for clothing and footwear
JP Toray launches new superlight windshell fabric
DE OutDoor organisers pick up on sustainable jackets
09 July 2013
FR New swimwear event for Cannes
SD Government in Sudan wants improved cotton industry
IT New Thermore insulation product is 98% air
IT LVMH acquires high-end Italian wool apparel company
US Record Q2 revenues for Wolverine
08 July 2013
KH Cambodian government has worked hard to solve wage dispute
DK New sports shoes from Ecco
EG Advansa announces organic cotton development with Egyptian partner
DE BASF to offer “additional assurance” in textiles through bluesign commitment
IL Ex-Timberland CEO to back unusual bike project
05 July 2013
CN China: thousands of sports stores closed in 2012
CH Tests prove benefits of One Way, Clariant says
CH Oerlikon completes the sale of its natural fibres business
ES Hummel tumult in Spain reaches first division
DE Jack Wolfskin makes its restricted substances list tighter
04 July 2013
SE Abacus turns to Cocona to protect golfers from the sun
SG DyStar keeps Cradle to Cradle “positive list” private
CA Native Shoes poised for growth after acquisition by one of its founders
NL TenCate announces inkjet breakthrough for textile finishing
NP Nepalese outdoor brand celebrates tenth anniversary
03 July 2013
CH Arc’Teryx helps EOCA pass 100 mark
US Merrell works with Gore to develop ConnectFit
DE Sympatex presents 3D moisture-transporting laminate
IT Management revamp at Miroglio
DE Skintex goes back to its roots
02 July 2013
GB New technique offers faster vapour permeability testing
DE Expanded TPU right for running shoes, BASF says
BD US revokes Bangladesh's trade benefits
US Mount Vernon launches new FR fabric and finish
IT Five improvements in Vibram’s latest sole
01 July 2013
US More than 20% growth in online sales of sports footwear in US
DE BASF claims world first with expanded TPU
US Fishing brand offers temperature-activated camouflage
CH X-Bionic named most innovative sportswear brand
US Timberland names EMEA president

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