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31 January 2014
ET China’s companies should use African labour, says Ethiopian president
CH Big boost for Rieter with orders up 50%
US Innovation drives Under Armour’s rapid rise
BD Shima Seiki sees strong demand for textile technology in Bangladesh
RO Roaming Romanian Radu receives Polartec grant
30 January 2014
DE Increased outdoor focus for ‘extremely positive’ ISPO
US 'Driving force’ behind PrimaLoft to retire
SE OrganoClicks pairs with Chang-Ho for ‘greenest’ fabric
CH Oeko-Tex says Standard 100 should satisfy Greenpeace
IT Salewa announces co-operation with BMW
29 January 2014
IT ITMA 2015 to include recycled fibres and yarns discussions
CN Chinese brand bucks trend with 15% revenue increase
JP Rethink business models, says IAF secretary general
KH Double-digit rise in garment exports for troubled Cambodia
IN Indian apparel manufacturer offers eco alternative
28 January 2014
US Lightest ski and bike helmet from K2
CH Ski industry gets a boost with Sporting Goods Industry tie-up
PT Outlast technology wins ISPO prize
US Dow VP to give keynote at polyurethanes conference
US REI names Kühl as its vendor of the year
27 January 2014
US Winners of Outdoor Inspiration Awards announced
DE 'Dramatic change’ on horizon, says new WFSGI president
DE EOG votes to include retail as members look back on mixed year
CH Oeko-Tex to launch online tool to support STeP
US Keen hands out “responsible outdoor participation” grants
24 January 2014
KE MOA signed to boost US-Africa apparel trade
US New CEO and president for Patagonia
FR A degree in outdoor sales will address talent shortage, says OSV
JP TenCate signs distribution deal in Japan
MY Puma agrees sponsorship deal with Malaysian club
23 January 2014
CN China to continue as the world’s factory, but at a “proper” price
KH Sports brands sign Cambodia protest letter
US The North Face hands over use of responsible down standard
US US: Industry associations join forces
SE Haglöfs sets aggressive sustainability targets
22 January 2014
US Coolcore eyes workwear segment with management shake-up
DE Ispo product winners announced
US REI commits to 100% bluesign fabrics by 2018
IN New report predicts double-digit annual growth for protective clothing
TR Big boost for Turkish apparel exports in 2013
21 January 2014
US Nike aims to get America moving
CN Invista praises mill partners for Cordura awards
CN China’s president reveals a passion for hiking
SE Award for Icebug
CH Champion helps to improve HeiQ's cooling technology
20 January 2014
CH Outdoor is a €10 billion industry in Europe
DE Vaude makes new board appointment
BR Radici increases R&D focus in Brazil
DE PrimaLoft chosen for latest adidas range
SE TransDry benefits from Polygiene’s anti-odour technology
17 January 2014
DE Freudenberg announces spunlaid improvement project
US Merrell pushes Wolverine towards a record 2013
US Patagonia encourages brands to follow its lead on traceable down
IT Thermore updates Aria with recycled fibres
FR Lectra promises new version of software will improve transparency
16 January 2014
FR France to host new seminar on textile recycling
KH North American brands urge resolution to unrest in Cambodia
DE Sympatex presents ‘head to toe’ concept
NZ Snow + Rock CEO to take senior Europe role at Icebreaker
US Hobbs to introduce wool insulation at Outdoor Retailer
15 January 2014
GB New distribution partner to help Oboz with ISPO debut
IL Nilit to showcase new coffee-enhanced nylon fibre at ISPO
DE ISPO moves to weekend for 2015 show
AU Study links minimalist running shoes to injuries
TR Premiere Vision replaces Russian show with Turkish event
14 January 2014
CN Greenpeace points the finger at clothing brands again
GB Gant appoints head of wholesale in UK and Ireland
US Cost-cutting continues at Quiksilver with Hawk Designs sale
DE PFOA in new category as OEKO-TEX updates Standard 100
US Columbia unveils Olympic ski uniforms
13 January 2014
KR Hyosung adds to creora range
US X-Static has new business development director for sports
JP Asics teams up with Ortholite for Natural33 range
CA Lululemon cuts revenue forecast
GB Rab’s down products get Nikwax treatment
10 January 2014
FR Lacoste brother and sister take over high-end ski clothing brand
DE Asia Apparel Expo says pre-registered visitor numbers have doubled
BR Adidas unveils World Cup ball
CN China: Wages could jump 10% in 2014
GB Tamicare launches first 3D printed garments
09 January 2014
NO Norwegian investors take control of Swedish outdoor brand
JP Toray and Arc’teryx announce long-term partnership
US Gore eliminates PFOA from raw material of fabrics
DE Adidas’ new head of brands will be given more power
US Outdoor Research partners Pertex for softshell Shield+
08 January 2014
SE Triathlon star to work on new product design at Intersport
KH Fatalities reported after garment workers’ strike in Cambodia
US US apparel and footwear manufacturing increases in 2012
DE Sympatex reacts to Greenpeace’s new Detox report
DE Greenpeace criticises industry’s move towards short-chained PFCs
07 January 2014
US REI appoints two new VPs as search for chief marketing officer continues
DE New adizero golf shoe is 10% lighter
SE J Lindeberg extends its leather ski wear range
TW Taiwan: Ambitious polyester producer partners Invista
AU Womenswear focus for restructured Billabong
06 January 2014
HK Li & Fung plans to improve supply chains
GB SATRA launches new website on athletic footwear testing
US New director for International Cotton Advisory Committee
BR Anniversary collection takes Reef back to Brazil
US Aquapel attracts buyer for Nano-Tex
03 January 2014
CH ZDHC issues framework for hazardous textile chemicals
KH Violence mars Cambodia’s garment factory strikes
AU Large textile firms sign up to new cotton programme
AU O’Neill opens flagship store in Australia
SE Fjällräven founder dies
02 January 2014
US PrimaLoft launches new “hybrid insulation” product
AE First Techtextil symposium in Dubai
CN Chinese university to put DyStar colour centre on campus
JP Shima Seiki to show off virtual sampling capabilities
US Indera Mills to celebrate 100 years

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