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January 2015

30 January 2015
JP Toray says new fibres will help clients make light fabrics
JP Forward-thinking YKK trials waterfree dyeing process
US Outdoor industry expands work on textile chemicals
US SnowSports Industries president steps down after 34 years
BD BGMEA says Bangladesh needs “trade-friendly” atmosphere
29 January 2015
US Dow celebrates “record end to a strong year”
GB Invista hopes to help customers create “authentic stories”
CH HeiQ turns focus on North America
DE Golf launches were a mistake, says adidas boss
US Under Armour hires ‘accomplished footwear leader’
28 January 2015
FR 37.5 appoints new general manager for Europe
US Crocs names new CEO
US The North Face and Unifi’s recycled off-cuts boost production by 40%
SE Olympic collaboration inspires POC’s latest products
DE Recycled car-parts helmet and self-lacing boot among ISPO winners
27 January 2015
NO Bergans aims for sales boost in the southern US
US DuPont reports “continued progress”
US Bioplastics take stage at Nike-backed green technology project
US Hammock brand claims top REI vendor award
US R&D investments impress Gerber’s new chief financial officer
26 January 2015
JP Teijin to show off new products at Nano Tech 2015
AU HeiQ’s new Australian base powers partnership with Skins
GB CEOs pledge to advance women’s leadership in outdoor sector
DE Adidas sells Rockport for $280 million
EC Tariffs on textile machinery in Ecuador
23 January 2015
DE New Oeko-Tex boss wants to 'better align' with textile supply chain
DE Preliminary results show good growth for adidas and Reebok
CN Where Li Ning went wrong
GB Amazon joins EOCA as first online retailer
US Responsible Down Standard: Call for input on new draft
22 January 2015
AT Austrian safety footwear firm develops “next-generation” soling with Huntsman
GB Three-layer linen is Griffin’s fabric choice
CH Rieter puts emphasis on after-sales business
CA Garmatex uses jade for cooling and launches ‘bio-anatomical’ shirt
IT Swimwear boost as Sitip launches fabrics with Creora chlorine-resistant elastane
21 January 2015
FR Sanitized expands in Europe
US BASF announces butane diol production expansion
DE Freudenberg Group calls time on Purtex
US US: 'Encouraging' messages for footwear and apparel in Obama’s national address
TW Invista’s mill partners present latest outdoor-focused offerings
20 January 2015
CA Kamik makes two vice-president appointments
CZ Keen opens a new store in Prague
US Columbia-owned yoga brand sets sights on overseas markets
CH Gore named 'company of the month‘ for PFOA stance
DE ‘The good old days are behind us,’ warns European Outdoor Group president
19 January 2015
BE Europlasma puts fluorocarbon-free DWR coatings on display
IN Huntsman to show off new footwear technology in Chennai
US 'Revolutionary’ baseball bat drives record revenues at PSG
DE Nike to debut at largest Techtextil to date
FR Mathilde Lacoste named creative director at ski brand
16 January 2015
GB Pentland promotes for key leadership roles
CH OEKO-TEX limits PFOA in line with ZDHC
JP Teijin outlines Outdoor Retailer highlights
US Movement is the key in new fabric collection from Burlington
NO Bergans keeps natural and synthetic fibres in the mix
15 January 2015
VN Vinatex announces new production complex ahead of TPP
US Patagonia and Adidas celebrate the conquering of El Capitan
DE Sympatex widens options for customers
US Nike’s lightest jacket aims to solve dilemma for footballers
NL Eleven papers on sustainable polyurethane production at UTECH Europe
14 January 2015
US Americans top charts as biggest footwear and clothing consumers
US Adidas Outdoor to introduce Boost hiking boots at OR
NL TenCate’s tent fabric surprise
TW Yue Yuen earns $8 billion in 2014
AU Australian outdoor brand puts Celliant into high-end jackets and pants
13 January 2015
US NSF uses Patagonia’s research for ‘more comprehensive’ new down standard
CA Strong holiday period for Lululemon
CH Deadline passes for bluesign companies to phase out C8 DWR
GB James Heal to take testing instruments to ORWM for the first time
US Preliminary results suggest $2.75 billion in revenues for Wolverine
12 January 2015
FR French ski brand among Gore-Tex newcomers
SE Haglöfs picks up sustainability award in Sweden
GB Sealskinz treats gloves with new nano coating
CH Latest offerings from Schoeller span ‘mountain to city’
US CoolVisions targets outdoor with polyprop-merino blend
09 January 2015
JP Overseas yarns and fibres allowed with new Japanese quality label
US Outdoor Retailer selects outdoor inspiration finalists
DE New Ortovox jacket combines “athletic” fabric lines
US AAFA welcomes government action on dock talks
KH Cambodia: Garment workers injured in stampede
08 January 2015
US Three supply chain experts join Keen
AU How many times can you bend a wool fibre without breaking it?
US Downlite gives “proper name” to its bulk down division
CH Archroma adds ZDHC compliant chemicals to One Way system
CA Senior appointments continue at Lululemon
07 January 2015
US Faytex founder dies
FR Posture-improving T-shirt launches in the US
GB Scottish textile firm picks Schoeller boss’s brain
US Reebok steps further into the ring
US ‘Exciting new direction’ as Under Armour inks deal with HTC
06 January 2015
IT Eurojersey boosts outdoor offerings with heat-sealed fleece
DE 100 new outdoor brands head to ISPO Munich
US New policy strategist says FDRA has “moral obligation” to end shoe tariffs
BE New Euratex president outlines his priorities
KH UN calls on brands to help Cambodian manufacturers absorb wage hike
05 January 2015
CN New venue for Yarn Expo Spring
FR Fifth European Innovative Textile Convention to take place in France
US The North Face names 2014 rep of the year
US Nike highlights app as one of top innovations of 2014
BE Strong growth for man-made fibres

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