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December 2015
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23 December 2015
Season’s greetings
22 December 2015
DE Bluesign certification for Südwolle technology
GB Autodesk Footwear names venue for second Footwear Technology Forum
US Outdoor Research touts fresh approach to glove-making
US US Customs expands apparel, footwear and textiles division
US Two Ten Footwear Foundation raises record $3m
21 December 2015
US Patagonia says it’s “unequivocally opposed” to TPP
CN China’s cotton production declines in 2015
GB Pentland scoops Cordwainers award
GB Outdoor sector will be need to be enterprising to capture Gen Z, says outdoor group
US Outdoor Retailer reveals Outdoor Inspiration Awards finalists
18 December 2015
US REI appoints new CFO
GB Hope for hemp, designer says
DE Vaude cements plans to increase footwear ranges
US New Balance chooses glow-in-the-dark for Beacon collection
US ZDHC publishes wastewater quality review for textile industry
17 December 2015
US Universities claim ‘green’ DWR development is a match for the best
IN C&A Foundation sponsors Textile Exchange role to collect organic cotton data
JP Teijin aims novel polyester fibre at sportswear
TW Biometrics and bioluminescence gather momentum for textile developers
RO Joma looks forward to “grand entrance” at the Euros
16 December 2015
FR Columbia Sportswear to become the main UTMB partner
IT Pavia University researchers uphold Nilit Innergy claims
US Wearable tech worth $31.3 billion by 2020
GB University team offers first in wearable tech: electric socks powered by urine
CA Arc’Teryx’s avalanche airbag technology represents ‘paradigm shift’ in safety
15 December 2015
US PrimaLoft goes for gold
IT Deha bases new capsule collection on Emana
VN Spider silk maker scales up production for sportswear brand
CO Colombia has become an important fashion centre, say Italy’s machinery makers
US Nike updates boots and uniform for revamped American football offering
14 December 2015
DE Sympatex to offer innovation at ISPO
AR Buenos Aires to host international plastics event
LT Lithuanian athlete joins Vibram trailrunning team
US Invista to relaunch Coolmax and Thermolite
11 December 2015
IT New Alpine technical underwear collection from Dynafit
NO Norwegian woollen apparel brand to move to Gerber’s Yunique
DE Adidas Speedfactory dream to become reality in 2016
DE Adidas offers ‘fastest swimsuit yet’
10 December 2015
CA Lululemon to have ‘more discipline’ in fabric liability
US Under Armour opens $100m distribution centre
GB Berghaus partners with Gore to bring kinder dyeing to waterproofs
US REI makes two vice-president appointments
09 December 2015
DE Adidas ups commitment to rid ocean of plastic with 3D printed midsole concept
IN Better Cotton requests feedback on new standard
CH Currency woes have cost Mammut millions
CL The North Face co-founder dies in kayak accident
08 December 2015
US Unifi launches promotional tour for Repreve recycled fibre
US Opedix says university study backs up its claims about ski tights
NL Tanatex and Sciessent agree partnership for Europe
ES Inditex donates €3.7m to improve water access in developing areas
07 December 2015
CN BASF invests in more sustainable pigment production
US ColdPruf to show off new styles in Salt Lake City
CN FDRA praises more factories as ‘responsible manufacturers’
US Mizuno USA promotes longtime employee to senior sales role
04 December 2015
US Johnson’s automotive know-how boosts apparel production for the homeless
US Timberland: Organic and recycled content percentage continues to decline
HK Circular manufacturing will beat fast fashion, professor predicts
MM Impressive growth for Myanmar garment industry
03 December 2015
CH Mammut strengthens PR team
FR Rossignol takes cue from Moncler with foray into lifestyle sector
HK Material manufacturer takes a big footwear component step
HK Collaboration can break down the barriers to innovation, Covestro says
02 December 2015
CA Viscose suppliers to undergo independent verification in 2016
GB Shima Seiki to celebrate anniversary with UK private exhibition
DE Adidas and other sponsors sign FIFA letter
HK Alvanon chief executive talks of “Zarification” of apparel industry
HK WFSGI launches its third Manufacturers’ Forum
01 December 2015
HK Hong Kong prepares to host WFSGI
SE Haglöfs awards €5,000 scholarship to special nurse
IT Thermore will let visitors to ORWM and Ispo try out its new ‘smart’ insulation
US Two sports-outdoor brands are among 81 signatories to Climate Pledge
CH Rieter to choose new directors in April

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