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March 2016

31 March 2016
DE European Outdoor Group welcomes first supply-chain members
CN Optimism as record numbers attend Intertextile Shanghai
US VF puts sports group business on the block
CN Ever-Glory closes 270 stores in 2015
FR Cordura puts French students to the test
30 March 2016
BD Bangladesh prepares for Denim Expo
IT More Prato textile firms sign up for Detox campaign
IT Moncler puts faith in Romania for manufacturing
PK Chinese apparel groups to tap Pakistan for sourcing
CA Lululemon hits $2bn revenue milestone
29 March 2016
VN Textile firms say Vietnamese government is too ambitious over TPP
TH Thailand seeks move to technical textile production
AU Next-generation textiles could use light to self clean
DE Puma’s latest shoe tying method is ‘reintroduction’
DE BASF to raise prices for nylon base polymers
24 March 2016
KH Unions urge brands to support workers’ rights appeal in Cambodia
GB Textile reuse and recycling hits a ‘turning point’
CN Nike hails ‘amazing’ results from China strategy
BR Radici to have presence in the stands and on the track at Rio Olympics
DE Improved rubber and PVC are BASF’s targets with new antioxidants
23 March 2016
AT Lenzing reports increase in revenues
US Nike’s third quarter revenue hits $8bn
US New Balance CEO to lead revamped AAFA board
FR Graphene-enhanced Colmar ski suits help French skiers win medals
US VF names president of outdoor and action sports Americas
22 March 2016
GB Livia Firth to join supply chain debate at Houses of Parliament
BD Fairtrade textile standard will not benefit garment workers, says Clean Clothes Campaign
AE Alvanon president to chair Dubai innovation discussion
ES New senior management line-up as Ternua plans for growth
US Invista’s hosiery offering inspired by athleisure
21 March 2016
CN Better year for Li Ning as Chinese consumers embrace sport
GB New Zealanders to expand UK-based merino apparel range
CN Camping to be new focus for Asia Outdoor
US Nike takes inspiration from Flyknit with next-generation football kit
DE Fairtrade launches Textile Standard to ‘empower factory workers’
18 March 2016
US Volcom offloads goggles brand
BR Arena launches new Powerskin swimsuit in time for Rio 2016
US Patagonia encourages other brands to invest in clean energy scheme
VN VF to help Vietnamese suppliers reduce consumption
SE World Recycle Week: H&M aims to collect 1,000 tonnes of unwanted clothing
17 March 2016
AF Hummel develops football kit with integrated hijab for Afghan women’s team
US New global down standard launches - Downlite first certified company
US Nike’s latest products represent ‘fundamental shift in how it serves consumers'
FI Finnish researchers develop temperature control for smart clothing
GB First UK Outdoor Awards winners announced
16 March 2016
US Sneakers brand Simple ready to relaunch
IT Aquafil has now turned 160 tonnes of fishing nets into Econyl
PK Boost for Pakistan’s textiles sector
CH Job losses in Switzerland as Rieter cements position in Asia
US NASA seeks help from textile experts to test suits for Mars
15 March 2016
DE BASF in new venture to make plastic from renewable resources
GB Pertex expands its PFC-free offering
US REI signs 1m members in record year
US Nike expands self-tying shoe collection
MY Royal visit for UK textiles students
14 March 2016
BD Cargo ban affects UK-bound garment exports from Bangladesh
DE Cordura and merino wool prove a good combination for Ortovox
DE Applications open for new-look OutDoor Awards
US Zumiez to try its luck in Europe
DK Ecco counters declines in Europe in record year
11 March 2016
CN Double-digit sales growth for 361 Degrees
KR Hyosung launches campaign to promote Creora to brands and manufacturers
RU Other sponsors ditch Sharapova after drugs test but Head extends her contract
CH Santitized’s R&D lab can lower costs for customers
AU HeiQ creates textile finish to make fabrics feel like silk
10 March 2016
IT Invista holds fourth Lycra Fiber Moves event
CH EOG opens membership to ingredient brands: PrimaLoft first to join
US New meaning to fast fashion? Timberland customers to crowdfund boot range
TR DyStar presents sportswear-focused offerings
DE Double promotion at Vaude
09 March 2016
CN Anta claims to have outsold Nike in China last year
CN Canopy signs up six Chinese viscose manufacturers
US Footwear bosses say TPP would strengthen US manufacturing
US Under Armour to support Sports Authority through bankruptcy
US VF offers snapshot of supply chain
08 March 2016
DE Sustainable development award for Vaude’s Second Use programme
IT Moncler revenue rockets in 2015
FR Aigle announces new marketing director
DE ISPO outlines textiles ‘megatrends’
US The North Face builds on US-made ranges
07 March 2016
BD Fair Wear Foundation combats violence against women garment workers
IT Südwolle and Safil show off first joint collection of yarns
FR France: Funding available for sportswear start-ups
DE Milk protein adds softening properties to wool blend
US Asics America strengthens marketing team
04 March 2016
US New eVent membrane leads to lighter shoe with “double the breathability”
GB Patagonia appoints new environment co-ordinator for UK and Ireland
US Scientists discover novel formula for nylon 6.6
US Huntsman’s son steps away from group
DE Adidas CEO outlines 2016 developments
03 March 2016
IT Technical footwear brand makes a move in China
DE Adidas’s full-year figures for 2015 show strong growth
US Sports Authority files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
VN ICAC forecasts 20% rise in Vietnamese cotton consumption as Chinese invest in mills
VN Spider silk maker signs production deal in Vietnam
02 March 2016
US FDRA urges action as fake shoe seizures go up by 350%
GB Aldi launches Fairtrade certified cotton T-shirts
US AAFA establishes Footwear Action Committee
US Crocs reaches ‘inflexion point’ as it aims for better 2016
IT Healthy Seas net recycling increases threefold in 2015
01 March 2016
IT Marchi & Fildi claims 80% water saving with new cotton yarn process
US Nike weaves compression sock into basketball offering
DE Performance Days announces preliminary conference programme
VN Pou Chen cancels employment policy following strikes
AU Billabong pleased with sales boost, although margins remain a challenge

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