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May 2016
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31 May 2016
BE European manmade fibres producers demand level playing field
US Techtextil North America to move to Chicago for 2017
KH Warning over productivity of Cambodia's garment sector
DE Adidas to sell Mitchell & Ness business
ES Momad Metropolis announces sustainable fashion zone
27 May 2016
US Deckers records increased sales, names new CEO
BE Nike expands facility in Belgium
KR South Korea opens new propylene facility
NL ZDHC to launch chemicals portal
GB Leicester City “fairytale” good news for Puma
26 May 2016
ES La Rioja brand wins best eco-design prize for ‘no trace’ sandals
IR Italian textile machinery firms aim to make up for lost time in Iran
US Burton Snowboards donates to Protect Our Winters
ES Decrease in visitors to Denim Première Vision
CN Japan zone to feature at Shenzhen fair
25 May 2016
YU Mammut CEO to leave
FR Damart’s fibre and fabric research results in new products
DE Adidas Speedfactory to begin large-scale production
GB Technical textile company completes upgrade
US Boathouse presents US rowing kit for Olympics
24 May 2016
ZA Decathlon launches in South Africa with Soweto pop-up
VN Vietnamese firm to launch new athletic shoe brand for domestic market
US Nike signs up Balmain designer for latest collection
US Google and Levi’s create smart jacket
US President Obama signs tariff reduction bill
23 May 2016
FR Dates announced for SportsGear Sourcing Days 2016
BO Bolivia announces closure of state-run textile firm
TW Taiwanese trade delegation tours Middle East
PK Pakistan textile exports fall 7.7%
ES Nike signs record deal with FC Barcelona
20 May 2016
TH Strong quarter for Indorama despite Texas problems
GB Ospery issues product warning
NG Manufacturing body wants assistance for textile sector
IT Italian textile machinery manufacturers record domestic growth
ES Archroma showcases latest technologies
19 May 2016
US USITC releases report on impact of TPP
ES Kipas partners with Fulgar on new collection
DE Hohenstein researching more gentle textiles
US Apparel and footwear symposium at Portland Green Chemistry event
FJ Fiji factory on 24-hour production to help BLK catch up
18 May 2016
AU Puma takes Forever Faster store concept to Australia
GB New head of retail for Musto
US Pensole and adidas team up for design master class
US Lectra to assist US seat manufacturer
BD BGMEA says 319 factories to close down in Bangladesh
17 May 2016
JP Shima Seiki to put technology on show in Galashiels
FI Finnish research bodies say textile waste project can “revolutionise” industry
LK Sri Lanka to set up mini garment factories
US Levi’s creates jeans from recycled T-shirts
HN Honduras targets more sustainable textiles sector
16 May 2016
IN Australia sportstech delegation visits India
US Adidas and Under Armour settle dispute
US Nike passes Louis Vuitton in Forbes list
GB ‘Supersuits’ controversy still fresh in swimmers’ minds
PK Archroma to set up new partnership with the Textile Institute of Pakistan
13 May 2016
IT Arena introduces latest Powerskin Carbon swimsuit
GB SATRA says it can now test thermoregularity of children’s shoes too
US Nike discusses sustainability goals
US Patagonia partners with spider silk developer
CN ZDHC expands reach in China
12 May 2016
CN China has six months’ global supply of cotton in reserve
SE Polygiene signs up new partners
IT Moncler sales rise in Q1
NO Norwegian Centre for Design and Architecture award for Bergans
GB Chelsea to end adidas kit deal early
11 May 2016
US ZDHC releases 2015 report
US Invista and Garmon present denim collection
US Spider silk maker creates new transgenic silkworms
DE Partners strengthen resolve to promote sustainable cotton in Africa
GB Joma to make its ‘big league’ debut with Swansea City
10 May 2016
SE POC develops new collections for two special bike retailers
SG Archroma compiles new colour library
US Toms celebrates One Day Without Shoes
US Increase in earnings for Crocs
DE Sympatex to sponsor European Space Fashion project
09 May 2016
IN South Asia apparel exports to US on the rise
AU Skins suspends crowdfunding scheme
ES Momad Metropolis and Momad Shoes to hold joint event
CN Camtex Fabrics successfully sues infringer Wenzhou Superteng
SG DyStar makes US acquisition
06 May 2016
US American Apparel turns to crowdsourcing
US VF innovation recognised at Edison Awards
US Under Armour makes management changes
IT Colmar’s graphene partner to go public
US Responsible Wool Standard open for second round of reviews
05 May 2016
IT Australian launches merino-based tennis collection at Rome tournament
FR French government to help fund new ‘glow yarns’ project
ES Spanish footwear exports suffer surprise dip
US Surftech names new CEO
DE Strong sales for adidas but golf business to go
04 May 2016
US American & Efird launches app to aid thread colour selection
PT SportZone opts for RFID roll-out following successful pilot
PH Europe a ‘huge market’ for Filipino apparel
GB Algeos to present O&P products at OT World
KE Kenya manufacturing association signs deal with investment hub
03 May 2016
KR Tanatex helps South Korea develop Zika-proof uniforms for Rio Olympics
US Wolverine posts Q1 fall but says its measures are working
CN Under Armour to challenge knockoff brand
DE BASF earnings down 8% in Q1
US Sports Authority faces store closures

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