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April 2017

28 April 2017
DE AMSilk cements its partnership with yarn manufacturer
US VF Corporation revenues fall in Q1 but outdoor and action sports perform well
CH Schoeller and Sympatex are part of circular textile initiative
US Polartec to sell US textile plant
US Dramatic slowdown in growth of Under Armour’s footwear sales
27 April 2017
VN Industry 4.0 “a major challenge” for Vietnam’s textile industry
KE AGOA concern impacts Kenya’s apparel exports to US
US Unifi’s profit dips again in third quarter
NO Helly Hansen jacket wins ‘Best of the Best’ Red Dot award
TW Taiwan Textile Federation joints ZDHC
26 April 2017
FI Finnish fibre innovation moves towards industrial scale production
JP New PLM system focuses on flat knitting
DE Sympatex unveils laminates based on Tencel fibres
US Pensole Footwear Design Academy goes international
US Nike reveals winner of inclusive design challenge
25 April 2017
DE Siemens on board with Adidas Speedfactory project
IT Santoni uses Tencel fibre for new project
US ICAC names Researcher of the Year
AT Austrian Olympic Committee signs new deal with Millet
DE OutDoor to have dedicated Running Centre as boundary blurs between trail and city
24 April 2017
US Women are more active, Keen CEO says
GB FitFlop appoints new sales director for UK and Germany
DE Microban workshops aim to “bring clarity to the market”
AT Lenzing outlines its sustainability strategy
IT Brugnoli uses Fulgar fibre in new fabric line
21 April 2017
GB Sports Direct to cement its US presence with Bob’s and Eastern Mountain Sports acquisition
DE Munich Fabric Start launches new parallel sourcing event
US US researchers find possible solution for textile waste
DE MLS sides to wear Adidas Parley football jerseys
US VF’s chief information officer to retire
20 April 2017
NL Cordura debuts new denim collection in Amsterdam
DE Diverse programme for HeiQ at Performance Days
US Outdoor organisations plan march to celebrate public lands
GB Berghaus to increase focus on sustainability
US Oboz bolsters product creation team
19 April 2017
US Mizuno USA offers interactive experience at new store
IN Textiles India 2017 to welcome international visitors
US Amazon plans to create on-demand apparel
CN Bemis to exhibit at important Asian trade event
US Kraig to expand domestic production capacity
18 April 2017
JP Shima Seiki to celebrate knitting’s technical textiles potential in Frankfurt
GB Drop in sterling’s value proves good news for Walsh
FR Kering to support textile industry start-ups
US Skechers unveils new range of athleisure shoes for women
GB Musto renews partnership with British Sailing Team
13 April 2017
NL CPA launches new textile chemicals certification tool
DE Puma update suggests strong Q1 growth
US Cotton needs “performance enhancements” to be more competitive
US Adidas agrees partnership with USA Rugby
NL Amsterdam school hosts Jeanologia masterclass
12 April 2017
DE Polyester-merino blend wins Performance Days award
CN Covestro adds to its partner manufacturing programme
LK MAS Holdings to establish US base
US Nanotex owner secures significant investment
US Nike sets a date for marathon record attempt
11 April 2017
FR Lectra returns to footwear with new launch
DE Kelheim to launch viscose fibre with built-in hydrophobic properties
US Gore Fabrics targets lifestyle brands
GB UK students to explore potential of US cotton
US US researchers develop innovative touch-sensitive fabric
10 April 2017
CH Archroma prepares for Techtextil
CH Schoeller and Textilcolor announce polyester dyeing “revolution”
DE Adidas breaks into new dimension with Futurecraft 4D
GB New Balance commits to cricket with ECB deal
US Unifi’s Repreve fibre to be used in NBA caps
07 April 2017
US REI co-founder dies
CA Arc’teryx highlights new pullover anorak
HK HKRITA rewarded at Geneva invention show
US Timberland makes progress on sustainability targets
US Organiser of Outdoor Retailer files for IPO
06 April 2017
KR Fila teams up with Pepsi
FI Amer Sports acquires US ski brand
US Nike wants athletes to keep their cool at Masters
SE H&M wants to “lead by example” on sustainability
VN New Vietnamese production plant for FENC
05 April 2017
AU Ortovox pays tribute to Tasmanian wool producers
BE Time for textiles to do “much better” Gunter Pauli says
US Mount Vernon yarn offers added stretch
US Patagonia secures Fair Trade certification for swimwear
HK Intertek opens new testing facility in Hong Kong
04 April 2017
US Target to use RFID technology on apparel
TR Turkish textile firm to build new factories in Kurdish region
GB Graphene breakthrough could help millions gain access to drinking water
US Reebok sets out to grow renewable shoes
CN ICAC says China could grow 3% more cotton in 2017-2018
03 April 2017
SG ICA announces venue and dates for 2017 annual event
GB Consultancy calls on textile firms to take part in microplastics exercise
US New Ibex body suits will make layering easier
FR Adidas Tennis launches 2017 Roland Garros collection
GB Drones will enable ‘further, faster’ delivery, according to Montane April Fool

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