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May 2017

31 May 2017
CN Covestro says China is where the largest growth is
NL ZDHC’s new chemicals tool will be offered to all
US Polartec creates insulation with 80% recycled content
US Reebok targets “critical US market” with new appointment
DE Newell sells winter sports brands for $240 million
30 May 2017
US Outdoor Retailer to merge with SIA Snow Show in 2018
JP Renewable energy at centre of sustainability for Asics
US Invista launches new campaign to promote Lycra to mills
US Better-than-expected year for Deckers
CH SGS offers ‘Zero Discharge Holistic Solution’
26 May 2017
GB 60.4m cast vote for conservation projects: EOCA reveals winners
GB Algae foam could be “true revolution” for footwear industry
CA New Arc’teryx shoe celebrates “vertical” trail-running
FR Avantex to reward high-tech fashion start-ups
GB Columbia to outfit rangers at UK National Parks
25 May 2017
RU E-commerce entrepreneur says 100% renewable fashion is “inevitable”
IT Citrus textile idea bears fruit with Ferragamo collection
DE Covestro to have new CEO in 2018
US Levi’s names first recipients of fellowship grants
NP Mountaineer scales Everest in 26 hours
24 May 2017
DE BASF says cooling technology offers 10% performance boost
DE Bloggers help Sympatex develop “functional jacket 4.0”
CA Lululemon snaps up REI’s chief information officer
US Gore to merge bike and running apparel divisions
AT Lenzing lays out eco credentials of new brand of viscose fibres
23 May 2017
IT Italian sports brand launches new graphene-enhanced collection
IN India “ideally positioned” to support Bangladesh’s RMG industry
DE Adidas appoints from within for director roles
US US: Textile and footwear bodies welcome NAFTA renegotiation announcement
NL Synvina’s PEF to be recycled alongside PET
22 May 2017
IT ISPO, WL Gore and Vibram sponsor European Outdoor Summit
US Chaco shows support for Bears Ears
US Rocky Brands implements “leadership succession plan”
BD Fair Wear Foundation and International Labour Organisation to work together
CH Huntsman and Clariant merge
19 May 2017
SE Icebug sets a limit for participants in special Swedish event
US Kraig makes progress on US army contract
US Under Armour’s baseball deal brought forward
DE Seasoned supply chain professional joins AMSilk
US Outdoor Retailer owner agrees deal for SIA Snow Show
18 May 2017
JP Gola unveils Japan plans
TW Exchange rates hit Nike supplier in the pocket
GB Canada Goose to open “milestone” store in London
IT Wool retains “global relevance” in fashion
CN Boost for Cleantech as textiles makers return to business
17 May 2017
DE BCI runs its inaugural Global Cotton Conference
CN Sportswear takes over footwear for Chinese giant Belle
DE Adidas has no plans to sell Reebok
US Dick’s Sporting Goods puts faith in retail expansion
US Columbia president to step down
16 May 2017
DE Hohenstein ups focus on medical textiles with new facility
US New global brand president for The North Face
PN Research paper reveals millions of pieces of plastic on remote island
AT Tencel demand leads to record quarter for Lenzing
BD Bangladesh factories’ safety falling short, says Clean Clothes
15 May 2017
CN Radici’s Chinese business booms with demand from automotive
CH Patagonia chooses Archroma’s EarthColors range for new collection
US Invista snaps up dual core patents
DE Indorama to take full control of Trevira
CN Jordan Brand brings first Chinese athlete on board
12 May 2017
DE Techtextil and Texprocess close with attendance up by 14%
TW Athletic shoe sales provide Q1 growth for Yue Yuen
US Gore Bike Wear recruits experienced road cyclist
US “Dynamic leader” joins Smartwool
DE Adidas agrees to sell its golf brands
11 May 2017
CN Cut-price but official Liverpool shirts go on sale in China
DE Cordura and DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products launch “eco-efficient textiles”
US Industry veteran to head up Timberland North America
IT Nike misses out on first sub-two-hour marathon
US Cocona law suit against two outdoor brands is ongoing
10 May 2017
DE New Gerber CEO relishes early chance to meet colleagues, customers and competitors
US Wolverine closes 180 stores to boost margins
US Invista pledges investment in US facility
US VF publishes first Animal Derived Materials Policy
CH Schoeller to help develop moisture management technology
09 May 2017
DE Government minister opens Techtextil-Texprocess 2017
DE Double award celebration for Vaude
DE Puma ‘reinvents lacing’ through mesh upper
US Fruit of the Loom turns to Dow for odour protection
BR Alpargatas sees increase in profit despite sales dip
08 May 2017
SE Sinterama and Polygiene announce new development
BE Two new partners join The House of Sport
FR Salomon to “transform shoe sector” with new process
IT Moncler makes strong start to 2017
US New chief executive takes the helm at Gerber
05 May 2017
DE AMSilk recruits ex-adidas and WL Gore product manager
IT Rapha launches special collection for Giro d’Italia number 100
IN New Tirupur laboratory for DyStar-Texanlab
US Patagonia considers legal action over Trump policy
US New CEO for Unifi
04 May 2017
DE China and US drive double-digit increases for adidas
CH HeiQ improves odour management
DE Covestro technology helps give new Puma football boot “outstanding precision”
CN Cotton back in favour
US HanesBrands holds its own amid retail caution
03 May 2017
AU Cotton Australia hosts farm tour for fashion representatives
US Limited space for NE and NW Materials show
IT Fulgar to bring Rhodia’s biodegradable yarn to Europe
US Oiselle to use excess fabric in limited edition garments
US Columbia CEO wary of challenging year
02 May 2017
AT Lenzing creates board place for new technology chief
US Outdoor industry supports 7.6m US jobs
US Cordura and Südwolle to develop performance wool yarns
GB New Balance to sponsor London Marathon
CH Renowned mountaineer Ueli Steck dies

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