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July 2017

31 July 2017
CH Swiss student develops new ‘cooling curtain’
JP Shima Seiki to show mass-customisation possibilities in Shanghai
TW Taiwan displays textiles prowess at Outdoor Retailer
US Bolt Threads purchases US apparel company
US Ugg recovery helps Deckers to strong first quarter
28 July 2017
NO Helly Hansen opens up free sport offer to sailing enthusiasts
SE ‘Brand of the Year’ award for POC
US REI to turn to Gore-Tex technology from spring 2018
IT Moncler on course for another record year
US Smartwool president takes the reins of OIA
27 July 2017
CN Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics to include Functional Lab again
US Celliant ‘first of its kind’ to get nod from US FDA
BE Wool association says report risks loss of faith in textile industry
US Value-added products boost Unifi’s sales
US DuPont brings smart clothing technology to Outdoor Retailer
26 July 2017
CH Two more brands sign up to use HeiQ technology
DE Adidas creates shoes based on all 50 US states
EG UNIDO project aims to boost Egypt’s cotton industry
IT Vibram updates offering as Megagrip sales grow 30% a year
BR Rhodia: 'Great opportunity' for polyurethane in footwear market
25 July 2017
NO Helly Hansen celebrates the evolution of its Lifa technology
US VF to plough money into biggest brands
VN Kraig picks location for Vietnamese facility
GB Aston Martin investor shows interest in Rapha
US Susterra bio textile to take many forms at Outdoor Retailer
24 July 2017
US Explorer to attempt to reach North Pole by yacht
US Record-breaking Skechers to invest in international business
RO Peak to kit out Romania’s Olympic athletes
IL Nilit works with Santoni for Outdoor Retailer collection
US Pensole to offer course on functional apparel design
21 July 2017
IT Covestro extends partnership with Italian distributors
CA Arc’teryx opens new store in Los Angeles
US US company targets revolution in moisture management
IN Huntsman ‘honoured’ to receive DMAI awards
US Cordura uses Cotton Inc. technology in new fabric collection
20 July 2017
GB Sports Direct wants to be “Selfridges of sport”
DE Hohenstein doubles capacity for testing cooling performance
US Reebok creates new space boot for astronauts
CH Dip in sales and orders for Rieter
DE Vaude will boost shoes’ bio-based content with Reverdia’s Biosuccinium
19 July 2017
DE EOCA: Brands show a ‘real energy’ for fundraising
DE Jack Wolfskin goes through debt restructuring
US Newell completes sale of winter sports brand
US Keen creates ‘world’s smallest footwear factory’
DE Puma raises expectations for 2017 after strong second quarter
18 July 2017
CN US polyester producers win first round against antidumping
CL Patagonia offers licence for vest design to protect ‘iconic surf break’
US Sheehan Associates celebrates 25 years in business
KH Cambodia seeks to fill garment manufacturing skills gap
AT Noble Biomaterials teams up with Lenzing for new textiles
17 July 2017
BE European Commission seeks to fund new wearable technology ideas
UG New clothing label explains its commitment to African cotton
SE Polygiene reels in new brand partners for Spring 2018
DE Karl Mayer opens its doors to customers
GB Another strong year for Pentland
14 July 2017
FR Arc’teryx hosts 2017 Alpine Academy
US Gerber veteran announces retirement after nearly 50 years
NL Teijin Aramid invests in Dutch aramid fibre facility
US Intertek adds new testing services for activewear
IT Lower raw materials prices affect Radici sales revenues
13 July 2017
IT New distribution partner in Italy for Hi-Tec
US Public lands up for discussion at Outdoor Retailer
US Nike brings Flyknit to apparel with new sports bra
BR Speakers line up for IAF convention
GM Vaude recognised for its work with refugees
12 July 2017
US New hydration idea will help outdoor fans use fewer bottles
GB Smart textiles to be used to monitor health of pilots
GB Communities benefit from VF's volunteering scheme
KE Kenya: 2,000 textile jobs through USAid
US Black Diamond strengthens engineering and development teams
11 July 2017
FR Arkema to invest €300m in biosourced polyamide
US Reebok clarifies ‘compostable’ shoe claim to sportstextiles
CH Empa controls drone with conductive wristband
HK Lane Crawford collections showcase versatility of merino wool
FR Invista launches new tool for intimate apparel makers
10 July 2017
FR Decathlon seeks to satisfy Nordic walkers with new shoe collection
JP New zip from YKK
US Downlite launches composting initiative
NL Testing groups among new ZDHC contributors
US OIA and SIA pleased with Outdoor Retailer’s move to Denver
08 July 2017
IL Nilit unveils 'gold standard' nylon 6.6
07 July 2017
JP FESI says Japan-EU trade agreement will be “a breath of fresh air”
BR Brazilian forestry firm pays €5 million for 18% of Spinnova
US Denver to be the new home of Outdoor Retailer
GB SGS acquires UK testing laboratory
JP Toray makes strategic investment in fabric partner
06 July 2017
US Nike praises advances in 3D-printed baseball cleat
US Pensole Academy to feature in online show
FR Lectra to help develop innovative materials
IT Arena names co-CEOs
CN ‘Bright future’ for China’s outdoor industry
05 July 2017
IT European Outdoor Summit unveils keynote speakers
CN 20% more exhibitors at Ispo Shanghai
DE Arc’teryx among EOCA’s 2017 Conservation Champions
CA Canada Goose invests in Canadian manufacturing
FR Former employee returns to Rossignol
04 July 2017
US Textile Exchange adds social elements to revamped recycling standards
BD Bangladesh: fatalities in clothing factory blast
TW Taiwan: Athletes’ water bottles converted to blankets
JP Shima Seiki founder passes the baton to his son
US Interbike to provide platform for crowdfunded products
03 July 2017
US Nike lays foundations for future growth: CEO
US Boardriders shuffles international team
CH Rieter moves into “adjacent fields” with new acquisition
AR Argentina: 50,000 textile workers’ jobs at risk
BE FESI call to action: Industry to have its say in EC survey

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