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November 2020
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30 November 2020
CH Winners announced in BCI technology challenge
CN Graphene-enabled body-measuring suit launched in Keqiao
DE Change of CEO at Jack Wolfskin
KR Fibre recycling major thread of Korean ‘green’ new deal
27 November 2020
CN China creates 150,000-plus textile start-ups in 2020
US Outdoor brand’s move into denim has ‘sense of arrival’
IS Glacier Friday dawns for Icelandic brand
GB Ocean plastic gets a starring role at awards ceremony
26 November 2020
CN Cotton pact made in Beijing
GB Speedo to bring back LZR Racer suit for record attempt
DE Performance Days highlights two winning fabrics
US Sportswear demand rockets with record sales for US retailer
25 November 2020
CA Capsule collection uses only Polartec fabrics
KR Labour-reducing robots shown in Daegu
GB Berghaus gear given new life in the mountains
FI EU-backed New Cotton Project breaks ground
24 November 2020
CH Swiss ski boot brand hires ‘industry authority’ to lead digital fitting service
GB Vivobarefoot: Customers value end-of-life options
NL Patagonia newcomer to address ‘most pressing issues’
CN New protective clothing research institute in China
23 November 2020
FI ‘Surprisingly’ superior strength Ioncell unravelled
CN New adidas factory can make 10m shoes per year
SG IPE ranks Archroma highly
CN Three new stores in China for Fusalp
20 November 2020
CH HeiQ Viroblock wins Swiss Tech Award 2020
JP Vision 2030 sets out the company ASICS ‘aspires to be’
HT Outerknown’s faith in ocean plastic reflects rapidly expanding sector
SE H&M: Circulose deal is milestone for wider industry
19 November 2020
US Arc’teryx launches new ‘iconic’ retail concept
CA Parkas and polar bears
IT Eurojersey’s new collection imparts a 3D effect
CA Allied’s footprint offers insulation from supply disruptions
18 November 2020
US Elevate Textiles releases first sustainability report
ES Basque brand opts for PrimaLoft Bio
DE Kelheim Fibres joins bio-based and circular programmes
US Three years’ work behind ‘no-glue shoe’
17 November 2020
CN Bosideng grows by 25% following Singles’ Day
Green chemistry
CN RCEP to benefit Chinese exports
SE TMAS: Textiles firms in ‘survival mode’ but investments are vital
16 November 2020
CN Hemp in China faces highs and lows
AT Lenzing rolls out TextileGenesis for full traceability
CN ‘Super-bionic’ spider silk achieved in China
JP Garment manufacturers hope to gain from new UK-Japan deal
13 November 2020
KR Limited-edition Reeboks use repurposed airbags
US NCC takes US Cotton Trust Protocol to China
GB The Microfibre Consortium edges closer to database roll-out
CH Parent group intends to own all Lafuma shares
12 November 2020
GB Government funds new UK Textiles Circularity Centre
HK Nine-month figures show declines in volume and value for Yue Yuen
CN Alibaba’s Singles’ Day tops Nike, adidas annual revenues
FR Recyclable shoe in the spotlight in WSA Footwear Technology feature
11 November 2020
JP Mizuno has plans to revive revenue after covid-affected six months
CN Chinese mask makers create spike in textile exports
IT Dyneema makes Moncler debut
DE Adidas claims strong recovery despite sales dip
10 November 2020
The patchy sustainability of recycled polyester
US Santini and 66 North among Apex 2020 winners
KR KakaoTalk-powered eco brand primed for SK success
US VF snaps up sought-after Supreme
09 November 2020
CN China promotes ‘high-end’ textile, apparel education
NO Workshirt emerges as second Collection of Tomorrow product
BR Rieter backs Brazilian start-up’s idea for optimising spinning
US Tree waste creates black pigment for textiles
06 November 2020
CN Young Chinese shoppers’ sustainability disconnect
SG Innovation leads to price hike for durable water repellents
US Saucony and Chaco soften Q3 decline for Wolverine group
GB Sateri targets 100% recycled viscose by 2030
05 November 2020
WSA November-December is available now
KR Canada Goose and Juun.J take flight again
US VF hires for ‘next phase of inclusion work’
CA Lululemon targets growth with senior appointments
04 November 2020
CN China: Nike sales soar past $15 million in 60 seconds
AT Increase in wood-based fibre demand eases pain for Lenzing
US Deckers promotes SDGs through sustainability report
GB EOG hopes free event will create community feeling
03 November 2020
CN Nike replaces BMW as Shanghai Changlian’s largest importer
JP Japanese body-measuring ‘Zozosuit’ reborn
SE US used clothing group to be Renewcell’s biggest supplier
DE Hohenstein launches compression standard
02 November 2020
IN Indian textile and apparel industries struggle
ES Sustainable focus helps Ecoalf weather covid-19
CA More than half of global viscose supply scores well in Canopy report
CN Alibaba’s ‘secret’ AI-enabled garment factory

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