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31 March 2020
NZ Study: wool bio-degrades quickly, treated wool even moreso
IT Santini converts production line to make protective face masks
FR Salomon new shoe
US OIA to hold webinar on understanding $2 trillion stimulus package
US Farm to Feet urges consumers to choose local retailers over brand’s website
30 March 2020
US Merrell collaborates with Trail Sisters on women-specific trainers
NL Virtual event lets Fashion for Good pick 13 innovators
US OIA issues info on US stimulus; hosting webinar on loans
27 March 2020
US Under Armour’s chief product officer to step down in August
DE Top Puma execs will skip April paychecks
DE OutDoor by ISPO 2020 is cancelled
26 March 2020
DE Adidas collaborates with Pharrell on basketball collection
GB Recycling grants for textiles waste
IN Indian cotton seed companies to no longer pay Bayer royalties
25 March 2020
IT Moncler offers $10m for new hospital
US Textile and sportswear manufacturers pivot to masks and gowns
24 March 2020
KR FILA Introduces its First-Ever Mule
US Performance apparel recreates effect of kinesiology taping
23 March 2020
CH Schoeller explains coronavirus strategy in letter
DE Adidas losing money
SE Polygiene: our biostatic treatment shown to inhibit viruses
IN Indian leather brand expanding presence in country
DE Consolidation in knitting: Karl Mayer acquires Stoll
20 March 2020
GB Texon creates role to oversee sustainability work
JP And Wander iterates on Salomon’s amphibious trainer
US Ping brings technical fabrics to the fairway
DE Four-system collection designed for any sport, any weather
US Technical trench coat marries performance material and office style
FR Première Vision closes Lyon, Paris offices; London running remotely
19 March 2020
FR Salomon temporarily closing European stores
US California jacket wins gold at UK outdoor conference
US The North Face and Patagonia add to list of store closures
US Aesthetics as important as technology in 2020 sneakers
18 March 2020
IN Indian chemical company to hive off textile business
US Everlane commits to all organic cotton by 2023
IN Indian textile industry organisation outlines details of relief package
17 March 2020
AU Hanes CEO retires
CN Dry-Tex opens Shanghai dyeing facility
GB Italian mill and Welsh brand partner on micro-plastic free, biodegradable collection
16 March 2020
DE Smart insole lets real-life footballers rack up online points
US Store closings: Shuttered retailers include Nike, Lululemon, Under Armour, Columbia
US Oros donating percentage of sales to WHO coronavirus fund
13 March 2020
US Wrangler introduces women’s workwear line
US Vans drops collection for sensory-sensitive consumers
US Made in female-only Jordan factory, TNF collection is for women by women
SE Face mask makers struggle to keep up with demand
12 March 2020
FR AITEX creates sustainability and circular economy technical unit
US Under Armour brings adaptive technology to football cleats
US California researchers develop body-temp camouflage
US Converse releases genderless collection in just four sizes
AU HanesBrands’ C9 goes global with exclusive Amazon agreement
11 March 2020
GB Merino wool comes from unique Scottish flock
10 March 2020
FR Exaggerated heel enables Hoka trainer to manage downhill runs
IT Former Burberry and Jimmy Choo designer launches vegan line of women’s shoes
US NASA-inspired outerwear brand returns to Kickstarter roots
GB Ben Gorham designs unisex collection for Peak Performance
09 March 2020
US Female-led company designs wildland firefighting uniforms for women
UZ Uzbek President Orders Abolition Of State Cotton Quotas
06 March 2020
CA Ultra-sheer tights: an unexpected solution for light emitting fabric
JP Asics springy shoe aimed at younger runners
IT Vibram partners with Pensole to nurture up-and-coming designers
05 March 2020
US Callaway taps technical apparel veteran for new role
DE Puma motorsports line uses thermoregulating tech
US AAFA head praises new legislation, highlights counterfeiting concerns
04 March 2020
AU Applications open for cotton leaders programme
03 March 2020
US US textile company responds to increased demand
US Men’s performance brand launches first women’s collection
US Paddle apparel brand announces plans for expansion
GB Scottish investment group acquires UK outdoor brand Montane
US Top US basketball league signs New Balance
US Nike closes Amsterdam and Oregon office for coronavirus cleansing

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