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September 2020

30 September 2020
KR Collaboration is the way forward, Hyosung and Lenzing insist
DE ‘New foundation for materials industry’ through Renewable Carbon Initiative
US Web series talks sustainability with prAna, Houdini and others
GB Vollebak channels Ice Age with latest offering
29 September 2020
GB Texon uses 85% recycled material in ‘breakthough’ insole
DE The Hundreds collection mixes sustainability and inspiration
US Naia-Sorona blend offers sustainability and comfort
JP Asics joins RE100 environmental initiative
28 September 2020
US Merrell undyed shoes “made clean to get dirty”
DE Wool insulation a “sustainable alternative to polyester fillings”
US Acquisition could open up opportunities in safety apparel for A&E
DE Puma appoints new general manager of distribution, EEMEA
25 September 2020
US REI hits 14-year carbon neutrality goal, launches new climate platform
US US Cotton Trust launches campaign for Trust Protocol
US Polyester gets the cool treatment from Unifi
US Textiles certification groups line up behind Amazon’s pledge
24 September 2020
US Narrower heel part of UA first female-specific basketball shoe
DE Cellulosic fibres are a window to “a magic world”
FI Spinnova and Bestseller work towards commercial scale-up
US Trainer marketplace closes another $100 million
23 September 2020
US Nike first quarter digital sales up by 82%
CH Archroma reports big demand for earthy tones during pandemic
CA Circularity and textiles waste get top billing
US Shoe brand teams up with Huntsman for recyclable sole
22 September 2020
AT Tencel helps Camper toward 2022 goal
IT YKK and Polygiene focus on ‘small but important’ detail
US New triathlon and cycling brand launches from Philadelphia
Antibacterials up the ante
21 September 2020
CA Lululemon takes first step in more inclusive sizing
US Taylor Stitch and Mission Workshop reconnect over technical jacket
CH UN group publishes playbook for fashion industry climate action
US Inventor of Gore-Tex dies
18 September 2020
DE Eco label success for Jack Wolfskin
US Oros and astronauts collaborate on spacesuit-inspired jacket
DE Rhenoflex introduces sustainability-factor rating
US Under Armour makes early Black Friday announcement
17 September 2020
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US Stoic responds to outdoor trend with first camping collection
CN US restricts cotton and clothing from Xinjiang
CN Primaloft selects Chinese partner to produce fabrics
16 September 2020
FR Pioneer Decathlon store opens for members only
CH On asks runners to subscribe to, not own, castor bean trainers.
NL ‘Bold approach’ for large-scale textile recycling project
MX Mexican textile producer benefits from changing sourcing patterns
15 September 2020
CN High time for hemp
US Wes Moore joins board to “help guide the future” of Under Armour
SE Renewcell seeks bigger home as demand for recycled material grows
IT EOG launches new website for industry, public and members
14 September 2020
ES Footwear brand brings out Seaqual version of sneaker model
CA Arc’teryx to put Recco locating tech in Gore-Tex Pro jackets
IL NILIT featured on Fox for its eco-friendly nylon
US PrimaLoft biodegradable fabric in autumn pieces
11 September 2020
CA Technical loungewear marks new category for Lululemon
SE Klättermusen line uses organic cotton with synthetic characteristics
MC World Athletics publishes 2019 annual report
US HanesBrands names Kristin Oliver new CHRO
10 September 2020
GB WSA September-October now available
CA ‘Sweat at home’ should buoy Lululemon
DE Fabric Days organisers praise ‘notable enthusiasm’
BE Tests confirm Devan coating’s efficacy against viruses
09 September 2020
IT Partners bring more waterproof-breathable options to North America
DE BASF aims to inspire with Infinergy brand revamp
AT Lenzing's first China-bound train slashes delivery time
US Panda Biotech to open Texas hemp processing plant
08 September 2020
DE Thread resists heat up to 1000 degrees
US REI and Academy top list of best online sports and outdoors shops
NZ Icebreaker report includes plastic-free goal for 2023
DE Adidas revisits classics with more sustainable materials
07 September 2020
BR Strong interest in Brazilian cotton
GB UK performance brand now known as Presca Sportswear
US Nike launches first dedicated maternity collection
US VF Corp investing in new product category: face masks
04 September 2020
US Extra grip for any shoe on offer from Kahtoola
IT Radici renews its sponsorship of Atalanta
GB B Corp certification “just the start”, Vivobarefoot says
CH WFSGI announces autumn webinar series
03 September 2020
FR Salomon shoe is recyclable from top to bottom
US US cycle companies join climate protection scheme
IT Ascend’s European acquisitions give it supply chain clout
US US hemp company dreams of spinning options
02 September 2020
NL Nine NGOs unite to accelerate fashion’s ‘transformation’
ZA South Africa ‘committed’ to reviving textiles and clothing industry
CN Anta confident of hitting 2020 growth targets
GB Endura peddles city cycling message
01 September 2020
DE Rhenoflex names global head of HR
US Sportswear companies back Time to Vote
CA University teams up with Arc’teryx for repellency alternatives
US Timberland aims to be net positive by 2030

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