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30 April 2021
DE Strong quarter for BASF
GB Make Fashion Circular lead to step down
US Unifi: Demand for recycled fibres will remain strong
US Confident Columbia CEO praises operations staff
29 April 2021
ES Babolat makes limited-edition bag for Rafael Nadal Foundation
US Allbirds open-sources carbon footprint tool
US VF Corp offloads part of work segment
US Covid exercising leads to record quarter for Skechers
28 April 2021
CN AI-driven football boots accelerate
CA Boot brand chooses PrimaLoft PURE
DE Growth across all categories for Puma in Q1
FR Aqualung designs ‘eco-friendly’ wetsuit collection
27 April 2021
US Brands line up behind polyester challenge
SE ViralOff helps Polygiene increase revenues in 2020
FR Carbios’ deal boosts enzymatic recycling plans
US New Balance's MADE Responsibly 998s handmade with surplus materials
26 April 2021
US New version of Naia on offer from Eastman
DE Adidas unveils recycled Terrex Futurecraft.Loop anorak prototype
ES Messi’s record-breaking boots offered by Christie’s
CH Private equity firm to acquire Mammut
23 April 2021
US Senior appointments at VF Corp
GR ‘Strange things’: Functional Clothing Lab’s DIY techwear
IT Asia and Americas boost for Moncler, Stone Island deal complete
CN Lycra aims to use garments as raw materials within three years
22 April 2021
US Latest sustainability report shows progress from Elevate Textiles
JP Japanese consortium to scale up polyester recycling
US The North Face’s new, no-compromise vision
IL Nilit technology breaks nylon down quicker
21 April 2021
KR TK Chemical launches K-rWEAR, expands K-rPET
IT Aquafil CEO to speak at green economy event
US Vans commits to 'responsible' materials
GB EOCA chooses Earth Day focus for fundraising
20 April 2021
US PrimaLoft and Origin partner for ‘carbon-negative’ insulation
CA Lululemon eyes circularity with plant dyes and take-back initiative
CN Anta recreates Beijing 2022 gear launch at Jinjiang sports and footwear expo
US Plan for new headquarters in place for Under Armour
19 April 2021
CN China accelerates Weilai Cotton initiative
IN Birla Cellulose’s Liva Reviva praised by UN GCNI
DE Functionality and performance in Puma-Porsche Design collection
DE Two new Parley for the Oceans prototypes are ready
16 April 2021
HK Nike Air Yeezy 1 prototypes expected to fetch $1 million
IS Snowdrifts Iceland day-hike sells out
US Ralph Lauren’s Team USA uniforms highlight new dye technique
DE EC-backed project to raise awareness of fast-fashion impacts
15 April 2021
GB Graphene footwear brand opens first shop
DE Munich event moves to October
AT Lenzing’s new facilities key to climate neutrality
KR BlackYak free hiking boot rental pilot targets non-Koreans
14 April 2021
IT Aquafil’s Econyl informs Kolon Nylon by Kolon Sport
SE Swedish wool clothing brand to build new factory
KR Team Korea’s ‘K-Eco-Tech’ Olympic uniforms ready for Tokyo
GB JD Sports retains revenue and profit in spite of covid and Brexit
13 April 2021
NL Third batch of textile innovators named in Fashion For Good programme
JP Innovation from Teijin offers recycled fibre breakthrough
US Nike: Returned shoes cleaned up and knocked down
US Under Armour commits to renewable energy
12 April 2021
IT Eurojersey and WWF Italy enter new stage of eco-sustainability
KR South Korea’s Huvis leads with graphene fibre
GB Arc’teryx shop in shop opens in Lake District
FR Raw material prices are on the rise
09 April 2021
US Nike tops brand value list again
GB Top brands donate deadstock to young designers
PK Pakistan makes U-turn on cotton from India
KR Hyosung, Pleats Mama set sail with Regen Ocean
08 April 2021
SE Swedish brand celebrates 75 years
US PrimaLoft down alternative now 100% recycled
GB Vollebak partners Polartec for 100 year sweatshirt
GB Textiles 2030 Roadmap to steer companies towards circularity
07 April 2021
US Rockport walks with purpose into its fiftieth year
NL DSM completes sale of functional materials business to Covestro
GB VF invests in state-of-the-art distribution centre
US Textile Exchange seeks feedback on recycling standards
06 April 2021
SE New cellulosic thread for ‘sustainable’ e-textiles
SE Revenues down at H&M but use of sustainable materials up
US Columbia hires from Nike for emerging brands role
US Joint CEO announcement at Lycra
01 April 2021
KR BlackYak introduces K-rPET Plustic collection
JP Shoe launch from ASICS will benefit cadence and stride runners
DE Gore adapts to pandemic with virtual lab tours
BE Chemicals group and technology company work on water reduction

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