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October 2005

31 October 2005
EU CIRFS releases new statistical yearbook on man-made fibres
US Eastman announces record sales
DE Outlast appoints product and sales manager
GB Alexandra workwear acquires Baer
CH Mammut launches Nirvana Line with IQ Measure System
DE BASF’s North American business increases cost savings
GB Hi-Tec launch a new insole for summer 2006
US Ugg contributes to positive Q3 for Deckers Outdoor
US Lubrizol reports growth in performance coatings, specialty materials
28 October 2005
CA Canada’s Advil Outdoor Adventure Show confirmed
US Skechers Footwear reports strong results
US Wolverine World Wide makes organisational changes
KR Everlast Worldwide Inc. expands in South Korea
GB Glenbrae steps into performance golf socks
US Columbia Sportswear’s sales drop 1.4%
DE Elastogran to take over Chemtura’s polyurethane systems business
US Russell Corporation results impacted by hurricane
US Timberland reports Q3 results
CN Lanxess targets further growth in China
IN Clariant India’s sales grow 10%
27 October 2005
GB Hi-Tec launches 4:SYS technology
MX Iconix Brand Group signs license agreement for Joe Boxer in Mexico
DE Visitor record at Golf Europe 2005
CA Founder of Lija golf and sportswear honoured as entrepreneur
US Rocky Shoes & Boots reports record Q3 revenues
CN Sports shoe sales rise 50% after National Games in China
US Huntsman calls gas price surge “outrageous and unnecessary”
26 October 2005
IN Rama Synthetics to build new polyester plants
DE Fifa and Puma reach settlement over all-in-one kit
IT NanoHorizons founder to present at EuroFutureTex 2005
US DuPont reports Q3 results
US Gander Mountain results hit by economy, weather
GB SATRA expands footwear test capabilities
25 October 2005
CN Yihua Unifi and Fountain Set team up to develop antimicrobial fabrics
GB Musicians model M&S’ Coolmax eveningwear
DE Dystar launches new skin care finishes for textiles
IE Overview of chemical testing of textiles book launched
DK ECCO introduces five new styles in women’s golf range
ET US embassy, USAID hosts AGOA workshop in Ethiopia
US Invista adds new products to Teflon portfolio
24 October 2005
US Rohm and Haas reports 8% increase on Q3 sales
CN Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics set for success
US Wolverine World Wide appoints new president
US Reebok reports lower sales
21 October 2005
US Unifi to consider new strategies
US Oakley posts record results
PK Pakistan’s sporting goods exports fall 17%
US Atlas highlights Storelight filter system at IFAI
Supply chain review predicts increase in RFID technology
20 October 2005
BB Clashes at Bangladeshi textile factory leave 100 injured
US Quiksilver reaffirms Q4 and fiscal 2005 guidance; updates fiscal 2006
19 October 2005
IE Research and Markets add Fibres Fabrics Briefing
US Everlast Worldwide introduce neoprene and elasticized joint braces and wraps
US J. Jill Group appoints executive VP / chief marketing officer
DE Wacker and Dymatic set up silicone joint venture in China
CN Swift Galey enters in to joint venture with Lucky Textile Group
18 October 2005
US LaCrosse Footwear to expand into new corporate headquarters
IT The North Face unveils “pong-proof pants”
DE Interactive Wear selects austriamicrosystems’ multimedia chips for wearable electronics applications
FR Increase in international visitor numbers at Texworld
US Rocky Shoes & Boots to supply U.S. Military
17 October 2005
IN Reliance wins 2005 ASTD ‘BEST Award' for training and development
SG Ciba launches system for dyeing polyester/elastane blends at ITMA
CH ILO to host talks on global textile and clothing trade
PK CBR Pakistan implements zero-rating on natural gas consumption for textiles industry
14 October 2005
US Spyder names new president
IN Bannari Amman to expand spinning and weaving capacity
IT Lotto opens new outlet
GB Anatom says Bite X-Trac is a runaway success
PK Pakistan’s workers head home after earthquake
13 October 2005
EU EC tables measures to boost R&D in face of Chinese competition
CN Performance Fibers acquires minority share from joint venture partner
CN US-China textile talks fail
DE Balluff launches new photoelectric colour sensors
SI Alpina launches Sympatex footwear in the UK
US Adidas to launch fifth anniversary T-MAC
12 October 2005
US Levi Strauss publishes list of suppliers
US Kellwood sells business units
EU Stiftung der Deutschen Bekleidungsindustrie 2006 award announced
DE Bayer MaterialScience holds polyurethanes workshop
RU Adidas Europe reorganises business to include Russia/CIS
HK New Interstoff Asia concept proves successful
NI Nicaragua ratifies CAFTA agreement
11 October 2005
BR Brazilian safeguards against Chinese imports implemented
US INDA annual meeting announced
ES The North Face opens first store in Spain
US Fashion meets technology at industry fashion show at INTC
US Huntsman resumes production at hurricane-impacted plants
EU BASF outlines strategy for Europe
10 October 2005
US Steven Madden reports positive preliminary results
BR Lupo eyes Arab countries
US Solutia declares ‘force majeure’ on nylon products
US Burlington Coat Factory reduces losses
EU Kreido enters European market
AU AWI urges FTA with China
07 October 2005
US Tommy Hilfiger to cut 135 jobs
US Oxford Industries announces record Q1 results
US NC State College of Textiles announces AUTEX Conference
MX Bayer Mexico reports 44% increase in sales
IT Coronet to exhibit innovative products at Lineapelle
06 October 2005
IT Gianni Radici passes away
US New Bauer strategy launched
NL UTECH Europe 2006 set to break records
IT Jersey Lomellina launches three fabric lines for spring/summer 2007
CN US considers further quotas on Chinese textile products
GB Umbro acquires 25% stake in Asian distributor
US Zumiez reports 26% sales increase
BR Adidas inaugurates concept shop in São Paulo
05 October 2005
CA Wilson launches first line of women's tennis racquets in Canada
US Norcross signs acquisition agreement for Fibre-Metal Products
US Pacific Sunwear appoints new COO
BR Brazil considers limits on Chinese goods
VN Vietnam footwear exports rise 13%
AU Adidas signs sponsorship deal with AOC
US Wolverine reports record Q3 sales
04 October 2005
DE Adidas divestiture to be completed mid-October
US Johnson Outdoors confirms military tent order
CH Rieter acquires Graf Group
DE BASF raises prices for polyamide extrusion and spinning grades
DE Anti-trust waiting period expires on Reebok acquisition
03 October 2005
US Zensah debuts anti-blister performance apparel at Chicago Marathon
US Celanese names new VP and controller
US Purista launched in USA
FR Former adidas owner awarded €135 million
DE Sympatex unveils new Reflexion laminate for gloves
AR Puma invests in new factory in Argentina

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