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August 2005

31 August 2005
GB Berghaus launches Challenge 8000 jacket
US Hugo Boss, René Lezard and Paul Stuart get functional
GB Pittards makes a loss
GB AMG Group goes on tour
US Finish Line lowers Q2 earnings guidance
IE New Global Market Review of Branded Footwear available
30 August 2005
US Unifi to restructure nylon business unit
EU Mandelson urges member states to unblock Chinese textiles
CN Weiqiao Textile profits rise 32%
US Fordham, Inc. acquires Gorga Athletic Wear
CN Adidas sues three Chinese companies for logo infringement
29 August 2005
US Chairman of the board at G&K Services to retire
CN Northeast China’s garment exports increase
26 August 2005
US Deckers appoints senior vice president
EU ITGLWF tells European clothing retailers to stop complaining
FR Quiksilver exceeds 95% ownership of Rossignol
US Delta Apparel reports drop in sales in Q4
25 August 2005
CH Eschler wins Eurobike Award
JP Tests confirm deficiencies in Zylon Vests
US Huntsman announces temporary shutdown of PO/MTBE facility
24 August 2005
UA Alpina opens subsidiary in Ukraine
MY BASF establishes regional service centre in Malaysia
US Gap launches new chain
US Sara Lee names new CFO
US Burlington Coat factory reports higher sales
FR Babolat tennis shoe with Michelin sole launched
HK Prime Source receives global support
23 August 2005
DE BASF to present eco-friendly products at ITMA Asia
US Celanese announces emulsions price increases
US Fairway and Greene win’s top men’s apparel vendor
US A&E signs agreement to acquire Robison-Anton Textile Co.
IN India’s manufactured goods exports increase 20%
22 August 2005
AE TEXPO 2005 to help Middle East garment manufacturers compete
NZ Swanndri announces design partnership
GB Sympatex and Ricosta collaborate on children’s footwear range
CN US, China trade talks progress
CA PAD System Technologies opens Indian office
19 August 2005
US OR Summer Market ‘reflects a thriving industry’
CN Report published on textile fibres market for China
DE Veritec Licenses bar code technology to adidas
US SEC charges eight more in Reebok insider trading case
US Sports Authority announces sales increase
CA Huntsman completes merger of subsidiaries
AU AWI amends strategic plan to focus on globalisation
18 August 2005
JP Teijin takes changing clothes to the extreme
CA Canadian government invests in nanotechnology
US Zumiez posts record Q2 results
EU Retailers worry over empty shelves following EU decision
US Columbia’s anti-counterfeiting efforts prove successful
US Everlast teams up with designer Norma Kamali
KZ “Fashion-textile” exhibition to be held in Kazakhstan
17 August 2005
US ICO reports increased revenues
US Oakley releases autumn footwear line
IL Tefron reports positive Q2 results
IL Sara Lee sells stake in Delta Galil
VN Vietnam’s footwear exports rise 20%
DE Cognis reports continued growth in sales
15 August 2005
KR Korean Preview to take place during New York Fashion Week
JP Patagonia launches recycling programme with Teijin
US Cotton Incorporated launches Tough Cotton
US Zensah launches seamless performance socks at OR
US ITG to purchase military uniform division of HLC Industries
12 August 2005
RU Import and export committee to be established for Sino-Russia trade
EU EU begins anti-dumping survey on footwear
US Huntsman appoints new director
HK Li & Fung acquires US apparel company
US Carlo Lingiardi appointed as Teva brand president
US Phoenix Footwear appoints former Teva president
US Material World New York to feature educational programme
11 August 2005
CN Intertextile Shanghai 2005 expands by 20%
US DuPont Active Layer makes its debut at OR
GB Yankz launches sure lace system in UK
US Unifi Introduces ‘all-in-one’ performance yarns
US Russell Corporation to eliminate COO position
DE Bayer reports continued growth in Q2
10 August 2005
US Keen launches 50 new styles for spring 2006
BR Cambuci to establish distributor in the Emirates
TM New production line at Gypjak textile complex
US Johnson Outdoors announces improved sales
IN Reliance board approves demerger scheme
09 August 2005
CA FieldTurf in final discussions with Tarkett
New report on textiles in sports clothing released
US Crocs launches New Islander boat shoe
IN Indian exports to Africa set to reach $6 billion by 2010
CN Guangdong footwear supplier accused of labour rights violations
08 August 2005
US Altama debuts new tactical boot at WSA shoe
GB Nikwax introduces new spray waterproofer
US Everlast reports record results
US Wellman to highlight its fibre solutions at OR
Adidas and Reebok plan to make €9 billion footprint in global sports markets
DE BASF reports 14% sales increase
05 August 2005
GB Jacobson renews Lonsdale footwear licence
CN Counterfeit Nike shoes seized in Guangdong
US Unifi to close central distribution centre
US ARC Outdoors launches anti-odour fabrics and yarns
SE J.Lindeberg launches golf shoes with Puma
DK ECCO introduces limited edition shoes inspired by Solheim Cup
BR Himaco launches injection moulding machine
AR Argentina restricts imports
04 August 2005
GB Acordis announces job cuts
US Nano-Tex strengthens business development team
US may seek textile deal with China
CN Walmart establishes shoe centre in Quanzhou
CH Clariant sales increase 3% in H1
US DeFeet and Faytex develop new underwear
US Foot Locker posts 3% rise in sales
DE Adidas-Salomon profits rise 25%
03 August 2005
DE Adidas to buy Reebok
GB Survey says Wilson remains most popular racket
JP Hi-Tec signs agreement with Japanese distributor
US Oakley launches technical apparel line
US LaCrosse reports increased sales
US New safety footwear designed for gardening
02 August 2005
GB New Trespass boot with Sympatex membrane
DE Degussa and BASF create partnership to produce TEDA
US Zensah introduces seamless shirt with silver ions
GB Musto launches Gore-Tex Performance country footwear collection
US Lubrizol reports increased earnings
01 August 2005
US Unifi reports losses in Q4
CA High expectations for IFAI Canada
US Beck elected VP and corporate controller of Russell Corporation
US Liquicell names Jones & Vining as North American agent
GB Teva to support GB rafting team
FR Lectra reports slight improvement in activity

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