News

January 2006

31 January 2006
US Jones Apparel makes management changes
CH High raw material costs impact Ciba results
US Denim Apparel signs letter of intent to acquire Moonlight Graham
US Haggar appoints new senior VP
IN Aditya Birla Nuvo reports positive results
30 January 2006
US Columbia Sportswear reports increased Q4
DE BASF raises prices for Ultramid polymers and spinning grades
DE Adidas unveils modular soccer boot: +F50 TUNIT
US Mountain Hardwear names new director of operations
DE Rhodia and Salomon launch new softshell composite fabric at ispo
IL Nilit to purchase interest in Invista’s European nylon apparel business
ID Clariant India reports rise in sales turnover
27 January 2006
BD ITGLWF warns Bangladesh authorities
TW Omniflex expands into Asia,
CH Schoeller goes back to nature for summer 2007
US SIA.06 focuses on fashion
US Warnaco announces new structure
US Timberland launches "Nutritional Label" initiative
US Columbia Sportswear acquires Montrail footwear brand
CN Yue Yuen optimistic over possible duties on Chinese shoes
CN LaCrosse Footwear opens sourcing office in China
CN Nylatex to establish new textile plant in China
26 January 2006
US LaCrosse Footwear introduces EXO platform for Danner Boots
DE Dri-release licenses new spinners in Asia and Germany
US Concept III launches on-line ‘Fabric Library’
US Hexion to acquire Rohm and Haas’ wax compounds business
US DuPont commits to PFOA Emissions Reduction Programme
US CFO at Deckers Outdoor Corporation to leave
BD Bangladesh’s exports increase
US Reebok shareholders approve adidas transaction
25 January 2006
BR Rhodia increases polyamide fibre production
US Natureworks appoints new CEO and president
NZ Skellmax acquires Gulf Rubber
IN Indo Rama reports Q3 results
CN Huntsman, BASF and Chinese companies consider new MDI plant
EU European Commission clears acquisition of Reebok by adidas
24 January 2006
US Lion Apparel names new CEO
EU Eurozone industrial new orders increase
US Mountain Hardwear restructures its philanthropic programme
BR Couromoda attracts over 64,000 visitors
US Jones Apparel Group agrees to sell Polo Jeans company
US Rohm and Haas names new global director for process chemicals
23 January 2006
DE Adidas Golf to launch new outerwear line
CH Sevysa Sport acquires Rossignol’s Hammer and Hot snowboard brands
FR Progiven acquired by ISP
US Nike CEO resigns
CN Quanzhou footwear production set to reach $100 billion
BR IBTec develops Thermograph
20 January 2006
US Execute Sports completes acquisition of Pacific Sports Group
US Unifi reduces losses but sales fall
CH Saurer reports declining demand from China
DE Bayer MaterialScience reorganises Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants Unit
US Russell Corporation to move more production offshore
19 January 2006
US Malden Mills awarded military contracts
US US Congress awards $1.8 million for cold weather contact glove
DE Largest range in downhill skiing to be shown at ispo
US Burlington Coat Factory to be acquired by Bain Capital
US Nike launches Air Max ‘foamless’ running shoe
HK Heals launches Healink Asia
GB AMG appointed as distributor for Simple in the UK
18 January 2006
US Sof Sole launches gender specific footcare accessories
US E47 to launch new anti-odour, antimicrobial fabrics at OR
TH Bayer to establish polyurethane systems house in Thailand
NZ Fall in NZ farmer confidence causes concern
IE Dubarry marine footwear exhibted at Toronto Boat Show
GB Rising demand for SATRA’s laboratory facilities
CA Reebok inaugurates new Montreal HQ and innovation centre
US Timberland launches new footwear fit system
BR BASF to invest €148 million in Brazil
17 January 2006
US Omniflex installs film inspection system
US Cotton Incorporated selects Rieter spinning technology
CN Chinese textile producers cut jobs
CN China's foreign trade exceeds $1.4 trillion in 2005
BR Couromoda opens in São Paulo
DE PFI certifies social standards
EU EU moves closer to duties on Chinese shoes
16 January 2006
FR DSM Dyneema files lawsuit against Chinese company
PT Skills programme launched for textile workers in Portugal
US AdvanSA to unveil new Coolmax developments at ispo
BR Abrameq re-elects president
US Vaughn Outdoor launches CZiP zip-off gloves
IN Sialkot’s sports goods to be exhibited in the USA
13 January 2006
IL Pompea and Nilit launch new POY Production Line
GB Oxbow reduces production cycle by two weeks
IN Suryalata to expand into weaving and processing
US Buckeye makes organisational changes
DE Nike Golf enhances counterfeit protection
12 January 2006
US Warnaco announces preliminary 2005 results
IN India’s textile production rises in November
US Kellwood names new VP of strategic planning
NL Diolen expands capacity
US Nitches enters licence agreement for Dockers swimwear
CH Saurer continues expansion
IN Reliance reports positive results
IL Elbit Vision Systems to acquire Panoptes
11 January 2006
US Everlast signs men's underwear licence agreement
NL Under Armour opens European headquarters
US Levi Strauss launches iPod compatible jeans
US Dickson introduces new temperature and humidity monitoring instruments
AR Gola to manufacture apparel in Argentina
DE New brand for Bayer MaterialScience polyurethane systems
DE BASF launches Ultraphor AUX-NY to prevent yellowing of light-colored textiles
EU Mandelson commits to solving China-EU trade issues
10 January 2006
GB P2i names new chairman
IT Warnaco names president and CEO of Calvin Klein businesses
EU Oakley Europe appoints new VP
CA Lanxess butyl rubber production reduced due to supply problems
CH Schoeller unveils new c-change system
US AAFA and Avery Dennison launch ‘RFID Savings Programme’
09 January 2006
BD Bangladesh footwear industry targets Japanese market
US Reebok appoints brand president
IL Tefron announces public auction
CN New Balance denies China allegations
DE Erich Stamminger appointed president of the adidas brand
IN Apache to set up manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh
06 January 2006
US American Eagle Outfitters reports record December sales
US Invista appoints three new members to its board of directors
US Jeantex and Sanatex terminate merger agreement
CN Chinese textile exports rise 20% in 2005
US New Balance turns 100
IN Textile imports from China to India rise nearly 600%
US Hibbett Sporting Goods reports buoyant sales
BR Chinese footwear imports to Brazil rise 101%
05 January 2006
US Burlington Coat Factory reports positive results
US US government terminates military contract with Rocky Shoes & Boots
US LaCrosse Footwear elects new board member
IN India reports positive trend in textiles
US AF&Y to expand plant capacity
04 January 2006
US Motorola and Oakley launch 'O ROKR' eyewear
ES Lectra implements new PLM solution at Mango
EU Everlast to launch footwear in Europe
US Skechers promotes CFO to COO
CN Sino-US textile agreement takes effect
03 January 2006
DE Four million Bush jackets with Sympatex dispatched
IT Russell Coutts opts for Slam with Sensitive
US Ortholite launches SloMo technology
US Avery Dennison supports RFID research centre
KR Creora to exhibit at ispo

Browse all news...