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November 2006

30 November 2006
CN ITGLWF calls China’s code of conduct ‘unacceptable’
US Jones Apparel makes new appointment to board of directors
US Isaac Daniel launches footwear with embedded GPS
NZ Snapper Rock launches new sun protection clothing for babies and toddlers
IN India’s textile exports rise
IL Nilit presents new fashion concepts
US Sales increase at Zumiez
US Mogul Maniac launches snow gear collection
29 November 2006
IT Lotto acquires Etonic
MX Quiksilver forms new JV in Mexico
CH Clariant declares support for bluesign standard
US New blacker fibre from RadiciSpandex
PK Ambitious export target set by Pakistan
LA Vietnam, Laos hold exhibition to promote trade
28 November 2006
GB New additions to ReForm range from Texon
US Surge in sports store sales
AU Lion Apparel Asia-Pacific achieves ISO 9001 accreditation
IE New report released on advances in wearable technology
US Penford holds groundbreaking ceremony at Ethanol facility
27 November 2006
DE Lanxess to transfer Technical Services to separate entity
US Warnaco appoints new president of Chaps
US Gap issues factory inspection and performance data
SA Italian department store launches in Riyadh
IN Call for more technology and logistics investment in India’s retail sector
PK Multiple trade agreements between China and Pakistan set to benefit the leather sector
US Outlast Technologies relaunches its website
DE 120 exhibitors expected at interVIEW
24 November 2006
US Footjoy launches golf shoes with Boa Lacing
SG Pyro launches new textile printer
GB Barbour adds Thermolite to autumn/winter range
GB SATRA makes management changes
BR Dow to sell VAM plant in Brazil
VN Dates announced for Vietnam Fabric & Garment Accessories Expo
US DuPont sponsors Health & Safety ’07
CN Over 52,000 visitors at Yarn Expo
US ASAP and E.C.O. to take place together
US Columbia Sportswear to sponsor US bobsled and skeleton athletes
23 November 2006
DE Global Shoes to run concurrently with GDS and GLS
AE Bayer MaterialScience to open polymer innovation centre
FR Rieter sells cabling, twisting and texturing machine activities
PK PSGMEA demands government support for sporting goods industry
US Decrease in Q3 revenue at Perry Ellis
JP Asics files lawsuits over trademark infringements
CN Wenzhou textile and footwear exports rise
US U. S. Screen Print launches new textile printers
NL Ferrini sponsors Spyker F1 Team
US Payless and Exeter launch new women's athletic shoes line
22 November 2006
KR New Creora swimwear/lingerie developments for MarediModa
PK Nike ends contract with Saga Sports
DE Climate protection strategies from Bayer
RU 2,650 visitors at Interstoff Rossija Autumn
DE Adidas players debut new footwear models
US Under Armour signs Senior Bowl Title sponsorship
DE Lanxess divests textile processing chemicals business
DE BASF and Dow to conduct feasibility study for European TDI facility
EU European outdoor companies join drive to protect the environment
DE Eurobike and OutDoor expand
21 November 2006
PK Nike ends orders with soccer ball manufacturer over labour concerns
CA LaCrosse Footwear wins Calgary fire boot contract
CA Lija increases staff by 280%
US Puma partners with Detroit Ignition
GB New report considers options for sustainable fashion industry
ET US embassy highlights women entrepreneurs in Ethiopia
US Hibbett’s third quarter sales up 17.2%
20 November 2006
US Nike appoints new board member
CH Clariant to cut costs
US Higher revenues at McRae Industries
DE Management changes at Ploucquet
17 November 2006
KR TNF athlete wins IAU 2006 World Championship
US Optimer develops flame resistant version of Dri-release with FreshGuard
JP L.L.Bean plans continued international expansion
ES Ronaldinho unveils signature collection
GB Texon launches Texon Coriumoda
US Foot Locker reports static Q3 results
16 November 2006
GB New Ethletic Fair Trade sports shoes
US G.U.B. Golf introduces new utility belt
DE Performance Fibers expands production
US DuPont launches new line for electric arc protection
US Fox Creek Leather to move to new headquarters
15 November 2006
JP Uniqlo opens New York flagship store
CH Mammut Sports Group to acquire lighting specialist Lucido
GB Derryck Draper Award 2006
DE Lanxess’ third quarter earnings increase 10.8%
US Positive Q3 results at Dick's Sporting Goods
CA Algo Group posts higher sales
BD Bangladeshi exporters alarmed at port blockades
DE GDS 2007 to feature three more areas
FR Rhodia launches new softshell composite fabric
14 November 2006
US Nike named top US company for social responsibility reporting
US Slight drop in Pacific Sunwear’s third quarter sales
CA Arc’teryx opens first brand store in Montreal
EU Alarming number of counterfeit seizures at EU borders
US Tagsys launches new tag for the textile laundry market
GB UK university student creates stitch-free mountain bike sportswear
13 November 2006
DE Third quarter sales up 56% for adidas Group
US Aetrex launches copper sole socks
US Kellwood to sell its New Campaign division to Polo Ralph Lauren
10 November 2006
DE Techtextil and TensiNet invite entries to ninth student competition
PK New Dr Mauch medicated shoes
GB Berghaus technologies for spring/summer
US Improved Q2 results at Polo Ralph Lauren
IN Textiles, garments and leather goods included in India-Italy plans for stronger commercial links
US NGC leads educational session at Apparel Magazine's 2006 tech conference
US Reebok and Philadelphia Eagles football star launch signature apparel collection
ES Rhodia to present paper on performance benefits of solventless silicone coating
US Gerber Technology offers its fashion lifecycle management solution
09 November 2006
VN Pakistan and Vietnam call for increased bilateral trade
US Delta Apparel sales increase to a record $62.7 million
08 November 2006
US LaCrosse launches safety apparel with precision fit features
UZ Trading between Uzbekistan and Pakistan up 10.7%
IE The North Face opens new store in Dublin
GB New footwear range from Berghaus
US Further decline at Rocky Brands in Q3
ES Gerber Technology assumes direct distribution in Spain
US Improved Q3 performance at Big 5 Sporting Goods
US True Religion signs licensing agreements for footwear and headwear
07 November 2006
AE Ted Baker opens first Dubai store in partnership with RSH
IN Nahar’s second quarter profits up 46.65%
NZ New Zealand textile design lab opens doors to industry
06 November 2006
US Tycoon Holdings launches a signature Everlast work-boot line
US First successful autumn Mount Everest summit in four years and several world records for The North Face athletes
US New industrial-grade label applicator from Avery Dennison
US Messe Friedrichshafen to launch US bicycle trade show
HK More than 8,000 buyers at Interstoff Asia
US Q1 revenue increases at Bernard Chaus
IN Textiles Intelligence delivers report on Indian textile industry
GB SATRA safety pioneer convenes European protective clothing committee
03 November 2006
US Rip Curl USA appoints Rick Petri to the executive team
US American Eagle Outfitters reports 18% October sales increase
NO Helly Hansen offers four summer 07 watersports collections
NL TenCate’s sales up 14%
US Apparel and leather show highest growth in latest ISM Report On Business
IE New footwear report published
US Executive VP and CFO resigns from Dick's Sporting Goods
02 November 2006
FR Third quarter and nine-month figures from Lectra
GB Expansion at Satra’s Wyndham Way complex
US Kellwood Company completes acquisition
AE DED's business registration department issues over 10,000 Dubai licences this year
FR Esquad launches Armalith jeans for motorcyclists
US Iconix to purchase Ocean Pacific brand from Warnaco
01 November 2006
US Record Q3 results at Under Armour
US Rapper DMX unveils new collections for men
GB First half sales increases at Blacks
ES Nike and FC Barcelona extend relationship
US Three new high-tech fabrics from AccuMED
DE The North Face opens retail store in Leipzig
IT Vibram appoints new international sales director
US Increase in Weyco third quarter sales and earnings
JP Asics and New York Road Runners extend ING New York City Marathon sponsorship

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