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July 2006

31 July 2006
US Nautilus introduces new fitness clothing line
US Sales fall at Rocky Brands
EU European Committee clamps down on harmful compounds
CN Guangdong’s shoe exports to EU decline
BD Leather and textiles help increase Bangladesh export earnings
IT Geox posts positive first half results
28 July 2006
ES Dogi invests in elastic fabric plant in Sri Lanka
GB Barbour introduces new clothing line for children
DE OutDoor focuses on ‘outdoor women’
US DuPont reaches milestones in Digital Colour Technology
KW DDKS completes its millionth order
FR Lectra revenues up in first half 2006
US Deckers Outdoor raises sales guidance
US Columbia Sportswear posts positive Q2 results
EU European Parliament regrets suspension of WTO talks
US Marine accessory sales up 11% in 2005
US Jones Apparel Group posts Q2 decline
US Hanesbrands selects seven new board members
IN Indian export target $126 billion
27 July 2006
NI Dismissed union leaders reinstated in Nicaragua
US Rayonier reports Q2 earnings and long-term cellulose contracts
CN Textile business boosts China Resources Enterprise earnings
US Record Q2 results at Skechers USA
US New opportunities for European Industrial Protective Clothing Market
US Under Armour posts sales increase
DE Positive first half results at Hugo Boss
US Ashworth releases 'The Ashworth Perfect Foursome'
US Decline in footwear sales leads to losses at Timberland
US DuPont posts positive Q2 earnings
US Callaway Golf posts 6% increase in sales
26 July 2006
MG IMF approves $80.8 million for Madagascar
US Reebok teams with Scarlett Johansson
US Admet expands manufacturing base
US Avery Dennison reports Q2 earnings
US Wellman reduces losses
IN Indian textile industry aims for greater market share
DE Silicann Technologies launches PCS-II perceptive colour sensor
TH T3 trend launched at BIFF & BIL
US AAFA disappointed by collapse of talks
US Dickies launches new line of women’s workwear
25 July 2006
US Under Armour signs new international distribution agreements
IN Nahar's net profit jumps 35.34% in Q1
US Eastman to sell Arkansas operations
DE BASF increases capacity its 2-Mercaptoethanol
IN National Institute of Fashion Technology Bill passed
US Kraton expands European operations
US Wilson launches new baseball glove
DE First OutDoor Industry Award at Friedrichshafen
US Men demand increased freshness
FI Kemira increases formic acid capacity in Oulu
BR Fevest 35% bigger this year
US Record Q2 revenues and earnings at VF
24 July 2006
US Sara Lee apparel spin-off to generate $2.4 billion
CN Texhong acquires yarn and fabric manufacturer Yizheng Daming
CL Bangladesh and Chile to improve trade relations
IN JETRO launches business support centre in India
US Nocona to rebuild headquarters following fire
EU Textile manufacture increases in euro area in May
CH Eschler and T.M.F. to highlight new products at Eurobike 2006
US Tanning and textile belts boost Albany International Q2 results
IT Lotto turns its attention to tennis
US Sales figures up at Oakley in Q2
DE Jack Wolfskin adds new sole units to sports footwear range
21 July 2006
CH New care solution renews textile coating for sportswear
VN Textiles and garments exports raise Vietnam-EU trade forecast
US AAFA urges House approval of FPI Competition in Contracting Act
DE Ispo attracts more exhibitors
US Columbia Sportswear names new VP of Sales
GB Comfort Mapping technology added to Gore-Tex range
DE Sympatex Protection provides ultra light sleeping systems
IT New products from RadiciFibres at Interfilière
CH New lighter Schoeller soft-shells
20 July 2006
CH Mammut expands range for summer 2007
GB The North Face wins 2006 Polartec European APEX Award
US Outdoor Retailer Summer Market sold out
AE $3.8 million worth of counterfeit goods seized in Dubai
FI Wilson wins again at Wimbledon
PK Pakistan enjoys Preferential Trading Arrangements
DE OutDoor trade fair focuses on outdoor women
19 July 2006
DE BASF chairman takes over APA chairmanship
US Land’s End introduces new backpack with electroluminescent lamps
US Lija makes new appointment
US Reflexite re-launches website
GB Johnson and Senden wear Dunning Golf performance apparel at British Open
EU FESI urges agreement on anti-dumping measures
18 July 2006
US US manufacturing output increase, despite textile decline
CA Naturally Advanced Technologies appoints two new directors
FI Suunto launches new training range for fitness assessment
IN Indian textile exports rise by 17%
PK Changes to Pakistan School of Fashion Design
NZ New Zealand introduces new licensing rules for industrial hemp
17 July 2006
US Montane launches new fleece range using Polartec
GB Shoes that heat and cool
US Nike and Apple launch new sport kit
CN Gerber opens cutter assembly centre in Shanghai
US June sales triple at Execute
CA Biotech Fashion Show showcases biotech fabrics
IN Indian government revision of all industry drawback rates
14 July 2006
CN 700 companies at ShanghaiTex 2006
EU EC invests In RFID research and development
DE Adidas Golf introduces three new summer styles
CA Over 60 job losses at Gildan US and Canada plants
PS Textile and clothing prices offset increase in Palestinian price index
GB Training opportunities for UK textile companies
13 July 2006
ZA South African manufacturing increase offset by textile decline
US FootJoy introduces new line of women's golf gloves
AU Research study good news for foot pain sufferers
CN OutDoor Asia debut to attract 10,000 visitors
US Nano-Tex appoints James Curley as president, CEO and director
US Alliance English saddlery line launched
12 July 2006
CH Raichle releases new mountain boot Mt. Envy
US Warnaco elects Nancy Reardon to Board of Directors
US Russell Athletic launches Dri-Power Fleece
CN Yarn Expo and Intertextile combine to attract more local and national visitors
MU Mauritius revises 2006 economic growth forecast
IN Textiles to boost Indian manufacturing sector
US New Execute Sports footwear line for Jet Pilot
11 July 2006
US Eric Marohn leaves Huntsman’s Textile Effects
US Piloti official footwear supplier for Champion Racing/Audi Sport North America
AR Alpargatas licenses Korean manufacturer for Topper brand
KE Shoe and textile counterfeiting threaten Kenyan economy
CA Canadian economic advance offset by textile decline
DE Staff changes at BASF
10 July 2006
CA Groupe Bikini Village shareholders elect new board of directors
US Integrated Textile Systems acquired by Armor Holdings
US Anatom to distribute ‘Life is Good’ clothing
US Golf Galaxy enjoys higher sales in June
US American Eagle posts 19% sales increase
07 July 2006
PK Adidas boosts Pakistani football exports
DE Bob Kennedy joins Puma team
IN Textile sector holding back industry growth in India
US JoS. A. Bank Clothiers enjoys 19.3% sales increase
US Execute Sports welcomes new CEO
US Zumiez posts net sales increase
CN Invista to build nylon 6,6 yarns plant in Shanghai
CA Gildan completes acquisition of Kentucky Derby Hosiery
US Celanese expands agreement with HSH Group
06 July 2006
DO Cancellation of surcharge leads to cheaper textiles
US Award winning nanotechnology
DE TaylorMade-adidas Golf makes new appointment
CA Lija makes PROFIT list
US Speedo offers sun protection for children
DK Trevira invests in new texturising machines
US Positive financial results from Pacific Sunwear
05 July 2006
CH World union body warns of job loss
US Acupressure sportswear line launched
US Andreas Pohlmann to leave Celanese
DE BASF completes acquisition of Johnson Polymer
BE Philip Preest retires from Edana
IT Two additions to Eurojersey range at Interfilière
04 July 2006
KR Creora to present new products at ispo
03 July 2006
DE Trevira moves to new headquarters
CA Solestrom launches UV Monitoring Smart Fabric bikinis and Solar Charger beach accessories
DE BASF to increase prices of acrylic monomers
US Prince O3 technology wins 2006 IDEA award
IT La Quinta and Biofarmitalia launch fabric that interacts with the body
US Market for biocides declines

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