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August 2006

31 August 2006
US International Textile Group and Safety Components International to merge
EU FESI criticises EU proposal on footwear dumping
US Hartmarx acquires 'One Girl Who . . .' women's business
CN Growth in Chinese textile industry forecast to slow
US Sales rise at Zumiez
US VF Corporation names new leadership team
30 August 2006
CN Li Ning posts significant improvement in results
CN New Balance wins lawsuit against Qiuzhi Footwear
GB Berghaus makes management changes
US Warnaco names new president of Calvin Klein Jeans
US DuPont to increase world-wide capacity for Nomex
EU EU to decide on proposal for anti-dumping duties on leather shoes
29 August 2006
US Cocona fabrics from TrapTek win 2006 IQ Award
FR Second FUTEX convention announced
BR $50.8 million trade deficit in Brazilian textile sector
DE BASF and ITCF see ionic liquids as the future for cellulose fibres
US Callaway Golf to exhibit at 2007 PGA Merchandise Show
US Nike appoints first VP of Diversity
25 August 2006
US Gottschalks posts improved Q2 results
FR Lectra launches 3D measurement campaign in China
JP Asics granted motion against Payless Shoesource
AE 125 brands at Prestige 2006
DE Slimmer needles for fine knitwear from Schmetz
US Athletic footwear contributes to higher sales at Genesco
US Textronics names new board member
US Phillips-Van Heusen records income of $29 million
24 August 2006
GB SATRA appoints new head of equipment manufacture
US Slumberjack expands Go Light, Go Fast, Go Small product line
US Leadership changes at DuPont
US Russell Athletic launches mobile marketing tour
DE Schmetz launches new NIT needles
US Moonlight Graham signs licensing agreement with Kellogg's
US Organic Exchange and Organic Trade Association to co-host at Magic
CN AAFA to host ‘Restricted Substances’ Seminar
US 93.7% income Q2 increase at Coldwater Creek
GB New products from Páramo
23 August 2006
GB Sprayway enjoys aftermath of Friedrichshafen
US Focus on ‘Innovative Technology’ at AATCC international conference & exhibition
CN Record financial results at Texhong in first half
US Russell Athletic celebrates 80-year-old sweatshirt
US Gill launches new high-performance wetsuit line
IN India’s textile exports rise
HK Philippines and Malaysia represented at Source It
CA Gildan invests $7 million in new US facility
US Perry Ellis reports 10% sales decrease
22 August 2006
CN Survey reveals appeal of athletic shoes to Chinese consumers
US The Athlete's Foot acquired by Aether Holdings
IN Focus on strengthening employment in India export sector
DE Strong growth in sales and earnings at Cognis
PK New SIDC facilitation centre for sporting goods
CN Asia Outdoor set for success
US Cannondale & Cocona collaboration for extended apparel line
GB AATCC and TI sign membership agreement
IN India Wholesale Price Index sees rise in textiles and chemicals
US Delta Apparel to acquire Fun-Tees
21 August 2006
IN India increases FDI
CN 6,443 visitors at Intertextile Pavilion
DE New indoor and outdoor venue for IFMA
SE Kaj Zackrisson and Sverre Liliequist join POC
DE BASF concludes sales agreement with IMCD Group
ES Fire at Lanxess site in Spain
US Polymer Group posts sales increase in Q2 and first half 2006
HN Delta Apparel to open new offshore manufacturing facility
BD New export targets set for Bangladesh
18 August 2006
DE Adidas to double stores in China by 2010
AU AWI and AWS to merge
CN China's textile and apparel trade up by 21.9% in first half 2006
US Nanophase announces new order for textile application
VN Footwear boosts Vietnam’s exports to Japan
EU Clothing and footwear inflation rates down in Euro area
HK Emphasis on functional fabrics at APLF
US Everlast Worldwide signs boxing equipment licence
GB Huntsman expands UK titanium dioxide plant
US Maidenform introduces lighter underwear
17 August 2006
DE Staff changes at Bayer MaterialScience
NL Menlo Worldwide expands in the Netherlands
US Stephon Marbury and Steve & Barry's launch Starbury Collection
IE New report on US textile industry released
CH Ciba Specialty Chemicals delivers strong Q2 results
GB SDC continues to encourage new design talent
US Finis launches new water polo line
US Decline in sportswear sales at Warnaco
16 August 2006
EG Brazil and Egypt focus on improved bilateral relations
US Water Girl, USA to become Patagonia Women’s Surf
IL Q2 revenue increase at Delta Galil
US BGCP to acquire Water Water Everywhere
US New product line using EckoTech advanced fabric
DE Lanxess significantly improves earnings
US Hosiery companies Gold Toe and Moretz to combine
US Dick's Sporting Goods reports 18% sales increase
SE Mo’cycle jeans launched at CPH Vision
15 August 2006
VN Vietnam garment and textile exports affected by drop in US buying
DE Boehme Group acquisition completed
US US sporting goods store sales rise significantly
DE Production processes improved at Bayer MaterialScience
US Iconix Brand Group announces new licensees
GB Rutland Clothing Company enters golf market with signing of two brands
US Ironclad reports sales increase in second quarter
14 August 2006
US NCR unveils end-to-end RFID system
CH Schoeller uses wool with a new twist
CA Naturally Advanced Technologies records decline in Q2 sales
DE Vaude and Elderid focus on joint endeavours
US SealLine launches new urban range
US Milliken introduces new UV protective fabrics
AU Spy Optic signs new Australian distribution agreements
US Benchmark Brands reports record online sales
11 August 2006
BE EDANA releases 2005 nonwovens production and sales statistics
CN New exhibitors at China International Trade Fair for Apparel Fabrics and Accessories
IE Cascade Designs appoints new vice president of European operations
US Sara Lee posts 2006 net sales decline
US Nike extends authorised footwear supplier agreement with NFL
US Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reports Q2 sales increase
FI Tamfelt reports January to June financial results
US Kraton posts Q2 income decline
DE Thomas Kötter appointed Igedo spokesman
US Milliken provides fabric technology for Harriss & Covington socks
10 August 2006
US Andrew Marc names new chief financial officer
IT Decline in Italian textile production
US Liquidlogic and Milliken introduce mouldable fabric technology for kayaks
IN Raymond and UCO NV join forces for new denim production facilities
TN Tunisia export levels remain positive
FI Amer Sports reports January – June financial results
US Unifi and Consoltex launch eco-friendly fabrics
09 August 2006
AT EDANA reports on International Nonwovens Symposium
CO Colombia introduces new rules for the control of imports
PT Têxtil Tearfil releases new Dri-release Sea-Cell yarn
US Polo Ralph Lauren reports positive Q1 results
US Pure Beginnings launches 100% organic cotton baby line
GB New cyanoacrylate adhesive offers faster fixture times
08 August 2006
AU Miracle Coatings releases anti-microbial and UV Polymers
US Under Armour signs new agreement with NFL
DK New emphasis on children’s fashion at CIFF
US New organic merino wool from VTOF
US Leadership changes at Nike
DE BASF holds talks on bio-inspired materials for the chemical industry
07 August 2006
US Footwear and sportswear lead July sales at Gottschalks
CA Gildan reports positive Q3 earnings
US 44.6% sales increase at Zumiez in July
NL Royal TenCate invests in Textiles and Composites sector
US Perry Ellis launches Gotcha collection
US Gary Allen joins Innovative Designs consulting staff
04 August 2006
US American Eagle Outfitters enjoys sales growth in July
DE Amann publishes part two of practical sewing manual
CH Clariant opens new pigments facility in China
US BSN medical launches sock with FreshGuard
FR Carnac teams up with Oschner International
US Patagonia launches first footwear collection
03 August 2006
DE Dystar project receives Lillehammer award
US New appointment at Bemis
US AAFA publishes 2005 trends report
NZ Second generation Audex wearable electronics launched
DE World Cup success boosts Puma’s performance
US Rayonier chairman and CEO to retire
DE Performance Fibers completes acquisition of Invista
02 August 2006
US Fruit of the Loom acquires Russell Corporation
TJ India and Tajikistan to strengthen trade and economic cooperation
US Eighth RadiciSpandex design competition
US Revenue declines at Everlast
AT Lenzing Group exhibits Tencel at ispo
BR Santista Têxtil to expand through merger
DE Sales increase at BASF in first half 2006
CH Positive first half results at Clariant
01 August 2006
DE Bayer MaterialScience increases MDI production
IN Indian government extends working hours in textile sector
US Wellman increases polyester staple fibre price
US New Mercury-free PUR adhesive from Huntsman
US LaCrosse Footwear sales up 10% in Q2

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