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January 2007

31 January 2007
RU Polo Ralph Lauren to enter Russian market
US Record Q4 revenue at Wolverine World Wide
US Cognis awards Skintex technology team
US New DRATEFS forecasting system for textiles industry
US New brands, areas and events at ASR
US Inaugural Global Economic Summit held at PGA
US Patagonia begins recycling competitors’ garments
30 January 2007
US BGI adds Outdoor Industry Concentration to MBA programme
US Duro Textiles fined for pollution
DE ispo Global Sportstyle Awards set for success
SE Li Ning partners Swedish Olympic Committee
US VF Outdoor acquires Eagle Creek
US Dow Corning to appear at the Super Bowl
RU Lanxess exhibits at Interplastica 2007
29 January 2007
CN DyStar opens textile service centre in Shanghai
KR Creora to present future directions at ispo
US Ashworth co-founder returns
FR Lectra launches new Fashion PLM
US Calvin Klein to launch new golf sportswear line
DE BASF recognised for corporate social responsibility
US POY sales affect Q2 results at Unifi
US Higher sports and outerwear sales at Columbia Sportswear
US Record fourth quarter results from Dow
26 January 2007
US Performance fibre segment offsets declines at Rayonier
US Ashworth celebrates 20th anniversary at the PGA Show
US Water sport sales rise 1,125% at Execute Sports
IN Quick estimates of index for textiles industry
GB EDANA announces academy programme
US New uniform system from Reebok and NHL
IL New moisture management yarn from Nilit
US Quiksilver names new executive at Rossignol Apparel
US New director elected at American Eagle Outfitters
US Emerging markets lift Rohm and Haas results
25 January 2007
SE Nilorn Group to decrease production in Belgium
AR Dilly to produce Nike shoes in Argentina
ES Lanxess lifts force majeure
US New Bluetooth-enabled apparel and accessories from Quiksilver
24 January 2007
US Sales rise 141% at Nitches
US NanoHorizons introduces SmartSilver for wool
BE New partnership in European footwear and apparel formed
US New president named at adidas North America
RU Bayer marks ten years of collaboration with Russian experts
US VF to sell intimate apparel business to Fruit of the Loom
ES Bread & Butter attracts high visitor numbers
US SIA audit shows strong ski apparel sales
23 January 2007
US New ‘spider silk’ fibres for strength and stretch
AE Ladieswear and accessories set to dominate at Motexha
US Texworld USA changes venue
IE Bond wins CAT workwear contract
US President of Gap steps down
US New CEO at Nike’s Exeter Brands Group
22 January 2007
US New brand to launch children’s apparel with Dri-release at OR
US Pioneer Athletics and SportCoatings team up
CN Chinese province plans five new chemical production zones
US Improved results from Callaway Golf in 2006
AR Argentina’s sports apparel network expands
NO Rottefella to launch new telemark binding at OR
CA Sugoi names new Benelux sales agency
19 January 2007
DE Rapid progress in restoring staple fibre production at Trevira plant
US Warnaco group president resigns
US Accumed expands development of military products
US New junior bag collection from Keri golf
CH Saurer posts higher orders and sales
AU Blundstone opts for cheaper Asian production facilities
HK Sports apparel sales add to Yue Yuen financial results
18 January 2007
CH Christian Eschler celebrates 80 years in the industry
US NGC expands to meet demand for PLM and global sourcing solutions
US Savane signs agreement with Traptek and Burlington Labs
US Burlington Coat Factory posts higher Q2 sales
DE Lanxess to speed development at Saltigo
US Organic trends from Mission Playground at OR
GB Marks & Spencer launches £200 million 'eco-plan'
17 January 2007
KR SBI sells rights to Fila footwear and apparel
AU Huntsman completes sale of Australian Polyester Resin Assets
US Genesco completes Hat Shack acquisition
DE Vaude wins ‘iF Product Design Award’ for bike bags
US BTWW Retail and Corral West Ranchwear announce merger
US New president named at Levi Strauss Europe
16 January 2007
IE New report shows growth in sales for wool industry
US TrapTek to handle Cocona sales directly through new offices
GB Unfit youngsters threaten Olympic success
US Warm weather affects apparel sales over holiday period
AR Li Ning sponsors Argentina’s National Basketball Team
US CEO of Rohm and Haas receives Chemical Industry Medal
US Keen Footwear applies new QuickStep Fashion software
15 January 2007
US Hanesbrands makes new management appointment
US Kenneth Cole ends licensing agreement for Reaction
US Milliken launches new scent control fabric
US Keri golf launches women’s bag collection
US Sales increase at Eddie Bauer
TR Adidas acquires Reebok distribution rights in Turkey
SG Huntsman opens new Singapore polyetheramine facility
12 January 2007
US Malden Mills to be sold
NO Dale of Norway launches Knitshell collection with Gore technology
US Sperry Top-Sider named official footwear of NSBC
PH Philippines’ textile and garment sector remains top employer
US Ashworth’s domestic revenues fall
US Podium completes acquisition of Erino Clothing
US Nanophase expands its sales team
US Under Armour appoints new VP
GB Christmas boosts apparel sales at Marks and Spencer
HK Yue Yuen reports December sales
IN Spentex merges with Indo Rama Textiles
11 January 2007
US Tween Brands reduces Q4 forecast
US Director of Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute receives ASTM award
CL Cherokee licenses S.A.C.I. Falabella in Chile
US Lightweight down from Eddie Bauer for warmer weather
US Brooks Sports hires two new executives
US Avery Dennison and Vue Technology in marketing alliance
US ASTM International launches new student initiative
10 January 2007
DK ECCO extends contract with Colin Montgomerie
HR Adidas signs agreement with Mario Ancic
GB Delta Apparel reduces its Q2 forecast
GB Eleksen introduces computer display screens for bags and clothing
DE Lanxess completes sale of TPC business
BR Dalutex looks to expand overseas business
US Guess? acquires European licensee
IT Carvico launches new (r)evolution fabric
US New head of Women’s Fitness at Nike
US New director at Rohm and Haas
09 January 2007
DE Fire shuts down Trevira fibre spinning mill
US OTA welcomes increased organic agriculture production in the USA
US Polymer Group to close US plants
US Polo Ralph Lauren to form new group
CH Eschler unveils summer 2008 collection
IN EDANA and BCH to run further training courses in India
US New self-cleaning, clean-smelling fabrics
US Athletic footwear prices rise in 2006
GB P2i launches water-repellent coating for sports footwear
08 January 2007
US Reebok provides performance apparel for US Army All-American Bowl
CN Li Ning co-operates with CCTV
US Aramark to be acquired
GB Textiles to benefit from £3 million recycling investment
EU Eurozone clothing and footwear sales fall in December
US Graphite Design launches new wood and iron shaft series
US Improved financial results at Saks
05 January 2007
IN Record Indian export figures for 2006
CA 43 new Gore-Tex styles and new Thermatek at Arc’teryx
US Everlast Worldwide to participate in the ICR XChange Conference
US December sales increase at Abercrombie & Fitch
NO New Odlo winter collection
US New board members at the Cotton Board
US Waiting period for proposed sale of Eddie Bauer expires
04 January 2007
US Podium Venture Group considers acquisition of Erino
US Nike Swift jerseys make college hockey debut
IN India’s textile apparel exports rise 31%
IE Asia set to generate growth in workwear sector
US Engro launches apparel made of corn
IT Maglificio Ripa unveils ‘The Only One’ fabric
CA Golf star Christina Kim to endorse LIJA
FR Changes at Première Vision
GB New coconut absorbent introduced
03 January 2007
DE Winners of the 15th ispo BrandNew Awards announced
SA Huntsman completes sale of European commodities business
ES 832 exhibitors confirmed at SIMM
GB Under Armour partners UK teams
IT Vibram hits the slopes
02 January 2007
US OR Winter Market attracts record number of exhibitors
DE Bayer MaterialScience names new chairman
CN REACH regulation offers challenges and opportunities for China
GB Turtle Fur to use SmartSilver anti-odour technology in its winter wear
BY EU recommends withdrawing trade privileges from Belarus
US Celanese to increase North American emulsions price

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