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October 2007

31 October 2007
JP Quiksilver sells Cleveland Golf
ZA Beware the counterfeit kit
US Revenues slip at Jones Apparel Free Content
GB Sports Direct may thwart Nike’s Umbro bid
US Techtextil North America prepares for take off
30 October 2007
JP Japanese fibres to enhance well-being and protect environment
DE Optimism at BASF as sales continue to rise
US Nike reduces carbon emissions with ‘green fleet’
US Golden Age Brands renews Alabama Cotton deal
NL Wear Coolmax and Thermolite to work
29 October 2007
US Dow raises acrylates prices
AU AWI site wins World Summit Award
GB The future’s bright with glow-in-the-dark yarns
IN Gap investigates child labour claims
JP Murata establishes Indian subsidiary
26 October 2007
ES Buff adds extra functionality to its headwear range
US New Fair Trade certification from IMO
US Sportswear sales up 10% at Columbia
US Reebok North America names new president
US Slight improvement at Unifi in Q1
IL Nilit nylon certified
25 October 2007
TW 35th Taispo runs in tandem with Taipei Cycle
NL Coolmax appears in police uniform
CA New president at Algo Group
IN Cherokee licensed to Arvind Mills
UM Hawaiian branch for True Religion
24 October 2007
NZ Hellaby sells Levana
DE Kiteboards with Bayer Desmopan at K 2007
GB New European president at Hi-Tec Sports
US Changes at MacGregor Golf
US New workout wear from American Eagle
23 October 2007
GB Nike acquires Umbro
BE EDANA launches Index 08 awards
NO Propago buys Dale of Norway stake
AU AWI showcases at WKF
US O’Neill signs Jordy Smith
CN Yihua Unifi introduces Repreve in China
22 October 2007
NL Advansa’s Thermolite used for record jump
US SIA releases 2007 Intelligence Report
CN Space at Yarn Expo Spring almost doubles
GB Henri Lloyd launches new sailing gear
KP New Hyosung facility in Vietnam
19 October 2007
GB Is Nike the Umbro bidder?
CA Hi-Tec Sports USA partners with Bordan
FR Patagonia Europe goes greener
US Date for insect repellent textiles briefing announced
CN China key to Nike’s aims
18 October 2007
US Positive period for Veltex
US Sales up 55% at Execute Sports
US Jarhead Clothing donates to community groups
CN Chinese cotton exports rise
JP Mizuno and Asics change focus from China to Vietnam
17 October 2007
NZ New Zealand gives Chinese clothes the all-clear
US Kellwood rejects takeover bid
US Superior joins forces with International Women's Apparel Free Content
CZ Prague is the place for smart textiles
US Higher Q1 sales at Burlington Coat Factory
16 October 2007
CA Gildan closes Prewett acquisition
US New Banana Republic president named
US Strong season at Polaris
US Skins USA named official cycling supplier
LK Brandix celebrates IMO recognition
15 October 2007
DE Magicmirror tested on Gardeur clothing
VN Textiles and apparel lead Vietnamese exports
GB Hurley follows suit
CN Yarn Expo Autumn gains independence
US Interactive sessions at IFAI 2007
12 October 2007
DE TaylorMade and Adidas Golf bags unveiled
US New Earth-friendly skater clothing launched
IE Rosie rises to the challenge
US Polyester and cotton dominate
GB Minister calls for the end of 'fast fashion'
11 October 2007
IN First apparel store for Reliance Retail
DE New Arkema innovations at Kunststoffe 2007
CN Plant restarts and prices increase at BASF
JP Burton opens Osaka boardsports store
PH Gap expands in the Philippines
10 October 2007
DE Staff appointments at Sympatex
IT RISD enlists Italian help for textiles project
CN Joint monitoring of Chinese exports to EU
DE New 34,000 m² unit for Jack Wolfskin
US New apparel management appointments at Nike
09 October 2007
US New BASF plants inaugurated
US VivoMetrics' LifeShirt enlisted for South Pole research project
IN Greg Norman’s India vision unveiled
AE First ever Abu Dhabi Fashion Week
US New Milliken military fabrics unveiled
08 October 2007
BD Bangladeshi garment labourers’ rights discussed
US Earth conscious fashion from Wildchild
TW ECG bikewear at TIFE
US Sailor softshells from Harken
NZ Norsewear sold to Apparel Brands
05 October 2007
TR Turkish technical textiles thrive
US Dow XLA links up with Thakoon Panichgul
MX Cherokee names new brand executive
AU AWI completes Woolmark acquisition
US Bright future for smart textiles predicted
04 October 2007
GB Positive sales results at Ted Baker
US Reebok sponsors breast cancer event
FR Major increase in non-European visitors at PV Pluriel
US Management changes at VF Corp
US IFAI reveals award winners
03 October 2007
VN Vietnam hosts fourth garment awards
CA Three new Izod licensees added
US New T-1000 Golf Travel Cover
US Bramco introduces ‘green’ Innova sweater
IT New Lenzi Egisto organic fabrics shown at Paris fair
02 October 2007
FR Personal protective equipment sector scrutinised
IT Nanotechnology—an industry challenge
GB O’Neill supports UK Open Surf Championships
US RVCA Clothing appoints new president
AU Globe International's losses to become boardsports' gain
01 October 2007
IT CLASS act for sustainable fibres
MX Pink perfection
DE Bayer confirms its sustainability criteria
FR New president, Asia-Pacific, at Lectra
US Dow Corning licenses APPLD Freudenberg for technical textiles

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