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February 2007

28 February 2007
CN Shenzhen manufacturers to come together at Intertextile Pavilion
FR New fashion solutions at Lectra World 2007
US Record US sporting goods sales
US Keri golf and Lija awarded ‘Best of Show’ honours
US Deckers Outdoor posts record results
US Skechers sues Asics
US Revenues rise at Warnaco
US Stella McCartney designs travel collections for LeSportsac Free Content
27 February 2007
CN Focus on natural fibres at Yarn Expo Spring
US Brooks Sports signs contract for Lawson M3 applications
AT Tencel tested on sensitive skin
US Positive results at Cabela’s
DE Management change at Lanxess
EU Eurozone clothing and footwear sales fall again
US New DoD contract for Wellco
US Gap to close Forth & Towne stores
US Nike and Payless debut new footwear collection
26 February 2007
US Record results at Everlast
DE Lanxess staff rewarded for improvement ideas
US Wellman reports record FY results
US True Religion appoints new women’s sportswear designer
DE Bayer MaterialScience makes new appointment
GB Berghaus boots hit the catwalk at London Fashion Week
DE Adidas names new divisional heads
US Harold MacNeill passes away
GB Innovation examined at Innov_ex 07
23 February 2007
CH Schoeller’s 3XDRY goes global
US K-Swiss posts lower earnings
US US sporting and athletic goods manufacturing industry analysed
US Tag-It Pacific acquires NextTrim.com
GB Marine Safety sales offset by Protective Clothing at Cosalt
US Positive preliminary full year results at G-III
22 February 2007
ES Eastman to sell Spanish polymer manufacturing assets
IT Lotto Sport Italia supports the Clericus Cup
CN New Talon Zipper office opened in Shanghai
AU Yakka acquisition to boost Pacific Brands revenues
IL Strong activewear and swimwear sales at Tefron
US Management changes at RadiciSpandex
GB P2i granted SATRA accreditation
21 February 2007
US Crocs signs licence agreements with NASCAR teams
EU European PPE market expands
US Dow CEO named chairman of American Chemistry Council
GB Acquisitions boost revenues at Low & Bonar
MX Rohm and Haas to open new facility in Mexico
US Oil and gas companies invest in Innovative Designs products
20 February 2007
US Levi Strauss resigns from ETI
DE Puma sales climb
US New women-specific sportswear line launched
GB SATRA install new slip testing rig
IE New report studies women’s and girls’ apparel industry
CH Masterbatches lead growth at Clariant in 2006
19 February 2007
US Wellman to combine polyester fibre and PET segments
US K2 appoints new CEO
US Nike makes promotions
AT AdvanSA and Lenzing launch new fabrics together
US Huntsman to sell US base chemicals and polymers business
NL BASF’s Elastogran to acquire PCC
EU EOG restructures and re-opens membership
16 February 2007
US Speedo launches Fastskin FS-Pro
GB Textiles strategy launched in Scotland
IT Ellesse recognised at GQ Global Style Awards
US Everlast to launch pain relief bands
US AgION hires new CFO
EU VF’s International Outdoor Coalition grows rapidly
15 February 2007
TR Turkish textile plants use nanotechnology to reduce energy costs
GB Hi-Tec’s V-Lite sales soar
US Levi Strauss posts improved results
US DuPont to hold safety seminars
FR 214 new exhibitors to appear at Texworld
ES Eleksen presents new smart fabric solutions
14 February 2007
IN US firm invests $3 million in Indian textile company
US Strong November growth for sporting goods
US X-Rite names new sales VP
DE Structural changes at Bayer MaterialScience
TR EATP announces programme for 2007 conference
US Wiley X launches new outdoor eyewear
FR BlueStar acquires Rhodia’s global silicone business
DE Adidas and Intersport extend co-operation agreement
13 February 2007
GB New PFOA-free Asahi Guard finishing agents
FI Womenswear proves popular at Helsinki International Fashion Fair
HK Li & Fung acquires global sourcing operations of Tommy Hilfiger
US Polo Ralph Lauren names new president, Asia region
US Activewear boosts sales at Hibbett
HK International seminar to be held at Interstoff Asia Essential
US New luxury skiwear items from Spyder
DE DyStar Econfidence programme focuses on organic cotton
12 February 2007
AT Lenzing refutes rumours of a sale
IT RadiciFibres expands bacteriostatic yarn line with Sanitized
US AAFA welcomes reintroduction of legislation to extend the Berry amendment
US Call for papers & speaking proposals at MCPC
BR Asics takes over operations in Brazil
US Oakley reports record annual sales
US New hardgoods technology from Burton Snowboards
09 February 2007
DE Wearable technologies prove a hit at ispo
US Senior management changes at Timberland
CN SATRA to hold restricted substances seminars in China
UY Uruguay blocks apparel and footwear imports from Argentina
US Wellco to be sold to private investment firms
US European sales boost Polo Ralph Lauren results
GB BETA Conference to take place at Cheltenham
KR Creora showcases new ranges at ispo
US Zumiez CFO resigns
GB Royal Air Force launches clothing collection
08 February 2007
US Timberland posts mixed results
MA Puma partners Moroccan national football team
DE Mammut launches vest with Dow Corning protection system
US Skechers denies trademark infringement allegations
US New board members at Polo Ralph Lauren
US Timberland signs workwear licensing agreement with Block Corporation
EU EU clears proposed sale of Eddie Bauer
GB Umbro launches new England kit and matchball
07 February 2007
US Nike announces ambitious growth strategies
GB Berghaus launches Infinity Light for women
FR New exhibitors at Expofil
US Lawson-Hemphill launches Dynamic Modulus Tester PPM-5R
US Delta Apparel posts record sales
KP Hyosung increases spandex capacity
US Lija launches new autumn collections
IT Gruppo Tessile Abati elects new board director
TH Eschler forms Asian joint venture
06 February 2007
RU New schedule for Techtextil Rossija
US Lower innerwear sales at Hanesbrands
GB London Olympics 2012 to invite tenders
FR New innovations at Première Vision Pluriel
AT Lenzing teams up with the Austrian Skiing Association
US Sales rise at Under Armour
US Record visitor numbers at OR Winter Market
05 February 2007
IT Coolmax with wool launched at Pitti Filati
DE Adidas focuses on combat sports at ispo
US Gap names new brand president
DE Record attendance at Volvo SportsDesign Forum
HK WTO to hold presentation at Prime Source
FR 18,500 buyers expected at Texworld
EU EU and US unite in anti-counterfeiting drive
DE Superfeet launches ‘Orange’ insole at ispo
02 February 2007
FR Nike receives Climate Savers award
DE New ‘iThermX’ platform from Interactive Wear
US Horizontal carousel technology from Diamond Phoenix
GB ‘Year of the Woman’ launched at Páramo
01 February 2007
US Staff changes at The North Face
CA Sock sales lift Gildan’s Q1 results
US Q2 revenue increase at Bernard Chaus
US Eddie Bauer launches new swimwear tool
EU Further decline in Eurozone clothing and footwear sales
US Under Armour signs Cat Osterman and Kimmie Meissner
SE H&M launches organic cotton collection
IT New Invista knitwear at Pitti Filati

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