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March 2007

30 March 2007
US American Eagle Outfitters expands leadership team
US Noble Biomaterials launches new fibre system
US Hanesbrands to close US plant
US Timberland names acting chief financial officer
US Paxar offers new apparel solution
US Burton Snowboards opens new store
US New custom-moulded backpack from Osprey
29 March 2007
CA Gildan Activewear to close Canadian facilities
IN Tag-It Pacific opens new Bangalore office
US Avery Dennison acquires Paxar
GB RAF clothing collection launched
EU Eurozone clothing & footwear sales pick up in March
US New watch collection from Body Glove
BR Olympikus supplies 25 countries at the Pan American Games
CH Saurer acquisition boosts Oerlikon’s results
28 March 2007
US VF names new president for Asia Pacific
IT Puma and FIGC extend co-operation
EU Software to assist REACH compliance launched
US Jordan launches the Jumpman Jeter Vital
IE Textiles and clothing top Indonesia's export list
27 March 2007
DE Dystar launches new black reactive dye
IL Nilit adjusts prices of nylon 6.6 products
US Earth increases environmental commitment
US New technology for Newton Running shoes
US Higher revenues at Phillips-Van Heusen
BE High demand for technical textiles boosts Sioen’s sales
US The North Face launches Stretch Venture Jacket
ES New Lorpen sock range with PrimaLoft
26 March 2007
ES Football legends to attend Laureus World Sports Awards
US Avery Dennison RIS launches new heat transfer bonder line
US Dunning Golf introduces new performance apparel collection
US TNF launches new endurance running show
PK State bank of Pakistan awards R&D grants
US Income increases at Safety Products and NSP
23 March 2007
CN Li Ning posts strong results
US Nike revenues rise in Q3
CN Growth in Chinese textiles slows
VN Bilateral agreement to boost Vietnamese economy
IN RIL and Rohm and Haas plan Indian acrylic monomer complex
US New leadership structure at Dow
CA Huntsman and Thomson Research Associates to develop Silpure
22 March 2007
US LaCrosse supports TRCP
IT Kayland’s Vertigo High boot awarded
CN 20% growth forecast for China's light industry
CN New spring/summer trends at Intertextile Beijing
US Perry Ellis posts record results
21 March 2007
FR New venue attracts 17,112 visitors to Texworld
US Walter Wilhelm and Dassault Systèmes collaborate on PLM solutions
US Kenyon introduces Merino collection
HK Eco-textiles and functional fabrics at Interstoff Asia Essential
BR Brazilian External Common Tariff set to increase
US Higher sales at Polymer Group
CN Yarn Expo Spring hosts 100 exhibitors
US Armorsmith adopts Zweave technology
IT Benetton appoints new managing director
20 March 2007
US Pony Names new CEO
US RadiciSpandex names designer judge for scholarship
CN Revenues rise in excess of 100% at Ever-Glory
CN BASF breaks ground for new polyacrylate polymers plant in Shanghai
US The Finish Line appoints chief merchandise officer
19 March 2007
US Wellman increases Fortrel prices
GR Adidas Group buys Reebok distribution rights in Greece
US Record results at Zumiez
IL Higher income at Delta Galil
IT New fabrics from Maglificio Ripa
IN Target for Indian SITPs increased
16 March 2007
US Malden Mills becomes Polartec
US Management change at True Religion
US Halston fashion brand sold
US Automatic calibration reminder service from Dickson
CA Lija extends contracts with Katie Bakken and Kristina Tucker
US Concept III offers new services and greater production
DE Europe leads growth at Bayer
US Fashion and comfort driving athletic footwear sales
US Etonic names new CEO
TN Damartex to invest in Tunisia
15 March 2007
HK Esquel cleared in infringement case
US Hibbett reports record earnings
KE Kenyan university eyes acquisition of Rift Valley Textiles
US Eddie Bauer posts first profit since bankruptcy
DE BASF appoints new marketing manager in North America
US EuroSocks launches new socks for diabetics
US Dick's Sporting Goods posts ‘billion dollar’ quarter
MX Cherokee develops Sideout brand in Latin America
HU Benetton opens flagship store in Budapest
14 March 2007
GB Hi-Tec signs deal with Subaru
US AAFA presents ‘Excellence in Social Responsibility’ awards
FR Financial turnaround at Rhodia in 2006
US Eco-Fil uses SmartSilver nanotechnology
GR New Champions' League final match ball unveiled
13 March 2007
US Iconix closes Danskin acquisition
GB True Religion opens first overseas office
US Reflexite launches high visibility tape
US Nike launching new System of Dress basketball uniforms
DE BASF increases capacity for NGP and announces price increases
AT Record 2006 results at Lenzing
12 March 2007
US AAFA announces new board members
CN Ispo China set for success
FR Rhodia sells stake in Nylstar
FR Almost 19,000 visitors at Mod’Amont
GB Health & Safety ’07 attracts 1,000 visitors
IT Lotto opens new store
09 March 2007
CN Veltex launches distribution operation in China
US Revenues fall at Ashworth
US Q1 income declines at Quiksilver
GB China and Russia lead international growth at Umbro
US Finish Line posts positive Q4 and full year results
AU Merino wool proves popular at fashion festival
CH Pantone and Clariant form colour development partnership
US Q4 net sales rise 9.9% at K2
US Improved sales at American Eagle Outfitters
08 March 2007
US Slight improvement in sales at Foot Locker
US Iconix to buy Rocawear
LV Apranga Group extends Inditex chain in Latvia
AE Edana symposium in the Middle East proves a success
CH New Schoeller fabrics received well in Europe
US Danner launches new ‘all condition’ footwear
US Sales rise 43% at Zumiez
US Sales slip at Rocky Brands
07 March 2007
ZA Imports hit Seardel’s results
US True Religion names new senior VP
IE Growth in polyester production expected to slow
HK Anti-dumping to be examined at Prime Source Forum
FR Michelin expands into sports goods
US Lectra appoints VP of Fashion
RU ispo Russia winter 07 attracts 250 exhibitors
US Jhung Yuro launches new footwear collection
DE Adidas exceeds €10 billion in sales
JP Kanematsu sells stake in Textile Corporation to Li & Fung
06 March 2007
US Nike names new VP
US New issue of the JTATM published
GB EDANA awards R&D student grants
JP Mitsubishi Rayon to transfer acrylic filaments to subsidiary
TR Suessen sells 2,000,000th EliteCompact spindle
IN Vardhman to demerge threads business
US Kellwood names new VP
05 March 2007
US Gap posts lower revenues
DE Call for entries for the Techtextil and Avantex prizes
US Nike to build new footwear distribution centre
KR Future ready-to-wear directions from creora
US New Osprey range launched with 70% recycled materials
US 2005 global sporting goods sales reach $235 billion
DE BASF plans to transform into a European company
ZA Nanotechnology conference to be held in South Africa
US Wilson launches [K]Factor technology
CN China International Boat Show attracts 350 exhibitors
02 March 2007
US Reebok celebrates 25th anniversary of the Freestyle
US Breathe-O-Prene features in award winning New Balance shoes
US Polo Ralph Lauren renews contract with Luke Donald
FR Continued growth at Première Vision Pluriel
GB Awards presented at Slide 2007
CH ComforTrust uses bluesign standard fabrics
IT XFit Lycra denim studio at Milan Fashion Week
01 March 2007
US VF Imagewear acquires Majestic Athletic
US Rayonier names new president and CEO
DE FLA accredits Puma
GB SATRA expands fade and weather resistance testing
GB New qualification for retailers proposed

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