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April 2007

30 April 2007
AT Swarovski pinpoints key trends for spring/summer 2008
US Wellman posts loss
US Huntsman and Cabana launch new cotton UV protection line
IN Hohenstein’s Indian office celebrates a successful first year
US Jarden to acquire K2
CL The UK, South Korea and Chile boost Everlast’s results
US PGI launches new protective fabric
27 April 2007
AR Camargo Corrêa to acquire Alpargatas Argentina
US Significant sales increase at Deckers
US Sportswear leads first quarter sales at Columbia
US Further declines at K-Swiss in Q1
US AAFA opposes anti-dumping duties on Vietnamese textiles
US Unifi plans to close Dillon operations
US Alandale launches new patented knit technology
US New greener fibre from Foss
CN Everlast Worldwide signs Chinese licensee
GT Koramsa implements Lawson Software technology
26 April 2007
US Demand for performance fibres drives growth at Rayonier
US New appointment at Polo Ralph Lauren
DE New BASF technologies at Techtextil
US Buckeye posts encouraging Q1 results
IN IPCL signs merger with RIL
US Higher sales at K2
US Reebok sponsors 2007 Avon Walk
DE 23% sales increase at Bayer
US Timberland acquires IPath
EU EU increases sanctions on US products
25 April 2007
CH CEO of Oerlikon to stay
CA New fashion solution software launched
GB BSI installs new high impact eyewear and helmet testing rig
US Record Q1 results at VF
US Zensah launches one-sleeve compression basketball shirt
BR Fake All Star shoes to be confiscated
HK Hong Kong supports WTO training programme
US Walking remains most popular exercise in NSGA survey
24 April 2007
US Solutia expands capacity for polyamide 66 resins
DE Cognis hosts International Active Textiles Symposium
US Wizard to acquire 43% stake in Marzotto
US Ashworth appoints new director
ES Coolmax wins Bimbache Extreme Andalucia 2007
CH Saurer contributes to higher sales at Oerlikon
IT Vibram names new CEO
23 April 2007
US Gap names new president of adult business
VN Vietnam meeting to boost textile and apparel trade
GB 40 years of protective clothing solutions from DuPont
US Sales increase 31% at Oakley
US Timberland to become carbon neutral by 2010
20 April 2007
LK Brandix and Ocean Lanka to set up new knit fabric mill
EG Dow opens polyurethane systems lab in Egypt
HK Tauer China Sourcing opens Chicago office
MY Malaysian clothing and footwear picks up in March
US American Eagle nominates new board member
IL Snugpak to distribute Native Planet goods
CN High attendance expected at Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2007
19 April 2007
GB Eleksen expands presence in the USA and Asia Pacific
AU Australian wool merger approved
CN US announces anti-dumping duty on Chinese polyester staple fibre
AT Lenzing plans new viscose plant in India
EU European Commission proposes new foreign market strategy
DE Adidas possible takeover target
DE Sales rise at Cognis
IT New sales manager at Aku
18 April 2007
US Preliminary Q1 results from Callaway Golf
DE Donaldson Membranes to present performance fabrics at Techtextil
US Rapid expansion at Keri golf
US New Balance names new CEO
US Wolverine World Wide posts record results
US Decline in sales at Burlington Coat Factory
FR Interfilière preview to be held
US Avery Dennison exhibits at Apparel Sourcing Show
GB CMAI hosts petrochemical workshop
17 April 2007
US New Wave Group to acquire Cutter & Buck
RU Marathon runner wins in ‘banned’ footwear
US Skechers refiles lawsuit against Asics
AE Record European presence at Motexha
ES Coolmax wins Spanish competition
US International revenues boost Cherokee results
US New appointments at Quiksilver
16 April 2007
CN China to lower tax rebate for textile exports
US March sales rise 16% at Gap
TR New Turkish facility for Hyosung
CA Staff changes at Lija
US Polo Ralph Lauren extends presence in Japan
AE Dates announced for Sportex 2007
13 April 2007
AT Lenzing opens second viscose fibre plant in Asia
DE BASF to rebrand 150 polyamide types in Europe
US Gerber Technology presents new products at Spesa Expo
IT New technical gear from C.A.M.P
MA Dryarn plays its part in Sahara marathon
US American Eagle posts 35% sales increase in March
CA Lower full year revenues at ADS
US Iconix wins infringement case
IT New climbing apparel products launched by Cassin
GB Arco launches Timberland Pro workwear range
FR Restructuring leads to new appointments at Arkema
BR Lotto expands business in Brazil
12 April 2007
IT Italian Trade Commission sponsors NanoBusiness 2007
GB New workwear exhibition launched
KR Puma ends licence agreement in South Korea
US Zumiez sales increase over 50%
US Net income increases 61% at Levi Strauss
IE Sustainable development in textiles assessed
FR JEC Composites Show breaks records
GB Positive Q1 response from UK retailers
CH New Oeko-Tex criteria implemented
US Lasit launches new rotary fibre laser marking system
11 April 2007
CN China International Textile Industry Fair opens
US Outlast keeps you cool... and your drink too
HK Yue Yuen posts improved results
US Gerber Technology makes new appointment
CN Ever-Glory seeks accreditation for new fabric testing centre
NL Beneteau and DSM Dyneema team up
US Polymer Group appoints new CEO
10 April 2007
US Adidas and Reebok distribution in the USA consolidated
KR Fila names new management team
US Spira Footwear files lawsuit against USATF and IAAF
IT Huntsman to present new soling solutions for athletic footwear
CN Chinese brands set to shine in Beijing
FR PPR to take over Puma
US Friction Free appoints new CEO
09 April 2007
US Rohm and Haas raises specialty monomer prices
FR Bayer MaterialScience and Nanoledge launch new nanotechnology applications
GB TNF athlete helps raises money for Scottish Mountain Rescue Team
GB FKI Logistex delivers new materials handling project
DE EDANA announces symposium programme
06 April 2007
HK Industry concerns covered at Prime Source Forum
US Outlast launches Supplier Certification
NL TenCate completes acquisition of Mattex Leisure Industries
GB DuPont helps to protect military history
CN 4,626 visitors at Yarn Expo Spring
05 April 2007
LK Ocean Lanka receives fair trade certificate
DE Growth in nonwovens and technical textiles at ITMA
NA Puma inks sponsorship deal with Namibia
NL Reebok relocates European headquarters
CN Greater demand for higher-end fabrics at Intertextile Beijing
MX Cherokee signs licensing agreement with Comercial Mexicana
04 April 2007
US Reebok files patent infringement action against Nike
US DAK Americas raises polyester staple fibre prices
IT Dryarn hits the bottle
DE Puma enter Volvo Ocean Race 2008/2009
US Sales rise at Big Dog Holdings
CH Eschler supplies Luna Rossa team
US Leather and apparel top ISM manufacturing report
03 April 2007
US Huntsman Textile Effects unveils new trade names
CN VF acquires TNF branded business in China
AU AWI/AWS merger delayed
AU Pacific Brands completes Yakka acquisition
US Improved sales at Gander Mountain
DE New intermediates brochure from BASF
02 April 2007
CN Revenues rise 46% at Weiqiao Textile
CN Successful relocation for ispo china
KR Fila Korea closes acquisition
US New board member at Delta Apparel
US Results exceed expectations at The Wet Seal
US SkinScan develops ‘Invisible’ clothes
US New Tour AD Quattro Tech shaft from Graphite Design
US Polo Ralph Lauren buys out Polo.com

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