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July 2008

31 July 2008
CH AAFA responds to failed WTO talks
MX Iconix Brand signs new international licenses
DE Continued growth at BASF
US Luxury anti-odour collection to launch
US Bayer Corporation appoints new CEO
30 July 2008
TH Thai firms undergo bluesign screening
GB Paul Smith sportswear at Fashion V Sport
US Q2 revenue growth at Under Armour
US Gerber celebrates 20 years of AccuMark
CN Higher exhibitor numbers at Asia Outdoor
29 July 2008
CA New appointment at Reebok-CCM Hockey
IT AWI introduces Grande Cru wool at Pitti Filati
NL Advansa raises polyester fibre prices
IL New Nilit products to commemorate 10 years at Interfilière
SE New fluorocarbon-free functional clothing
28 July 2008
DE BASF products used for Olympic gear
CN Nüwa sponsors textile panel discussion
US New fashion lifestyle footwear from Nine West and New Balance
BR Brazil is ‘guest country’ at SIMM
US Rocky Brands posts Q2 profit
25 July 2008
US Brook Sports uses biodegradable midsole
CH Schoeller introduces new fabrics
YE Textile unit back in action
US Dow Corning develops new textile softener
US New senior appointment at Kellwood
24 July 2008
CN 70% more visitors at Intertextile Pavilion
BE Textile manufacturing declines in euro area
FI Kemira increases formic acid capacity in Oulu
US Better testing for protective garments
IL New CEO at Tefron
23 July 2008
CN Thies presents new dyeing machinery at ITMA
US Gramicci focuses on cycling apparel
VN Textile and clothing sector needs government help
ZA Textile firm fined over wages
TH Cognis sells Cognis Oleochemicals stake
22 July 2008
DE Dornier to present five machines at China shows
US Rogers to launch eco-friendly poron urethane at OR
CN Fuller to build new adhesive plant in China
US Reebok supplies moisture-wicking wear for NFL
CH Exclusive Brands acquires Wenger license
21 July 2008
GB New technical swimwear at Maru
US Two Industry Awards for TNF
FR New exhibitors and innovations at Texworld
DE Final OutDoor report shows higher visitor numbers
GB JJB completes Qube acquisition
18 July 2008
NZ Fashion and functionality join hands
IT RadiciGroup’s Radyarn to raise yarn prices
DE Latest e-bikes at IFMA
US New sustainability workshop for Materials at WSA
CH Huntsman’s navy dyes are deeper and darker
17 July 2008
IT Lectra and CNMI launch Fashion Incubator Project
US Children’s performance wear uses Dri-release
KR New 42 colour change knitting machine
US New Reebok cleats and trainers at Dick’s
MX Van Heusen Sportswear expands in Mexico
16 July 2008
CH Staff change at Oerlikon
US SCS certifies Unifi’s Repreve
LK Brandix sponsors Sri Lankan school swimmers
CH SGS acquires 50% stake in Bluesign
US Record Q2 revenues at VF
15 July 2008
DE OutDoor focuses on lightweightness and functionality
NZ New Zealand’s wool exports fall
NL Tanatex launches new pigment printing system
IT Slam uses Dryarn for BMW Oracle sailing gear
US New board director at VF
14 July 2008
DE Cognis sells Pulcra Chemicals business
CZ Elmarco develops new nano-fibre fabrics
NL Tanatex presents at Canton Dye
US Mountaineering expert rejoins Eddie Bauer
AT Lenzing increases fibre production for military fabric
11 July 2008
GB Shetland textile celebrates 20th anniversary
CN New China JV for Deckers Outdoor and UGG
IN India sanctions 30 textile parks
TH TenCate to produce protective fabrics in Thailand
CN DuPont expands nylon and polyamide resin capacity
10 July 2008
US Dow Chemical buys Rohm and Haas
DE Hiking shoes to headline at OutDoor
IN Invista presents at Lycra Rendezvous
CH Clariant acquires Rite Systems and Ricon Colors
US Steve & Barry's struggles
09 July 2008
US Golf Galaxy headquarters to close
ES EDANA chairman and board members named
US Big brands launch special edition gear for Project Blue
IE Irish Olympic uniform unveiled
US PVH provides Indy Racing League apparel
08 July 2008
US Crocs to launch new lifestyle range
NL Advansa to make US debut at OR
FR 65 exhibitors at Evolution Days by Interfilière
DE BASF remains confident
GB Hi-Tec and P2i to present at OutDoor
07 July 2008
AU Qiu Hao wins Woolmark Prize
US New cutter from Gerber
NL New bodywear contract for Puma
DE OutDoor Industry Awards for 27 products
US Top apparel and equipment brands at PGA Fall Expo
04 July 2008
DE Adidas steps up Beijing campaign
ZA Help for textile sector proposed
CA Golf Town debuts adidas by Stella McCartney
BR New Santana Textiles plant to create 800 jobs
US Plastics pollution pledge from Planet Protect
03 July 2008
IT NAS becomes Fila ambassador
FR Pebax Rnew awarded Pierre Potier Prize
US Senior promotions at Polo Retail Group
HK Eco fashion at Interstoff Asia
IT Framls Italia opens new Hong Kong centre
02 July 2008
US Nike unveils US Olympic track and field gear
MO Textile and garment exports fall
US Under Armour appoints new president
CN BASF to present eco solutions at ITMA and CITME
US Sun Mountain launches new waterproof golf bag
01 July 2008
IN Neo Corp acquires UK technical textile firm
DE Solid turnout at IFAI conference
IT MITI gets bluesign screening
FR Expofil attracts new exhibitors
GB Apex Textiles buys WM Lawrence

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