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February 2009

27 February 2009
US Russell Athletic faces student protests
TJ Cotton woes in Tajikistan
CN ispo China Winter 'getting better every year'
US Sun Dry launches quick-drying swimsuit fabric
IN Special help for textiles
26 February 2009
US Athletic footwear prices up
AU Australia in shock as Pacific Brands slashes jobs
JP Teijin offers hope to hay-fever sufferers
GB UK Outdoor Industries Association appoints new director
DE Advansa launches new insulation range
25 February 2009
US Former Reebok CEO moves to Crocs
IN Reebok unveils F1 collection
US Expanded deals for Everlast in three countries
CH Eschler excited about ski suit development
BE Build-up to Brussels conference
24 February 2009
CH FINA to hold further swimsuit discussions
FR Erbé takes latest high-tech linking machine to IMB
AU New CEO at Australian Wool Innovation
IT TNF overhauls its European sales structure
GB Lectra appoints new UK managing director
23 February 2009
AU Direct help for wool growers
VN New polyester fibre plant in Vietnam
AU Melba Industries seeks government help
CH Sanitized Silver launches in North America
JP NanoHorizons appoints agent
20 February 2009
IT Two new harnesses from CAMP
EG Cairo conference in April
FR Première Vision organisers pleased, despite lower numbers
US Hikers and runners to benefit from OrthoLite sponsorship
CN China includes textiles in stimulus plans
19 February 2009
GB Speedo on the shortlist
SV Hanesbrands opens new factory in El Salvador
US Clariant makes colourful appointment
FR WWA to work with Lectra on fashion and apparel
GB Theme and speakers announced for Innov_ex 09
18 February 2009
CN Unifi pulls out of China joint-venture
DE Record sales for Puma
BE Information day on textile R&D
US Textile firms welcome amendment
FR New unique textile library in the heart of Paris
17 February 2009
CN Demand for better polyester in China
CH Clariant’s 2008 sales fall by 5%
US Hohenstein Institute launches US arm
IN DyStar facility wins testing approval
SE Charlotte Kalla renews cooperation deal with Craft
16 February 2009
IN Indian cotton crop will be smaller
FR Numbers down, quality up at Texworld
IT Eurojersey launches Sensitive Touch
JP Weak demand for clothing hits Toray
US Online sales take a hit
13 February 2009
IT First in Europe with 100% dyeable polypropylene
US AATCC to give annual award to Steve Simonsen
AT Cellulosic fibres' market-share to grow
IT Less light for Lotto
DE New apparel division manager at Vaude
12 February 2009
DE Gerber cuts back on trade-show attendance
NL Huntsman suspends work on Dutch MDI plant
DE 'Sensationally positive' results from ispo
CH Conservation success at ispo
US Sales up, but profits down at REI
11 February 2009
CN 'Revolutionary' technology from China
JP Kurabo launches Fresh idea
US Nike jobs under threat
IT Another new fibre, this time from milk
GB ‘No compromise’ gear from Páramo for spring-summer
10 February 2009
FR Sweatshirt fabric in pure linen
TR Market research works well for Invista
GB JJB's Lifestyle division in administration
JP Nell McAndrew and ASICS launch women's campaign
FR Première Vision opens in Paris
09 February 2009
US Rogers at Las Vegas footwear show
IT Art competition for Ellesse anniversary
AU Wool inspires new directions in Australian fashion
US New extreme-heat textile factory data loggers
TH Nike to hold restricted substance conference
06 February 2009
DE Invista to close German plant
US Under Armour launches running shoe collection
GB Cycle suits torn to shreds
IN Cotton farmers sell to the government
US Green award for REI
05 February 2009
DE Techtextil call for papers
GB New protective clothing project wins funding
FI Amer winter and outdoor division "better than expected"
IL TAO touts "ideal moisture management"
US JanSport chooses Cordura
04 February 2009
DE Clothing ideas welcome for Bluetooth World Cup
CA Special weave for wicking
DE ispo Winter date change
PL Polish fitness brand launches
US Two new yarns from PrimaLoft
03 February 2009
DK Ecco at Pebble Beach Pro-Am
DE Outdoor Awards—winners announced
DE Faster product development decisions
AT Thinner wadding can keep you warmer
JP Unusual source for new fabric
02 February 2009
IN Indian textile firms to use less cotton
US PGA Merchandise Show closes on upbeat note
CN Erke makes international impression with Masters sponsorship
TW Singtex brews up new coffee fabric
DE ispo Winter opens in Munich

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