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August 2009

28 August 2009
US Textiles exempt from CPSC lead content limits
FR Jury for first PV awards announced
CA Dunning introduces new lines for spring 2010
GB UK textile sector lacking investment
IN Help for Indian textile exporters
27 August 2009
US Kraton comes up with new polymer range
ES Avery launches new Spanish-language site
US New York influence for Nike US Open styles
ZA Unions want World Cup manufacturing sources disclosed
US Heavyweight Todd Duffee to wear Born Stronger apparel
26 August 2009
CN Positive results at Belle International
US AAFA amends Restricted Substances List
ZA Cosatu angry about cheap imports
FR Activewear report released
US REI reappoints board directors
25 August 2009
DE Hohenstein offers colour analysis programme
BO Good news for Bolivian textile firms
AU Skintraction on display at merino show
PH Manufacturing output falls in the Philippines
DK Ecco introduces latest men’s golf range
24 August 2009
JM Usain Bolt thanks Puma
AT Earnings and profits fall at Lenzing
IN Technical textile plea from Indian minister
NL Ten Cate to name new CFO
US Sales fall at Zumiez
21 August 2009
AU Billabong weathers the storm
CN Yarn Expo approaches
PK Pakistan’s textile exports fall 12%
PE AATCC approves textile student chapters
RU Break for the border
20 August 2009
US Flat quarter for Foot Locker
US Polyamide producer names new CEO
DE Adidas claims new technology aids recovery
CA Phresh Wear prepares announces spring 2010 collection
LK Sri Lankan manufacturer to move into fleece fabric
19 August 2009
US Golf brand wins Solheim Cup deal
VN Minister thinks big
CH Wool dominates in Schoeller trend predictions
VN Vietnamese delegation visits Argentina and Chile
GB Umbro names new CEO
18 August 2009
US Fila to launch new clothing collection at US Open
RW Rwanda still hopeful over banana and pineapple fibres
JM Jamaica could take cotton partnerships to China
CN China’s apparel and textile exports jump in July
KH Cambodia sees exports fall sharply
17 August 2009
ZA FIFA World Cup boost for Hy-Pro
GB Lectra holds apparel event
CN Advansa takes ThermoCool to Asia
IN IFAI to support Indian conference
GB Musto appoints its first marketing director
14 August 2009
DE Football boost will still leave Puma wanting more
GB Footballer supports skin cancer charity
DE German team tackles smelly feet
GB Speedo makes footwear range available online
US CPSIA technology solution
13 August 2009
GB SmartLife wins international patent for wearable technology
CZ OP Prostejov result shows the Czech industry is struggling
PK Yarn prices push Pakistan's costs up
US Three companies settle over bamboo claims
CN China still dominates US textile and clothing imports
12 August 2009
DE Spinning focus for one Trützschler business unit
US Columbia Sportswear moves to direct online sales
BD Loan for jute industry
NZ Super-fine wool in demand
US Swimsuit ban hits students immediately
11 August 2009
ES Lotto picks up prominent Canterbury contract
PH Jute test results show promise
US Lafuma moves US headquarters
AU TMC launches certified, traceable, non-mulesed merino
DE DyStar offers green option on polyester dyes
10 August 2009
GB Blacks to battle on
US LaCrosse ends END as a standalone brand
IE Munster Rugby unveils new adidas kit
GT Guatemala textile jobs halved
AU Political leader becomes wool ambassador
07 August 2009
US Cotton giants set to merge
JP Fibre business falls for Asahi Kasei
CN High hopes for aloe fibre
ZA South Africa 2010 makes adidas optimistic
US New Nike shoes part of LeBron James world tour
06 August 2009
CN Asia Outdoor shows industry is making an impact
KR Developing world sales help Korean polyester manufacturers
DE Gerber to sell laser marking business
KE Textile makers want to make trade deal permanent
JP Teijin to end polyester filament production in Japan after 50 years
05 August 2009
ZA South Africa exports record levels of wool to China
CN Garment results help China’s textile industry rebound
PK Pakistan will announce new textile policy within 10 days
US Collective resurrects skate brand
IN Indian group opens two big sports stores
04 August 2009
JP Sales down for Teijin
NZ Buyers move in for Canterbury
RU Stores to close across Russia
KE UPS to source clothing in Kenya
JP Vibram partners outdoor initiative in Japan
03 August 2009
IN DyStar signs India deal
US Hanesbrands posts profit, but sales slump
JP Special underpants pass the test
SG Sports brands should look to Asia
BR Timberland joins Amazon leather protest

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