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February 2010

26 February 2010
IT Geox satisfied with 2009 results
PK Cotton shortfall in Pakistan
US Rocky Brands reports solid end to 2009
CH Wenger opens first US store
IN Skechers launches in India
25 February 2010
BR Green shirts for FIFA World Cup
US Special support technology in new Lucy Activewear collection
NO Curling trousers are fit for a king
CA TV boost for Lululemon
US Under Armour CEO among most powerful under-40s
24 February 2010
CA Drirelease fabric used by Olympic athletes
GB Rival seeks to scupper Blacks plans
CN China wants a stronger sports industry
US Invista to get tough on brand identity
TW Libolon scores recycling first for Taiwan
23 February 2010
GB Yew Clothing uses recycled polyester in new collection
US Adidas golf brands names new vice-presidents
NA Namibia’s national rugby team will wear Puma
US Cordura offers durable denim fabric
GB Lectra launches student design competition
22 February 2010
BD Yachtsman aims to promote jute
US Lucy Activewear to move headquarters
CA Bosco Sports uniforms prove popular
SA Official FIFA stores to open across Middle East
US Swimwear market to reach $17.6 billion by 2015
19 February 2010
GB New wetsuit to lower brand’s carbon footprint
JP Hormone-sensitive running shoes
CH Consumers love the outdoors
TM New cotton mill in Turkmenistan
CA Aigle to support Canadian sailor
18 February 2010
US Rogers adds antimicrobial functionality to Poron XRD
GB Nikwax appoints communications specialist
US Pearl Izumi aims to help runners stay cool
CH Pockets adjust to suit the sport
US Organic cotton stocks up 20%
17 February 2010
JP Holding group to acquire Mitsubishi Rayon
US Spyder sells Cloudveil Mountain Works to private investment firm
DE Better fit for plus-size women
IN India confident of higher cotton exports
CH EOG appoints new president
16 February 2010
GB Image and fashion matter more
DE Full list of ispo Outdoor award winners
US Saucony to launch sleep-suit with Celliant
CA Canadian fabric company settles case with US Department of Justice
NZ New Zealand says its wool market has turned the corner
15 February 2010
NL Single-layer suit for Dutch Olympic skate team
AT Lenzing to work with Kelheim Fibres to market Viloft
US Anniversary ambitions for Outlast
FR Technical polymer was ahead of its time
DE ispo Trophy 2010 for Oliver Kahn
12 February 2010
US Quiksilver makes board appointment to improve media performance
GB Fairtrade cotton targets public procurement
US VF Corp to invest in fast-growing brands
IT New Santini jerseys contain Biophyl
DE Participant numbers rise at ispo
11 February 2010
US ‘Bamboo’ label warning
DE ispo Awards 2010 winners named
CH Porsche Design uses coldblack in latest collection
AU Australian firm launches ‘smart’ workwear
US New board member at REI
10 February 2010
FI Design competition enters new phase
DE AccuMark users can mind their language
US A fleece for all conditions
CH Textile innovation on board for the America’s Cup
DE Merrell products at ispo
09 February 2010
DE Vaude forms alliance with Sympatex
GB Advansa in new deal with fencing brand
CH More apparel launches from Mammut
FI ‘Worst year in a decade’ for Amer Sports
DE Confirmed: DyStar production sites under new ownership
08 February 2010
CH New Mammut outfit joined at the hip
IT New technology for waterproof seam on softshell
DE Trekking specialist does deal with Vaude
SE Advanced footbed technology for all
IN India estimates slightly higher cotton production
05 February 2010
SE Fjällräven launches anniversary backpack
US LaCrosse Footwear makes military advances
CA Arc’Teryx debuts new additions to Whiteline
FR Le Coq Sportif takes R&D back to its roots
SE New jackets from Lundhags
04 February 2010
JP Clothes made from Toray’s HeatTech fabric prove too popular
DE ispo prepares for fortieth birthday
GB Hi-Tec profits double thanks to outdoor
US Mountain Khakis sponsors gear sale and bike swap
CN China ‘virtually free’ of major product scandals in Q4
03 February 2010
DE Name change at Hohenstein labs
ES Spanish cycling specialist combines Advansa ideas
DE Patagonia Footwear to unveil new products at ispo
CR Rainforest apparel company to take part in Green Products Expo
CH Schoeller announces new fabric trends
02 February 2010
US Jones Apparel group announces new CEO for branded businesses
GB Surf brand launches first UK collection
US Polartec announces grant recipients
CH OutDry signs up climber Ueli Steck
IT Berghaus and Pro Sport join forces
01 February 2010
US US consumers bought almost a billion pairs of sports shoes
NZ First US outlet store for Icebreaker
GB Textile Institute call for papers
US Top ten US outdoor footwear brands
DE Limited-edition Adidas Originals part of latest offering

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