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November 2011

30 November 2011
PK New Huntsman Textile Effects facility in Karachi
US Armada uses Gore-Tex in new outerwear collection
GB An idea to make any glove touchscreen-compatible
JP Mizuno signs workers global framework agreement
US AAFA supports educational campaign against counterfeits
29 November 2011
JP Teijin launches new polyester fibre, Octa
US Patagonia calls consumers’ bluff
GB Antimicrobial interest increased by cool wash trend
ES Tavex launches Acquasave fabrics
GB Pertex to sponsor Lancaster conference
28 November 2011
IT Geox supplies world champions with golden shoes
DE Terrot air-jet spinning system catches the eye at ITMA
US Black Diamond appoints brand president
GB Sports interest in designer outlet idea
DE Puma launches controversial UAE flag shoes
25 November 2011
US Industry veteran calls for jobs to return to the US
MX Atletica to create 50 jobs at new dyeing plant
AU Growth for Australia-China textile trade, but mostly one-way
US US sports retail group records double-digit growth
JP Toray produces first biobased PET fibre
24 November 2011
CN Chinese sports brand announces plans to go public
GB UK: Tesco supermarket to create sports and outdoor category
US Keds launches first sportswear collection
IT MITI expands four-way knit range
US San Francisco T-shirt firm joins Fair Labor Association
NZ New Zealand yarn producer complains about emissions trading
23 November 2011
CN China: Fuijian holds consumer product expo
TW Growth of nearly 5% predicted for Taiwanese textiles
DE Riedel Textil expands first layer apparel range
NL Environmental awareness inspires Tanatex
US Keen appoints Nike executive to merchandising role
22 November 2011
IT Italian fabric manufacturers combine on lifecycle project
SE Designer finds the right cotton at last
DE Adidas has cut VOCs by more than 80%
NZ Icebreaker launches Canadian website
CN Li Ning announces Q2 Trade Fair results
21 November 2011
US Finish Line appoints new chief digital officer
DE Adidas to launch $1 shoe in India
GB New UK store for Jack Wolfskin
CN Li Ning offers example to other Chinese brands, says Greenpeace
CN Sports brands announce new roadmap on hazardous chemicals
18 November 2011
CH ITMF says global fabric production fell in Q2
PK Energy crisis in Pakistan reduces textile industry capacity by 35%
IT Piave Maitex invests in new print technology
CN TenCate appoints managing director for China
ES Nike moves Madrid office downtown
17 November 2011
GB OIA to offer industry insight from China at its 2012 conference
DE Outlast aids sleep
BR Joma to relaunch in Brazil
NZ Icebreaker launches new performance merino fabric
US Columbia recalls faulty Omni-Heat batteries
16 November 2011
GB Barefoot running discussion at London conference
HK Dongguan Shatin receives low carbon award
AU Australia: cotton output could increase 25%
CH Oeko-Tex outlines special anniversary events for 2012
IT New Pontetorto fabrics react to temperature
15 November 2011
US Skiing and finishing work well together for Cody Townsend
JP ASICS prepares to launch new lightweight running shoe
HK Esprit appoints adidas exec for China expansion
GB Umbro celebrates 20 years of the Speciali
IE O’Neills reports sales of jerseys are up 200%
14 November 2011
FR Collector’s item from Manufrance
CA FR fabric for tents and uniforms in Canada
AU Investment bank takes stake in compression garment brand
DE Puma to make compostable footwear and apparel
ES Buff launches UV protection headwear
11 November 2011
PK Pakistan: manufacturer predicts sportswear exports to double
US Reebok launches the ZigNano
AT Lenzing receives Biobased label boost
DE Rogers brands nominated for ISPO BrandNew Awards
DE Vaude places in top three for German Sustainability award
10 November 2011
JP ITMA 2011 surprises Shima Seiki
US VF supply chain veteran to step down
US Delta Galil announces Q3 results
NL Columbia ad features adventurer Wim Hof
GB Terra Nova creates lightweight running glove
09 November 2011
IT Orders for Italian textile machinery fall
CA Woolrich teams up with FiftyOne Global Ecommerce
GB P2i coats shoes for charity
CN China imports more cotton during 2011
FR Lectra announces successful Fashion PLM implementation at La Jolla
08 November 2011
FR Paris St German shirt sales rise by 180%
US AAFA puts huge value on US apparel and footwear industry
DE Hugo Boss aims to get sportier
IN India: cotton review to be held on Nov 15
DE Adidas takes Australian brand to court over stripes
07 November 2011
CN Cotton agreement between Chinese and Australian partners
IT Filature Miroglio launches Newlife for workwear textiles
GH Puma unveils new Ghana jersey
DE Adidas hit by cyber attack
DE Innovation on the table at Performance Days
04 November 2011
DE Five Ten gives reaction to adidas acquisition announcement
US Vans announces the death of one of its founders
US Promotions at Quiksilver
AU Australia: flood relief for cotton growers
US Hanesbrands reports net sales of $1.2 billion
03 November 2011
NL 47% profit growth for TenCate
IT Dryarn and TCX develop underwear for motorcyclists
GB FootJoy wins ‘best footwear brand’ golf award
US Hincapie and BMC create new cycling team
DE Adidas expects record 2012 results
02 November 2011
CH New finish brings non-iron cotton clothes closer
IN VF buys out joint-venture partner in India
SG Singapore athletes to wear Asics apparel
AU China cotton firm teams up with Australian company
NZ Icebreaker appoints general manager for Europe
01 November 2011
US Skechers launches lightweight footwear line
US Under Armour CEO hosts Baltimore meeting
ET Indian firm to harvest Ethiopian cotton
US Polartec launches $10,000 competition
GB EOCA appoints ambassador

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