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April 2011

29 April 2011
US New marketing vice-president for Woolrich
IN Reebok head to run whole adidas group in India
US Outdoor and sports excel for VF Corporation
28 April 2011
DE Hohenstein develops insect-repelling horse blanket
CN One Dream launches online design competition
VN Vietnam garment sector short of workers
GB New jacket from Henri Lloyd
BE ITGLWF report slams factory conditions in Asia
27 April 2011
FI Suunto adds Greg Hill to athlete roster
ES Original Buff takes quick action on conservation
US REI to open its first South Carolina store
IN Reebok sales up 20% in India
IT Mico Sport launches new thermo socks
26 April 2011
CN India to attend Beijing cotton workshop
US Charged Cotton helps lift Under Armour results
DE Puma posts Q1 profit of EUR77.7m
IN Nike to remain sponsor of Team India kit
DE Jack Wolfskin owners decide not to sell
21 April 2011
US Kelty puts Cordura fabric into new pack collection
DE Innovation Award winners named
US New ultra-lightweight trekking pole from Easton
CA Canada and eight European markets to have Columbia e-commerce sites
DE WRAP to take part in inaugural Texprocess
20 April 2011
CH Oeko-Tex certificates reach 100,000
CA Polyconcept acquires Trimark Sportswear
SG Quiksilver opens flagship Singapore store
DK Golf pro to compete in new Ecco shoes
US Wolverine World Wide Q1 sales top estimates
19 April 2011
PH Nike reveals Filipino athlete’s signature shoes
US Boathouse Sports reveals US rowing kit designs
US US: outdoor product sales rise 4.5%
NL TenCate expands product portfolio with lighter Tecasafe fabric
GB Sweat research at Loughborough sparks evolution debate
18 April 2011
US Deckers appoints new president
TR Turkey: textile sector to increase organic offering
IN Reliance to launch Shane Warne line in India
DE Woolrich collaborates with German firm on new collection
IN Indian move brings cotton price relief
15 April 2011
US Nano-Tex announces new global sales appointment
NL Tanatex to showcase innovations at Techtextil
US Mountain Hardwear appoints US sales managers
US Timberland cuts emissions but fails to reach target
JP Mizuno to use ion-mask in golf shoe line
14 April 2011
CA Big boost for ice hockey specialist Bauer
VN Vietnam’s exports to the US surge in two months
CN Adidas and Puma reported to be looking at China alternatives
DE Registration open for OutDoor Industry Awards
Nordisk launches new tent
13 April 2011
HK Organisers pleased with Interfilière event
CH Rieter shareholders approve separate textiles company proposal
DK Ecco renews endorsement deal with Fred Couples
ES Own-brand stores deliver results for Munich
CH Scott Sports will apply ion-mask to shoe collection
12 April 2011
BR Brazilian footwear firm makes 100% sustainable shoe claim
US Under Armour signs up baseball star
UZ Pakistan plans to import cotton from Uzbekistan
DE Invista confirms Performance Days attendance
GB Rampant Sporting opens first UK store
11 April 2011
DE New testing and research centre could benefit global cotton community
CN Pressure on polyester prices continues
DE Adidas unveils new WNBA uniforms
IN India: SIMA appeals to government to ban cotton exports till 2012
BE Solvay to buy Rhodia for EUR3.4 billion
08 April 2011
GB Analysts think polyester prices are nearing their peak
DE German firm receives ‘sleep comfort label’
GB Jeff Banks is still enthusiastic about workwear
ZW Zimbabwe to earn $240mn from cotton
US O'Neill makes new sales appointment
07 April 2011
GB Outlast used in new helicopter passenger suit
US Stacy Lewis feels the Fila effect
NO Helly Hansen to supply gear for Virgin Oceanic Expedition
US Saucony sponsors 10k US run
JP GE and Amaterrace develop new outdoor laminates
06 April 2011
MA Moroccan wardrobe malfunction could cost Puma
US Good Gear launches bamboo collection
PK Pakistan: cotton to be sown on 20% more land
CH New Oeko-Tex test criteria come into force
US UPF 50 apparel line launched
05 April 2011
CH Marmot signs up for conservation charity
IT TenCate secures Italian order for protective fabric
AU Beyond Sportswear appoints non-executive director
BD Bangladesh overtakes Turkey in knitwear exports
RU Berghaus signs with distributor for Russia
04 April 2011
GB Invista to make Cordura presence felt at workwear show
US Black Diamond appoints industry veteran to lead Gregory brand
IN Indian government lifts restrictions on cotton yarn exports
DE Performance Days May aims for 1,000 visitors
CN 361 Degrees plans research centre in Beijing
01 April 2011
DE Forestry cut-protection clothing developed
US TNF announces record order book
DE Puma promises environmental statement
DE Techtextil symposium programme takes shape
GB Chatham Marine official footwear supplier to Sunsail Racing

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