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September 2011

30 September 2011
US New Teva boot for snow and ice
JP Technical legwear in demand in Japan
ES Invista hosts legwear conference
US Nike names new Hurley CEO
DE Adidas creates ‘smart football boot’
29 September 2011
RO GreenFiber develops recycled fibre with antimicrobial properties
US Nike to set up sustainable business and innovation lab
US Native American apparel inspires Quiksilver
CN Gerber shows off its portfolio at CISMA
US FTC says toning shoe ads were “deceptive”; Reebok disagrees but will pay $25m
28 September 2011
CN China imported 14% less cotton in August
GB SATRA launches new PPE awards
CN Lectra brings 3D into virtual prototyping
KR Korean interest in eVent
NO Helly Hansen announces record financial results
27 September 2011
GB JD Sports reports strong performance
GB James Goddard named swimmer of the year 2011
US Climbing enthusiast joins footwear brand as CFO
DE Rabe Moden wins right to put Skin-Friendly on its clothes
US LaCrosse Footwear celebrates Marine deal
26 September 2011
ES Cleatskins to enter the Spanish market
AT New version of Modal for strict eco-demand
GB Ralph Lauren teams up with R&A for UK golf
GH Ghana cotton project commended
GB New apparel appointment for ASICS
23 September 2011
BR Hyosung opens new spandex plant in Brazil
AU Speedo takes blogger to court
US Perry Ellis announces management changes
CN Anta hits top 20 list
US Nike reports 15% Q1 profits increase
22 September 2011
US New season jackets use PrimaLoft for insulation
CN Jack Wolfskin plans further growth in China
US Columbia teams up with US freestyle ski team
US IntelliSkin launches first posture sports bra
GB £700,000 JD stock looted in UK riots
21 September 2011
SE H&M succumbs to Greenpeace headlines
GB Polartec Neoshell wins UK’s Derryck Draper Award for Innovation
NZ Kathmandu aims for US market
ES CETEMMSA researches photovoltaic textiles
SD Sudan: cotton production could double
20 September 2011
DE Jado puts Creora in underwear collection
PK Boost for Pakistan textile exports
FR Lacoste launches L!VE
AZ Azerbaijan: August cotton exports down 34%
CN Li Ning reveals Vivienne Tam yoga line
19 September 2011
GB JJB boosts profile with TV ad campaign
US Nike may be considering acquiring Under Armour
JP Uniqlo reveals Innovation Project
CH TNF Explore Fund attracts wide interest in Europe
JP Puma revamps Suede shoe
16 September 2011
DE Dow increases acrylic monomer capacity at Böhlen
DE Dow Jones recognises adidas efforts in sustainability
SE Greenpeace sets its sights on H&M
US ExOfficio appoints new sales director
ET Ethiopia aid specialist to join Nike Foundation
15 September 2011
NZ New wool joint venture hatches bid for WSI
IT CAMP harnesses innovation
DE EOCA pleased with generosity at OutDoor
CH Oeko-Tex publishes leaflet on Standard 1000
NZ Baselayer boost for Rugby World Cup
14 September 2011
US Woolrich in partnership with childrenswear manufacturer
AR Kun Agüero signs Puma deal
US Teva supports charity surf week
GB Textiles exhibition celebrates Anglo-Japanese relations
DE Hohenstein questions UV protection in sailing shirts
13 September 2011
FI Footbalance signs up for new US distribution deal
AU Record cotton crop forecast for Australia
US VF completes Timberland deal as Swartz departs
CN TenCate signs new China deal
US DriFire appoints senior vice-president for sales
12 September 2011
ID Indonesia needs more textile workers
US REI promotes supply chain director to VP role
JP Converse Japan puts Cordura into new Chuck Taylor design
US Stockpiled soccer shirts go to underprivileged children
UZ Brands make Uzbek cotton pledge
09 September 2011
US Nike goes Back to the Future
IT Bolzano to host discussion on climbing and health
CN China launches temporary cotton reserve
IT Geox extends its partnership with Red Bull Racing
US Everlast signs two new brand ambassadors
08 September 2011
GB Decathlon keen on UK expansion
CH Oeko-Tex success for Sorona
TH Timberland to plant 1,000 trees in Thailand
US G-III Appparel Group Q2 profits down 48%
US Brandon Jennings now ‘working’ for Under Armour
07 September 2011
NZ Canterbury and Invista combine on shirts for Rugby World Cup
NO Norwegian Textile Panel to discuss sportswear
US Patagonia promotes used clothes on eBay
US UniFirst launches new workwear line
JP Mizuno chairman resigns
06 September 2011
US Under Armour realigns senior management team
GB Dotted shoe wins James Dyson runner-up award
IN India: textile representatives concerned about cotton prices
DE Adidas reveals new Stella McCartney range
US Chris Evert helps launch Ellesse in the US
05 September 2011
PK Floods hit cotton crop in Pakistan
IN Lotto to expand number of Indian stores
US Foschini sales up 17.3% in first five months
US Light shoes are big news
GB JJB introduces incentive scheme
02 September 2011
US Finish Line buys sports chain for $8.5m
FR Lectra appoints new fashion marketing director
ES Valencia ties up T-shirt deal with Basque designers
BD $25 billion Indian market could open up for Bangladesh
CA New deal will take Jack Wolfskin into Canada
01 September 2011
VN US cotton delegation to travel to Vietnam
MX DAK Americas completes PET resins acquisition
NL TenCate aims for global market with Tecasafe
BR Brazil: PPE market worth $249 million in 2010
US Zumiez Q2 sales up 15%

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