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October 2012

31 October 2012
CA Flax company to launch production in US
US Russell Athletic donates $80,000 to youth team
IT Eurojersey adds new fabrics to Sensitive range
NL TenCate secures order from Amsterdam fire service
US Otter Company blows the eco trumpet
30 October 2012
DE Brands respond to Greenpeace
CH Rieter predicts a flat second half for 2012
GB Ministers support outdoor industries UK campaign
US Protective shorts put to the test in marathon
GB Talon expands UK base as European business grows
29 October 2012
DE Greenpeace names outdoor brands in new PFC row
PK Pakistan: textile sector leaders complain to government
US Wolverine brand chooses Poron for protection in new safety boot
GB Invista sponsors student design awards
DE Puma releases third-quarter results
26 October 2012
US Under Armour sets sights on UK as profits rise 24%
FR New innovative textile centre to boost industry in France
US Mild weather hurts Columbia Sportswear
US Recognition for Dow Polyurethanes
NL Government spending cuts hurt TenCate
25 October 2012
DE Adidas Primeknit injunction overturned by German court
US REI appoints chief operating officer
TW Taipei innovative textile show generates £50 million in sales
ES Fox Head announces new European headquarters
GB England shirt restyled by Gillette to support Movember
24 October 2012
CH Intersport to acquire The Athletes Foot
GB Olympics and back-to-school sales boost Sports Direct
DE High-tech textiles to combat heat stress
GB Marks & Spencer bans all PFCs
GB Nike sells Umbro to Iconix
23 October 2012
ID Indonesian textile exports lose value
US New senior appointment at REI
GB Golfer McIlroy on verge of $250 million Nike deal
CA Canada Goose wins counterfeit case
US Duluth launches workwear range with Cordura
22 October 2012
CH Clariant receives double honour for Advanced Denim technology
IT New appointment at Vibram
ID Workers clash with police at adidas sub-contractor’s factory
GB Poole offers replacement for ComFortrel fibre
GB Cambrelle boosts Timberland's green credentials
19 October 2012
IT IWTO to hold 2013 congress in Italy
US Black Diamond “reawakens” its relationship with Schoeller Textiles
NP Climber completes Manaslu feat despite tragedy
IT Polartec and Lands’ End launch Dolomites competition
US New Americas marketing vice-president for Lectra
18 October 2012
NZ Concept III predicts 30% boost for merino
US Scientists develop chemical and biological-agent resistant fabric
CN Nantong Teijin to take part in Intertextile Shanghai
US Celliant adds technology to outdoor gear
CN Li Ning sells $175 million stake
17 October 2012
US Nike ends Lance Armstrong sponsorship
IT Successful debut for Italian coated fabric producer
CA Bauer sets target of 1 million new ice-hockey players
DE Adidas signs two-year deal with Justin Bieber
US Cotton Inc launches online ‘university’
16 October 2012
GB "Trademark squatters" target fashion and textile companies
AU Nike cements 20-year partnership with Football Federation Australia
GB Bemis partners Orvis for innovative waders
DE New QR search tool at Performance Days November
US Currency exchange rates and Europe hurt Wolverine
15 October 2012
US A&E publishes sustainability progress report
AT Four-layer suit helps Baumgartner break records
GB UK retailers join forces to celebrate Wool Week
CN Belle is "well positioned" despite slowdown in growth
DE Jochen Zeitz resigns as chairman of Puma
12 October 2012
AT Lenzing launches spun-dyed Modal
US Outdoor Retailer outgrows Salt Lake City
IL Nilit will have cooling yarn on show in Shanghai
CN Li Ning CFO resigns
GB Triumph chooses Outlast for riding gear
11 October 2012
FR Growth leads to new Lectra appointment for Germany and eastern Europe
GB D3O grows team to support developments in sport and shoes
CA Bauer buys kit maker and reports strong Q1 results
IN India's textile industry forecast to grow 240% by 2021
US International Forum for Cotton Promotion elects new chairman
10 October 2012
CN Li Ning signs NBA star to boost its profile in basketball
SG Huntsman and HeiQ launch silver antimicrobial product
AU Billabong to appoint new chairman
DE Puma chairman calls for government action on materials tariffs
DE Fundamental error in Puma “green” shoe comparison
09 October 2012
JP Japanese firm signs viscose deal with Indian partner
US Wolverine completes acquisition of performance and lifestyle group from Collective Brands
CO DyStar looks to accelerate growth in Andean region
CS New Geox factory to create 1,250 jobs in Serbia
DE Puma reveals environmental profit and loss analysis
08 October 2012
US Dow launches Silvadur microbial technology
CN Protective footwear market boosted by Asia’s manufacturing hubs
US Gerber offers increased flexibility with new cutter
FR Eco, organic and fairtrade fabric will be on show at Tissu Premier in November
DE Kelheim Fibres excited by thermal insulation potential of new fibre
05 October 2012
NL Sock brand puts eco version of ThermoCool into new cycling line
US Bemis boosts online offering
AT Lenzing buys remaining stake in pulp producer
HK Factory trials with Pacific Textiles support DuPont cotton claims
FR New book delves into textile developments
04 October 2012
ID Adidas calls for action on “unethical” factory closures
AU Billabong insists TPG deal is still on the table
FR Lafuma sells Le Chameau to focus on outdoor market
CH Clariant launches eco testing for textile manufacturers
US Space for suppliers at 2013 Snow Show
03 October 2012
IL Tefron to grow in North America through XTS deal
US Outdoor industry executives roll up their sleeves to help communities
JP Yoshida chooses Cordura for bag range
HN AEC appoints new plant manager in Honduras
NO Helly Hansen puts its own anti-slip technology into new boots
02 October 2012
US Climashield insulation in new Massif uniform
FR Designers favour sportswear at Paris Fashion Week
US Talon moves on from litigation with top-level appointment
CN World Apparel Convention to be held in China
BE Proviron partners with Reverdia on “genuine green product”
01 October 2012
FR Masters of Linen reveals fabric developments
NG Government boosts cotton production in Nigeria
GB Sports Direct saves 550 jobs as JJB goes into administration
GB Sales appointments at Chatham Marine
US Quarterly revenues up for Nike, but earnings fall

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