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February 2012

29 February 2012
US FDRA pushes for emphasis on high-end footwear jobs
NL Record revenues for TenCate
AZ Azerbaijan team to wear Scervino at 2012 Olympics
US Zensah launches super thin socks
GB SealSkinz appoints new account manager
28 February 2012
AU Billabong says no to offer from private equity firm
FR France to celebrate Wool Week in October
NZ NZ: Ridgeline sponsors Project Kiwi
SG Noble Group reports decreased profits due to cotton
SE Haglöfs appoints new board chairman
27 February 2012
CH Clariant earns Ecolabel status for denim solution
US Keen launches its lightest sandal to date
DE Puma aims to rival adidas in football
KR Columbia appoints Korean subsidiary manager
JP Teijin to supply nanofibre for cycling gloves
24 February 2012
FR CELC sets up new linen club
FR France: Go Sport gets EUR30m capital boost
MZ Mozambique joins Cotton made in Africa initiative
SG DyStar signs up to UN Global Compact
CH EOCA opens up public vote for conservation projects
23 February 2012
DE Jack Wolfskin sales up by more than 20%
AU Wool blends excite Concept III
US Woolrich appoints new merchandising director
NO Helly Hansen launches catwalk campaign
CN Michael Jordan takes Chinese apparel company to court
22 February 2012
FR Slight fall in PV visitor numbers
ID DyStar announces plant closure in Indonesia
CA Helly Hansen wins protective pouch contract
US Nike launches knitted trainer
US Adidas signs Robert Griffin III
21 February 2012
US REI announces two senior appointments
IN India demolishes dyeing units
US Workboots brand adds Poron protection
AU Billabong considers takeover bid
GH Ghanaian hip-hop artist to launch clothing line
20 February 2012
IN CITI calls for action on synthetic fibres in India
DE EOCA announces total raised at ispo 2012
US Former Reebok and adidas vice-president sets up new agency
GB JJB Sports decline slows
CN ANTA reports 12% profit increase
17 February 2012
AU Earnings down for Billabong
ES Buff announces first winter clothing collection
IT Senior Prato figure points to different environmental priorities
FR New software R&D director for Lectra
IT NewLife in cinema spotlight
16 February 2012
BR Polyester conference to take place in São Paulo
US Record revenues for VF
CH Textile chemicals sales fall for Clariant
DE Puma says shoes and accessories boosted sales in 2011
SE Haglöfs sets up Japan subsidiary
15 February 2012
AE AWI will launch new Cool Wool campaign in Dubai
GB Speakers announced for innov-ex conference
DE Kelheim-Hohenstein project aims to improve moisture management in clothes
US Cotton Council president for 2012 named
US Eddie Bauer CEO to step down
14 February 2012
CN Li Ning closes its first US store after only two years
FR Lacoste to expand in Canada
DE Adidas targets teenage girls
US US apparel imports up in value but down in volume
AU Australia set for cotton record despite rain
13 February 2012
CH Sanitized promotes marketing manager to CEO position
US Keen CEO invited to the White House
GB SealSkinz celebrates ISO success
NG Nike sends Nigerian Olympiad to US for training
US US farmers to plant 13.6 acres of cotton in 2012
10 February 2012
JP Mount Fuji inspires trail shoe collection
US Specialist lacross clothing brand changes hands
GB American Apparel opens new store in Manchester
HK Hohenstein offers "something different" in Hong Kong
GB SATRA research behind new slip test for footwear in the US
09 February 2012
CA Forzani boost for Canadian Tire
CN Chinese farmers could plant nearly 10% less cotton in 2012
US Pantone announces fashion colour report for autumn 2012
IT Yamaha Factory Racing signs Saucony as footwear supplier
NL Nike to use DyeCoo’s waterless dyeing technology
08 February 2012
NZ 2XU signs up pro triathlete as brand ambassador
KR New dyeable elastane from Hyosung
US Eddie Bauer uses Cordura fabric in First Ascent line
GB UK Olympic athletes face tricky sponsorship situation
CN China buys 2.5m tons of cotton for reserve
07 February 2012
AQ Montane hails “impressive and inspiring” Antarctic skier
IT Vibram wins recognition from REI two years running
AU Australia: bumper cotton crop unaffected by rain
CN Li Ning to reduce staff to cut costs
US Pro-tec uses Outlast in VonZipper helmet
06 February 2012
JP New lightweight zip from YKK
IT PrimaLoft makes sales appointment for southern Europe
US Stampede for Nike shoes closes US shopping centre
GB Aston Villa FC signs £15m kit deal with Macron
US Under Armour CEO sells over $10m in stock
03 February 2012
SG DyStar joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition
US Polartec names 2012 college prize winner
TW Taiwan selects 20 textile firms for export promotion
GB New fabrics and mobile technology from corporate clothing specialist
US Salomon to open flagship US store
02 February 2012
NL Green chemistry to kick off UTECH Europe 2012
US Former Patagonia exec becomes apparel VP at Columbia
CH Strong Rieter figures for 2011 despite uncertainty
NL Growth for ASICS Europe
IN Lectra announces new investment in India
01 February 2012
GB Merrell launches updated UK parks passport scheme
CH Sustainable Apparel Rating tool set for mid-year launch
JP Toray nominated for ispo award for 'hybrid engineering' project
IT Briko develops new Dryarn underwear collection with Nocentini
FI Amer Sports: another group posts record figures for 2011

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