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July 2012

31 July 2012
US Antigua Group launches first tennis apparel line
HU Nike launches flagship Budapest store
DE Optimistic outlook for Puma brand at PPR
US New Reserv collection at Reef
DE Adidas to outfit Grand Valley State athletes
30 July 2012
US Polartec kits out Big City Mountaineers
IT Thermore celebrates 40 years in business
CA First Lululemon Texprint Award winners chosen
DK Nordisk launches organic cotton tent range
US Q4 sales and income decline at Unifi
27 July 2012
US Sales up 8% at Columbia Sportswear
CN Invista opens first China-based research centre
IT Italy’s Olympic volleyball kit features ResistexCarbon
US Rogers aims new Poron product at athletic footwear
CH Q2 increase in sales for Clariant
26 July 2012
US High raw material costs hit Unifi results
EG Egyptian Olympic committee blames Chinese distributor for fake clothing
US Mountain running apparel unveiled at La Sportiva
GB New sports brand to manufacture in UK
US Everlast unveils US Olympic boxing gear
25 July 2012
IT New study will examine clothes sizes in Italy
CH Rieter posts poor H1 figures but is confident for the long term
ZA Added capacity at Sappi to benefit Lenzing
US Gerber takes YuniquePLM to Outdoor Retailer
GB New ecommerce strategy at Quiksilver
24 July 2012
KR South Korea extends anti-dumping on polyester yarn
BD Fabric manufacturers face a struggle in Bangladesh
NL Tanatex becomes bluesign partner
US Fele introduces skate shoe brand
NL Bos Group takes on O’Neill brand in Europe
23 July 2012
IN Invista takes T279W fibre to India
US Victor unveils sustainable FR fabric
US SGS affirms XTIO2's anti-germ fabric coating claims
CN Adidas will close its only factory in China
BR Brazilian authorities ask for Chinese help to set up new textiles cluster
20 July 2012
DE Puma predicts fall in H1 earnings
US Energy Athletic expands performance apparel range
CH Oeko-Tex launches sustainability award
US OIWC appoints new executive director
BE New Huntsman TPU product suits safety shoes
19 July 2012
US Timberland acquisition gives VF a 45% increase in Q2 outdoor sales
CH EOCA Names 2012 Conservation Champions
AU Five fresh wool blends at New Merino
TR Texworld USA to host Turkish pavilion
CN Li-Ning to provide kit for Alcatraz sports event
18 July 2012
DE Jack Wolfskin publishes supplier report
IT Italy: technical underwear range available to all
DE Adidas uses Bayer’s Impranil coating for Olympic wear
US AATCC to hold colour management workshop
CH OutDoor award for Schoeller’s corkshell technology
17 July 2012
TH Thai textile exports predicted to fall
US Polartec chief executive steps aside
ID Adidas rejects “poverty wages” accusations
ES Spanish division rescues MBT UK
US Mizuno launches interactive project for runners
16 July 2012
NO Helly Hansen hopes new majority shareholder will help it grow
DE OutDoor attracts new record attendance despite economy
US Callaway Golf to cut staff numbers
GB Tottenham kit features Under Armour technology
US US Olympic gear to be made in America
13 July 2012
SE OutDoor Award for new Haglöfs jacket
CA Cordura supports attempt to row across the Arctic Ocean
NL New North America distributor for ThermoCool
US Tommy Bahama reveals ambitious expansion plans
US PrimaLoft makes senior appointment
12 July 2012
CN DyStar expands indigo production capacity in Nanjing
GB Trekmates glove wins 2012 OutDoor Award for accessories
CA Innovation is key for Nike’s Canadian athletes
GB Gola acquires two boardwear brands
AT Lenzing extends management board contract
11 July 2012
CN Polyester prices down by 20% in China
DE New public relations push for PrimaLoft in Europe
US Teva shoe line uses P3 technology
US VF Outdoor opens California HQ
NL Tanatex Chemicals extends textile finishing range
10 July 2012
US Record Q2 revenue for Wolverine Worldwide
IT New distribution partner in Benelux countries for Garmont
TW Olympic sales to benefit Taiwanese sport shoe makers
US Former president rejoins Nike’s Jordan Brand
CA NAT’s Crailar fibre redefined
09 July 2012
DE New Hohenstein study will help make sure sports and safety gloves fit
IT Maserati expands sports footwear range
US Hibbett Sports to build new wholesale and logistics unit
GB JJB chairman steps down
FR Invista presents Lycra fibre W fabrics at Interfilière
06 July 2012
CN Record attendance at ITMA Asia 2012
SG Evonik to build new PA12 plant in Singapore
IT Interfilière to feature Rhodia and Fulgar's Emana yarn
AT Lenzing makes top five of Vönix Sustainability Index
CN Li Ning CEO steps down
05 July 2012
GB Toetoe adds cycling to its sports socks range
JP New Balance to use Teijin nanofibre
CN Visitor numbers up 12% at ITMA + CITME
CH Sustainability the key theme at ICAC meeting
HK Peak Sports says economic climate in China is becoming challenging
04 July 2012
AT Lenzing wins approval for new Tencel factory
DE Textile output down in Germany
US Microsoft Gold recertifies Gerber
US Structural changes at Eastman following Solutia acquisition
JP Teijin Fibers to appear at Interfilière
03 July 2012
DE Oeko-Tex wins Ideas award
US Former WRAP chief executive joins ICG
GB Rab uses eVent DVL fabrics for rainwear
US DyStar and Tuscarora team up
DE Trevira introduces new moisture control fibre
02 July 2012
GB New shorts, please, for Andy Murray
FR New generation of cutters from Lectra
US Latest Zensah innovations at IDEA convention
FR UCMTF declares war on textile technology copycats
US Bulwark workwear uses Polartec’s FR technology

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