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September 2012

28 September 2012
US Poole introduces full-cycle recycling programme
CN Chinese sportswear groups will be ‘first to recover’
US Finish Line signs deal for 450 concessions
IT Garmont adds new North American distribution partner
DE DyStar opens new European distribution centre
27 September 2012
DE H&M chooses alternative water-repellent product
GB University project will develop “advanced garments”
US Hincapie focuses on performance technology in latest range
GB Hi-Tec appeals for fundraisers for charity walks
FR Lacoste family feud grows as daughter named new president
26 September 2012
US Investment to help Dow Microbial Control commercialise its products
DE Autefa announces expansion
US Nike, Hurley and Converse pull out of US Open of Surfing
GB Bridgedale to fend off Antarctic frostbite
US Cotton Inc to host crop management seminar
25 September 2012
FR PPR appoints chief sustainability officer
BE Change is coming to EU regulations on antimicrobial treatment
PK Authority will help Pakistani sportswear firms
GB Liberty among UK companies developing performance fabrics
DE Nike granted injunction over adidas' Primeknit
24 September 2012
GB JJB calls in administrators
US Dow says new polyether polyol product is customer-driven
GB Running shoe brand chooses Pittards
IT Italian firm takes Première Vision’s top prize
IN Fila looks to fill adidas gap in India
21 September 2012
KR Korean company keen on Lafuma
MZ Hope for clothing and textiles in Mozambique
US Patagonia improves Capilene
GB New Balance celebrates 30 years of manufacturing in the UK
GB Digitl Ink to launch direct-to-fabric water-based inks
20 September 2012
JP Japan looks beyond China for apparel imports
CN VF looks for huge growth in Asia
LK Sri Lanka’s apparel sector receives boost from India
US Two new boot styles provide added ice grip
US DuPont offers several fibre developments
19 September 2012
US Bauer Performance Sports appoints new chairman
GB Berghaus campaign fosters spirit of adventure
DE Hohenstein tracks down sweat odours on fabric
US New products from Rocky Brands
DE Clariant expands C6 chemistry options for textile customers
18 September 2012
US Huntsman launches polyether system for soles
DE Jack Wolfskin joins fight against hazardous chemicals
AU Founders could sell Rip Curl
AR Adidas extends River Plate sponsorship until 2018
US City Sports appoints CEO
17 September 2012
US Venus Williams turns her hand to fashion
US IntelliSkin offers increased posture support
IT Mectex joins Adler Group
US Outdoor footwear veteran dies
PK Gas supply problems for Pakistani textile manufacturers
14 September 2012
IN World champions say no to new Nike design
DE Outdoor brand will ban PFOA
DE Emotions run high at adidas shoe launch
AG West Indies cricket team design Admiral-made kit
US Dickies chooses Cordura for workwear range
13 September 2012
IN India: state officials warn cotton crop has failed in Gujarat
NO Polartec and Unifi help Norrøna launch its first garment from PET bottles
FR Lacoste to put OrthoLite insoles in new footwear collection
US Eastern Mountain Sports offers US-made recycled range
AU ISC takes over as UK rugby club supplier
12 September 2012
IN Indian partner successfully produces bulk quantities of DyStar dye
US Revolution heads to Europe with dance firm purchase
SE Haglöfs urges customers to swap clothing, backpacks, shoes and stories
PK Karachi factory fire kills at least 246
JP Asics merges lifestyle brands to engage with youth
11 September 2012
GB Adidas kits are best-selling Olympic souvenir
DE TourNatur attracts 40,000 visitors
FI Finnish shoemaker gets top marks from Gore
US Search for speakers at Outdoor University
UZ International cotton fair to go ahead in Uzbek capital
10 September 2012
BD Apparel firms concerned over unrest in Bangladesh
US GoBe Golf debuts performance shoes
AU Adidas remains active in Australian rules
MZ Mozambique to grow GM cotton with China’s help
CA Lululemon is sticking with yoga and running
07 September 2012
DK Major restructuring at Danish footwear brand
US Dow to showcase PU innovation at Atlanta conference
US Quiksilver beats expectations in Q3
GB Shoe patch harnesses technology from defence industry
PK Chinese visit Pakistan to boost textile trade
06 September 2012
GB Sports Direct cashes in on ‘sporting summer’ with 20% rise in profits
US Gander Mountain to hire 400 as it extends footwear departments
GB Berghaus reports loss but focuses on overseas growth
US Timberland chooses Cordura for jeans, shorts and jacket
SE Greenpeace congratulates H&M and attacks Gore
05 September 2012
GB OIA to promote campaign at Westminster
US Rossignol names new president for North America
IT Newlife launches yarn for high-tech jackets
AU Collingwood claims clothing first for Australian rules
GB First UK retail presence for Mountain Hardwear
04 September 2012
US Senior appointments at Woolrich
DE Bread & Butter to cull exhibitors for a more streamlined show
SE H&M bans water repellent chemical
JP Teijin to reorganise its fibre company
US Zumiez plans 50 new stores as Q2 sales rise 20%
03 September 2012
IN Tamil Nadu to invest millions upgrading textile facilities
VN Vietnam could become wool processing hub
GB Nike to replace Umbro for England football kit
BD Bangladesh aims for tenfold growth in apparel exports to China
GB Rapha wins Sky Pro Cycling contract

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