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November 2015

30 November 2015
ES Spanish outdoor footwear manufacturer celebrates 50 years
CO Colombia to appeal WTO ruling in dispute with Panama
DE Vaude voted Germany’s most sustainable brand Free Content
ZW Zimbabwean government aims to revive cotton farming
GB Foot health technology provider makes senior appointments
27 November 2015
SG DyStar launches new web-based tool to help customers choose well
ES CTCR promises footwear breakthrough from milk waste
BR Change of ownership for Havaianas maker
US Patagonia repeats appeal to repair, not buy new
HK Swimwear brands unite under new WFSGI Aquatics Committee Free Content
26 November 2015
FR Patagonia CEO to join leaders in Paris during COP21
US Microban targets outdoor industry with antimicrobial product Free Content
FR CELC celebrates anniversary with spotlight on flax pioneers
VN Figures show Vietnam is becoming more important for Pou Chen
SE Abacus hopes to repeat Ryder Cup retail success in 2016 and 2018
25 November 2015
US El Niño conditions create rocketing snowsports sales in Western US Free Content
US Appointments at Wolverine cement apparel ambitions
DE Record numbers at Performance Days
CH Better Cotton boosted farmer numbers by 79% last year
US Sports and outdoor innovation accolade for Coolcore
24 November 2015
IT European textile companies are becoming more innovative, says EURATEX Free Content
BD ILO says new round of garment factory inspections in Bangladesh is complete
IT Crowds up by 20% at ITMA
US Confident Foot Locker sees sales rise in third quarter
NO Adidas man to look after Haglöfs in Norway
23 November 2015
IN Less talk, more action from Textile Exchange members
SE Lindex joins Canopy campaign to protect endangered forests
US Patagonia to say goodbye to “nasty” neoprene for ever
IT Vibram extends FiveFingers range with new wool product
US ‘Significant advancements’ lead to 3D printed midsole from New Balance Free Content
20 November 2015
GB Doctorate for sports brand founder
US Now Nau has its own store in Portland
PT Joma to supply Portugal’s Olympic teams in Rio and Tokyo Free Content
GB New collection of technical sportswear from SuperDry
CH Archroma dyes used for Patagonia’s ‘eco’ denim
19 November 2015
ES Jeanologia eliminates ‘last harmful process for workers’ in denim production
US Five brands exclusively launch Gore’s lightest fabric yet Free Content
GB Pentland launches new research centre at University of Lancaster
US Saucony president to take up lifestyle group role at Wolverine
GB Outdoor industry to celebrate in Kendal
18 November 2015
US Gore introduces Thermium partners Free Content
FR French brand offers flax composite bike helmet
CA Nike executive takes ‘culture and talent’ role at Lululemon
DE BASF makes its largest investment ever at Ludwigshafen
FR Mode City and Interfilière make temporary move back to Lyon
17 November 2015
FR French group unveils smart shoe that changes colour Free Content
US Cotton production shrinks in US
DE BASF collaboration offers robust 3D printing materials
FR Athletic shoe market still growing in France, NPD Group says
GB New Pertex technology promises double the abrasion resistance
16 November 2015
IN ASICS makes an impression on India
BR Nike partners Rio to engage children in sport
DE Medical application for Freudenberg foam
AT Lenzing unveils strategy to boost cellulose fibres Free Content
CN Ever-Glory succumbs to pressures
13 November 2015
IT Moncler’s rapid ascent continues
IT ITMA under way in Milan after 20 year hiatus Free Content
JP Nike and Toray in top 100 innovators list
CH Rieter warns of low orders but concentrates on upgrades for spinners
GB New cotton association president takes hard line on defaulters
12 November 2015
TH Indorama makes polymer acquisition in Spain
US Sanitized names footwear partner and expands in US
AT Cellulose could be substituted by polyester, warns Lenzing Free Content
US ‘Dynamic leader’ leaves AAFA
IT Bluesign offers ITMA visitors a sneak preview of new online tool
11 November 2015
TW Growth continues for biggest sports shoe supplier Free Content
SE Thule’s focus on backpacks pays off
IT Vibram to take a tough line on counterfeiters
IT Italian company develops machines for Insqin and becomes Covestro partner
HK WFSGI finalises agenda for manufacturers forum
10 November 2015
GB EasyJet incorporates wearable tech into uniforms Free Content
ID Reef branches into ‘outside’ after rapid growth in sector
NL DSM Dyneema adds colour to its offering
SE The world will run out of land for cotton, H&M warns
US New report predicts the rise of “superhydrophobic” materials
09 November 2015
IT Jersey Lomellina heads into sportswear market with Lycra tie-up
US Oboz creates business analyst role for German outdoor enthusiast
JP Spiber and The North Face develop synthetic spider-silk parka
DE Puma to increase focus on female customers Free Content
NL Fresh ‘hybrid’ stretch denim from Invista
06 November 2015
SE Haglöfs wins supplier award
GB China’s one child policy can offer opportunities for footwear companies - BFA Free Content
US Merrell taps Tough Mudder market
SG DyStar adds to its Levafix ECO range of dyes
FR Kering flags up risks to cotton from climate change
05 November 2015
US Osprey builds marketing team
DE Adidas’ game plan results in ‘stellar’ third quarter Free Content
SE Freeskiers help Haglöfs design women’s collection
IT Italy: Textile machinery makers benefit from technical sector growth
HK SGS seeks to set up industry-wide testing protocol
04 November 2015
GB Luxury brand to build new weaving facility in Leeds
MX Mexico the bright spot for US cotton exports
ID Wages to rise by almost 15% in Jakarta
BJ Africa growing in importance as cotton exporter
DE Ski industry focuses on weight reduction and customisation Free Content
03 November 2015
JP Konica Minolta to use ITMA to introduce “step-change” in textile printing
FR New status means Techtera can offer tax advantages on new products
US Nike and Puma veteran heads to Deckers
IT Archroma to host innovation sessions at ITMA
US OMsignal launches R&D group to bring wearable tech to brands Free Content
02 November 2015
DE Cordura innovations on display at A+A
EG Egyptian billionaire buys stake in adidas
AT New head of corporate communications for Lenzing
CN Novel plant fibre and elastic zips take Performance Days awards Free Content
US Deckers enters ‘new phase’ as main brands falter in second quarter

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