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May 2015

29 May 2015
BE Technical textile start-ups feature at Euratex roundtable
FR Growth for online sales of sporting goods in Europe
US Gerber launches 3D visualisation modules for designers and pattern makers
CN Steadily-growing Belle predicts positive outlook for sportswear in China Free Content
US Diversifying UGG offering drives record sales at Deckers
28 May 2015
US Industries clamour for SLIPS oil-repellent coating technology Free Content
US Senior management shake-up continues at Columbia
DE ‘Industrie 4.0’ driving Texprocess success
VN ILO to help in new garment factory inspection programme in Vietnam
BR Brazil allegation brings Nike into FIFA corruption crisis
27 May 2015
CH Adidas stands by football after dramatic FIFA arrests
EG Growth for Egyptian cotton
DE Aquafil creates ‘green carpet’ for sustainability awards
CN Turmoil at Chinese sportswear brand Exceed Free Content
GB UK's outdoor sector outlined in OIA report
26 May 2015
ES Nylstar owner takes control of fibre manufacturer
IT CMP chooses Dryarn for its new second-layer collection
IT New general manager for Vibram Free Content
US Record profits for Foot Locker in first quarter
AT Lenzing scoops two sustainability awards
22 May 2015
BE Farmers' cooperative deal could push Crailar into profitability
AU Lenzing’s savings paying off with doubling of profit for first quarter Free Content
SG Huntsman’s black AVITERA dye completes spectrum
GB Design award for Polartec
US New marketing director for baselayer brand
21 May 2015
DE Kiian unveils fluorescent dyes for sportswear
NL Dutch designer creates novel way to shine in Nike 10K race Free Content
ES Archroma updates include traceability tool for 'eco-dyed' garments
DE European Outdoor Group launches sustainability webinar programme
US New Hi-Tec boots reflect rugged lifestyle
20 May 2015
IN Archoma and Fusion join the Textile Exchange for GOTS’ first conference
US 3D printed fabric developers launch Kickstarter campaign Free Content
FR Most World Cup boots based on Arkema’s Pebax
SA Dow “sets expectations” for Sadara project at UTECH Europe
SE Haglöfs puts apparel into Trekking Pro range
19 May 2015
CN ISPO Shanghai promises a strong showing from Chinese and overseas brands
US SCL produces new range of footwear for Goodyear
DE OutDoor responds to demands for more space Free Content
KR Columbia hires for Korea
CN Ever-Glory succumbs to pressures with falling sales
18 May 2015
US Bluesign and Oeko-Tex success for PrimaLoft Silver Insulation Active
NL ZDHC hires sustainability expert to lead new entity
PK European delegation meets APTMA
US Reshoring Black Diamond revamps design strategy Free Content
GB European researchers claim breakthrough in wearable tech Free Content
15 May 2015
GB VF’s head of sourcing to speak at Leeds event
MX Joma opens its own store at Mexican Olympic headquarters
US Footlocker and Nike among FDRA winners
FR Flax industry embarks on €3.2m campaign
DE Vaude operations on track after fire Free Content
14 May 2015
US DuPont victorious in longrunning board battle Free Content
TW Big-brand supplier reports another 10% rise
ES Research project examines antimalarial foams for footwear
NL DSM Dyneema strengthens downstream operations
PH Fatalities in Philippines factory fire
13 May 2015
VN Vietnam may impose 2% duty on polyester fibre to avoid TTP disappointment
VN Vietnamese city turns down textile investment
CA Senior retail boss departs Lululemon
IT Rocketing revenues in all regions for Moncler
US World’s largest bio-based succinic acid plant nears completion Free Content
12 May 2015
ES AEQCT holds its fortieth annual symposium
IT Eurojersey scoops award; climber’s path takes dramatic turn
DE Noble Biomaterials finds sports potential for conductive textiles
SG DyStar and DyeCoo aim to bolster waterless dye technology Free Content
US FDRA 'most active in decades', says new chairman
11 May 2015
NL TenCate to sell technical textile ink business
US Sensoria puts it smart socks on sale to the public
AU ICAC winner credited with boosting Australia’s cotton yields
US Obama visits Nike headquarters to campaign on TPP trade deal Free Content
US Wrangler adds wicking properties to denim
08 May 2015
DE Techtextil sees 4.4% growth in visitor numbers
GB Berghaus becomes first UK outdoor brand to join bluesign
US Double launch of software updates from Gerber
US Senior appointment at Patagonia
CN Asia Outdoor ‘repositions’ following Knut Jaeger’s death Free Content
07 May 2015
ES Nylstar agreement means production continues at Puntiblond plant
FR Kering appoints new Action Sports chief executive
US REI expands reach with third distribution centre
TR Huntsman Textile Effects locks on to potential in Turkey
US Shareholders could decide future of DuPont as investors lock horns Free Content
06 May 2015
TH Outlast and Thai partner launch second-generation version of PCM acrylic fibre
US Sports apparel remains a key area for X-Static
CN China: WWF water management plan for vast textiles cluster
DE Footwear growth shows Puma 'on right path'
DE Adidas makes ‘successful’ start and backtracks on Reebok Free Content
05 May 2015
IT Siretessile says anti-odour functionality is “all in the fibre”
AT Lenzing takes Tencel into shoes
US Better Cotton cements contract sanctity with ICA pledge
US ‘Tangible progress’ for ZDHC group Free Content
US Columbia revises outlook on record first-quarter sales
01 May 2015
US VF Corporation remains confident about 2015 after Q1 results
PL Call for papers for 2016 Textile Institute World Conference
BE European textile companies generate €165bn in 2014 Free Content
HK Former Pentland director joins WFSGI in Asia
BR Students lend a hand to Brazilian brands

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