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August 2015

28 August 2015
GB UK government launches consultation to strengthen sport
AU Billabong posts first profit since 2011 Free Content
DE U-turn on bike industry innovations
SE Space travel provides inspiration for sportswear Free Content
27 August 2015
‘Excellent feedback’ from Eurobike’s Demo Day
MU Gerber enlisted to help modernise Mauritius’ apparel industry
US Digitally printed textile firm secures $25m investment
US Outdoor Retailer to remain in Salt Lake City Free Content
CA Xeros expands near-waterless cleaning internationally
26 August 2015
CH HeiQ celebrates 10th anniversary
US Gore to invest $15m in ‘new approaches’ to DWR Free Content
PE Surf brand to expand in Peru, Chile and Colombia
VN Growth slows for Vietnam’s textile exports
25 August 2015
AT China’s environmental policy helps Lenzing’s profits rise
SE Expansion on the cards for OrganoClick
SE H&M hopes to inspire at World Water Week Free Content
US Foot Locker’s second-quarter profits rise 30%
24 August 2015
GB SATRA creates water abrasion test for footwear
US Outdoor Industry Association revamps board Free Content
US Mount Vernon meets demand for expanded flame-resistant fabric offering
TW Taiwanese sportswear supplier sets record
21 August 2015
CN Puma expands Bolt’s shoes to cross-training
SG More than 200 new colours from Huntsman and Pantone
SE H&M ‘closes the loop’ with recycled denim Free Content
AR Patagonia keeps Argentinean merino in marketing messages
SE Swedish brand will supply waterproofs to Europe’s Ryder Cup team
20 August 2015
GB Arc’teryx prepares to open London flagship store
ES Double-digit growth for Spanish textiles and apparel in first half
US 3D-printed shoe company aims to inspire young designers
US Fresh developments from spider silk maker Free Content
DE Pep Guardiola to represent Gore-Tex
19 August 2015
KH Factory owners to resist wage increase in Cambodia
ES Meryl to launch women’s fabrics division
DE Outdoor sector is weakening - Mammut Free Content
CN China’s ‘transformation’ presents opportunities for Gerber
HK WFGSI Forum: VF exec to discuss reducing labour
18 August 2015
GB Barbour launches Rugby World Cup capsule collection
AR Patagonia drops wool supplier following video controversy
DE Eurobike launch for Gore’s latest laminate Free Content
CN Sportswear rises up agenda in Shanghai
US Mizuno USA opens multi-million dollar facility
17 August 2015
JP Japanese patent process to wash ‘dry clean’ clothes in liquid
DE Adidas employees test workplace concepts Free Content
AR Ovis 21 withdraws certification from “cruel treatment” sheep farm
IN Exports of Indian cotton fall 50%
CN Li Ning confident of return to profit in 2015 after better H1
14 August 2015
US Bemis launches products, teams up with Cordura Free Content
AR Patagonia defends Argentinean wool supplier, but will investigate welfare criticisms
CH Freitag to launch 100% compostable jeans
CN Invista’s Foshan plant wins environmental award
ES South American flavour to Momad’s swimwear
13 August 2015
TW Yue Yuen’s sales rise 5% in July
US REI appoints chief information officer
VN Vinatex to start sourcing polyester fibre from its home market
PA Skechers turns focus on Latin America after ‘incredible growth’ Free Content
CA World’s largest succinic acid site offers greener prospect for textiles
12 August 2015
CH Mammut rated as a ‘Leader’ by Fair Wear Foundation
SE Abacus offers early fitting for likely Solheim Cup golfers
CN ‘Glut of manufacturing capacity in sportswear’ – 361 Degrees Free Content
CN Chinese sportswear giant on the ascent
DE Vaude tightens standards for Green Shape label
11 August 2015
KR Shima Seiki to have seamless knitted garments on show in Seoul
FR French brands grateful for support from innovation clusters
US Patagonia calls on denim manufacturers to follow its lead
GB Descente targets footwear with UK outdoor brand purchase
IT Aquafil creates closed-loop manufacturing for Speedo’s swimwear Free Content
10 August 2015
SE ISO certifications for OrganoClick
IN North Indian mills consider cutting production
US Chemours launches renewably sourced DWR technology
US Ramtect shows wool insulation benefits at Outdoor Retailer
DE Adidas to exit golf? New strategy leads to ‘robust’ first-half growth Free Content
07 August 2015
IN Rains remove concerns for Indian cotton crop
VN Garment factory inspection programme to go ahead in Vietnam
JP Teijin turns focus on smart wearables at new development centre
US Gregory’s sales director returns after hiatus
GB Could carrot fibre be new material for sports gear? Free Content
06 August 2015
FR Now Under Armour signs up for soles from Michelin
JP Fusalp returns to Japan
GB Patagonia restructure continues with UK hire
VN Vietnam-EU deal to benefit sportswear and footwear companies
US NDP names top outdoor footwear brands Free Content
05 August 2015
CN A shift in the perception of wool? Free Content
GB New awards programme for UK’s outdoor sector
FR Message from Lectra seminar: Brands must collaborate as power shifts
US American & Efird names new chief executive
DE Spacetex 2030 finalists chosen
04 August 2015
US PrimaLoft to put brand partners’ products on display
NP Sherpa Adventure Gear offers thank-you for earthquake relief contributions
NP Yak wool brand launches in US
US Record second quarter for Columbia
CN China: Outdoor industry ‘pulls together’ as growth slows Free Content
03 August 2015
FR Salomon adds two athletes to its international team
IT Archroma eyes digital printing sector with ‘pioneering’ inks Free Content
US Dip for Ugg but Deckers CEO remains confident
US Call for feedback on Organic Content Standard
CN Shanghai fair to include new high-performance activewear fabrics zone

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