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November 2016

30 November 2016
CH UEFA opens new dialogue with sports brands on kit regulations
SE Carin Koch backs call to bring more women to golf
US US company launches lightweight heated down jacket Free Content
US Patagonia to donate $10 million from Black Friday sales
US Mizuno USA adds to performance footwear team
29 November 2016
TW Desma managing director addresses WFSGI forum
CH New version of bluesign bluefinder available
GB Project opens opportunities for wearable electronics Free Content
DE Karl Mayer invests in new showrooms
FR Blossom Première Vision to return in December
28 November 2016
US New paddlesports event announced
CA Lululemon turns to Brazilian textile artist
KH Better Factories Cambodia programme extended
US Researchers create fibres that can flex like muscles Free Content
GB JD Sports to increase outdoor offering with new acquisition
25 November 2016
FR Prominent athletes to mark Arc’teryx store opening in Chamonix
NL New guidelines for wastewater treatment from ZDHC
CA 37.5 technology to feature in tailored clothing range Free Content
TW Taiwan Textile Federation eyes India
NL Brazilian textile company sets up European base
24 November 2016
CO Colombia relents on Panama tariffs
LK Sri Lanka plans textile cluster
IT Giordana returns to cycling World Tour with Astana kit deal
US Osprey names new president
IT Novatech chief executive to remain as FESI president Free Content
23 November 2016
NO Gunter Pauli pays tribute to The North Face founder
GB New study says minimalist shoes offer less injury risk
US Patagonia to donate Black Friday revenue Free Content
IL Tefron relocates North American HQ
AU Billabong looks to sell smaller brands
22 November 2016
US Performance shoes are the prime target this Thanksgiving
CN China will be the winner after TPP demise
GB Stoll’s research project with university is more than just hot air
US US ski market flat at $4.7 billion in 2015-2016
CN Lectra marks “new milestone” with Chinese textile firm Free Content
21 November 2016
US Four new styles from Coldpruf
AU Sheep farmers move away from wool
DE Invista relaunches Lycra Sport at Performance Days Free Content
US BASF to use shale gas to increase MDI production
TW Athletic shoe boost for Yue Yuen
18 November 2016
US Automation can help eliminate defects in performance footwear
CN China’s most famous mountaineer confirms climbing’s popularity
DE Adidas unveils shoe with new ‘silk-like’ upper
IT Pontetorto claims ‘world first’ with new polyamide fleece Free Content
US Persistence pays off for WL Gore
17 November 2016
DE WL Gore celebrates the lasting legacy of the coffee-cup test
FR Lighter-weight stretch material from JRC-Reflex
US VF exceeds carbon emissions target Free Content
VN Shima Seiki boosts presence in Vietnam
AU Australian brand BLK in receivership
16 November 2016
US Lighthouse is about much more than ‘made in the US’, Under Armour says
CN FESI speaks up on counterfeit goods sales in China
US Nike self-lacing shoes available in December
IT Increase in Italian machinery exports
DE Rudolf rewarded for eco-friendly water repellent agents Free Content
15 November 2016
CH Two more outdoor brands become bluesign partners
NZ New Zealand’s parliament passes act approving ‘dead-in-the-water’ TPP
GB Brands commit to sustainable clothing programme Free Content
US Huntsman shuffles leadership team
KR Skechers eyes expanded presence in South Korea
14 November 2016
DE Freudenberg develops PU-based foam for wound care
IT Directa Plus takes a step closer to textiles with membrane acquisition
US University develops textile that absorbs pollutants Free Content
NL ZDHC programme names technology partner
ES Momad events to separate again in 2017
11 November 2016
US New tradeshow calendar a worry for SIA
KR Google has competition in smart clothing race Free Content
US Rose Marcario to give keynote speech in Salt Lake City
FR Cordura unveils fruits of collaboration with French students
PH A&E announces new partner in the Philippines
10 November 2016
FR Lectra launches “smart” version of Vector solution
JP Teijin Frontier develops new water-repellent fabric
US Outdoor Retailer announces new tradeshow calendar Free Content
FR New Odlo shop in Chamonix
BE FESI to set up integrity code of conduct for sporting goods industry
09 November 2016
CN Li Ning aims to be part of China’s ski boom
GB Pertex picks up Derryck Draper Award for CS10
NL Circle Economy secures further funding Free Content
US Hanes targets “organic growth” with anti-odour technology
CA Canada to host children’s fashion exhibition
08 November 2016
NO Norwegian brands can be “a role model”
DE BASF pledges big investment in plastic additives
US Patagonia steps up use of recycled materials Free Content
KH Cambodian garment workers urged to stay in the country
CA Lululemon bolsters men’s design team
07 November 2016
DE Adidas ocean waste project extends to performance products Free Content
TR Intertek expands services available at Istanbul lab
US Sales rise at Hanesbrands despite activewear dip
BE Almost 60% of Europe’s PET bottles now being recycled
SN Swimmer starts attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean
04 November 2016
TW Kingwhale and Hornwood confirm new North Carolina joint venture
JP Asics to continue global expansion despite sales downturn
ES Nylstar restarts production
CN Anta targets boxing market with big-name signing Free Content
CH Bluesign to have new CEO in 2017
03 November 2016
IT Oberalp marketing director joins electronics firm
PK Water usage on the agenda at ICAC meeting
DE Solid start for new adidas CEO
BE Sports bodies must return to “the pure joy of competition”
US Volcom unveils “ocean friendly” swimsuit range Free Content
02 November 2016
US Rogers’ ‘Mr Poron’ retires
FI When autumn leaves start to fall
US Head of Puma North America to retire
SE Lindex launches ‘Even Better Denim’
GB New Balance committed to the UK Free Content
01 November 2016
GB All shoes will have their own IP address, academic says
NZ Adidas unveils “strongest ever” rugby jersey Free Content
SG US acquisition will broaden DyStar’s portfolio
BD Bangladesh plans new testing lab
SE Thule sales rise despite dip in the Americas

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