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April 2016

29 April 2016
IN China wage increase could create 1.2 million jobs Free Content
US VF reports revenue of $2.8 billion in Q1
AU Hanesbrands agrees Pacific Brands deal
HK Woolmark Company opens new resource centre in Hong Kong
CH Bluesign approval for new Sciessent technology
28 April 2016
DK Planet Textiles 2016 line-up completed
US Timberland sets sustainability goals Free Content
GB Team GB reveal Olympic kit
GB Pentland Brands makes 2016 ‘Best Workplaces’ list
US FDRA hopeful over new tariff reduction bill
27 April 2016
BE Avery Dennison makes European acquisition
US OIA announces new member of its leadership team
JP Teijin launches outdoor clothing range
LK World Bank publishes Sri Lanka report Free Content
SE Thule registers sales growth in Q1
26 April 2016
DE Invista workshops a new component of Performance Days
US Date change for North West Materials show
ID European companies to invest in Indonesia
US Russell Brands T-shirt to use Dow technology
DE Adidas to remove plastic bags from stores Free Content
25 April 2016
BE Inditex reinforces its trade union policies
FR Puma’s ongoing growth contributes to Kering’s 7% rise in Q1
US Nike makes management changes
IN Mizuno inks deal for India sales
GB Intertek opens UK’s largest testing lab Free Content
22 April 2016
DE Puma sales rise in first quarter
US Deckers names president of fashion lifestyle Free Content
DE Adidas sues ECCO over three-stripe trademark
US Vestis restructuring spells the end for Sports Chalet
DE Sympatex sells Ploucquet
21 April 2016
IT Directa Plus receives skin-safe certification for its graphene-enhanced fabrics
NL Two new contributors to ZDHC
ES Increase in Spanish garment and textile exports
GB UK retail sales fall
US Under Armour reports increased Q1 revenues Free Content
20 April 2016
DE Puma says it will launch “held back” NRGY shoes following court success Free Content
US Wetsuit brand to move into boards
US Trade groups announce date for ‘Imports Work’ week 2016
BE European textile industry to boost competitiveness
ID SGS opens new testing lab in Indonesia
19 April 2016
US Mizuno US promotes Mark O’Brien
AU Glove brand sold to Australian snow apparel firm
IN Indian exports decline again in March
SE Swedish company makes cotton recycling breakthrough
GB UK university takes lead on 3D printed fashion Free Content
18 April 2016
NP REI funds new disaster relief centre in Nepal
HK WFSGI’s devotion to social responsibility attracts Asian manufacturer
TW Taiwan companies seek to tap into Indian market
US USITC investigating textile imports from Nepal
DE Adidas unveils 2020 sustainability goals Free Content
15 April 2016
SG Two new Huntsman dyes as demand for polyamide grows
NO Helly Hansen to upgrade its use of Gerber software
FR EuroSIMA creates scheme to help young businesses
CN US says China to scrap export subsidies
DE Puma to help suppliers in emerging markets Free Content
14 April 2016
US Under Armour signs historic deal with Godolphin Free Content
US Saucony names global footwear VP
US Hanesbrands wins EPA excellence award
JP Asahi Kasei forms new Materials business
GB Athleisure drives double-digit growth for JD Sports
13 April 2016
FR Fusalp announces partnership with Throat Threads Free Content
US First Smart Fabrics Summit held in Washington
ES Oysho joins forces with Spanish gymnastic stars
US OrthoLite agrees New York Yankees deal
TW Strong first quarter for Pou Chen
12 April 2016
US New Balance releases 3D printed running shoe Free Content
DE Sympatex and Sinterama to show off ‘New Life’ laminates in Munich
DK Former White House advisor to attend Planet Textiles 2016
US FDRA expresses “surprise and disappointment” at New Balance TPP decision
NL New European HQ for Under Armour
11 April 2016
IN Zeven to provide kit for IPL side
IN Manufacturing drive underway in northeastern India
US Under Armour pair with Spieth for footwear range Free Content
FR French ideas at Techtextil North America
CN New dyeing concept from DyStar
08 April 2016
KR Nike removes Air Jordan 12 from Korean market
US Sock manufacturer celebrates road to Damascus
IT Levi’s adopts Econyl recycled yarn
IT HanesBrands plans for global growth with Champion purchase
CN US shoe imports from China lowest in 17 years Free Content
07 April 2016
DE Puma snaps up former adidas man
GB UK’s most expensive golf bag goes on sale
US Patagonia taking repair scheme to Europe Free Content
BF Burkina Faso sues Monsanto over reported cotton quality decline
RW Rwandan government to double garment import taxes to aid domestic production
06 April 2016
CH Formal launch of Oeko-Tex’s Eco Passport for textile chemicals
US Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition outlines networking events
CH Fred Perry uses fabric from Schoeller in new bomber jacket
DE Textile-dyeing project scoops top award in Green Chemistry Challenge
SE Swedish government courts rapidly growing Organoclick Free Content
05 April 2016
DE Nike head of communications to leave
US US pledges $75m for high-tech textiles institute
US Footwear market to grow 2.5% until 2023 - report
ES Joma enjoys West Indies World Cup double
US Nike offers glimpse at redesigned headquarters Free Content
04 April 2016
CN Football helps boost sports footwear and apparel sales in China
US Alvanon names new mentorship programme winner
LK World Bank says a million people a month enter apparel industry in South Asia Free Content
NO Bergans creates new role in US
US US cotton export forecast “seems achievable”
01 April 2016
IN IAF selects venue for World Fashion Convention
GB Change at the top for Outdoor Industries Association
FR Companies offer scholarships to new ITECH Textile Materials degree
HK Chinese supplier becomes more important to Mountain Force Free Content
GB UKFT supports 330 designers at Paris Fashion Week

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