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June 2016

30 June 2016
CN Adidas to support grassroots sport in China
AT Dachstein to present colour-changing shoe
FR Lectra expands product lifecycle technology Free Content
DE EOCA to plant two million trees to mark anniversary
DE Adidas one of 50 footwear brands now using Gore-Tex Surround
29 June 2016
GB UK consumers express a preference for cotton
DE EOG and Textile Exchange to launch wool standard together
KR Hyosung launching odour neutralising elastane
US Under Armour opens manufacturing and design centre Free Content
US Nike misses revenue projections
28 June 2016
US ColdPruf completes its Silvadur antimicrobial “upgrade”
DE Three German brands sign up for Fairtrade textile standard
ES Swimwear to feature prominently at upcoming MOMAD Metropolis
VN Smartphone app to improve Vietnam’s labour standards
IT Thermore presents 100% recycled insulation for apparel Free Content
27 June 2016
DE OutDoor 2016 to focus on CSR
CA Canada to host textile trade show
FR French ski federation signs up Odlo
Trio of themes for TITAS anniversary edition Free Content
US Patagonia hails hemp
24 June 2016
US Nike teams up with Federer for fashion range
DE Kering chief says Puma is not for sale
US Patagonia essay highlights microfibre pollution Free Content
23 June 2016
BE FESI updates agreement to tackle online sale of fake goods
IN Boost for Indian textiles and apparel sector
CH Hohenstein pitches into Swiss football shirt debate
US Timberland to develop green spaces Free Content
US US fabrics body endorses Trans-Pacific Partnership
22 June 2016
DK Head of sustainability at Novozymes receives UN honour
CA A first for Arc’teryx: trail-running shoes
US Responsible Wool Standard released
GH Ghana to invest $4 million in textile training
US Performancewear brands to use Polartec cooling fabric Free Content
21 June 2016
CN Cleantech says investment will lead to “next-generation” dyeing technology
US Wolverine welcomes defence policy as good news for Saucony
DE Adidas extends deal with German national football team
BD Bangladesh garment factories ordered to close
US Columbia presents eco-friendly jacket Free Content
20 June 2016
FR Home team success will be good news for sports brands
CH X-Bionic wastes no time in offering new Swiss shirt option
FR Puma investigating shirt malfunctions
PK Pakistan to train youth in garment making Free Content
IT Increase in buyers at Pitti Uomo
17 June 2016
MX SGS relocates textile testing lab
FR New Premiere Vision show offers season previews
SE H&M launches sportswear range Free Content
US University of Colorado study offers big boost to Cocona
US Change at the top for Nike basketball in NBA contract build-up
16 June 2016
ES Samsung creates cap for blind swimmers Free Content
DE Terrot signs first deal in Iran
DE Vaude appoints former Mammut man
FR Wearable technology firm takes fan shirts to Europe
US Nester Hosiery promotes from within for new chief executive
15 June 2016
MG Madagascar to welcome Origin Africa trade fair
US Nike turns to Louis Vuitton for latest design collaboration
US SDS appoints sustainability officer Free Content
DE BASF publishes new materials selection guide
FR French athletes will use BV Sport compression garments at Rio 2016
14 June 2016
BE EPSI hosts cross-border conference
CN ‘Made in China 2025’ seeks collaboration with Germany
NL Dutch project looks at making biopolyester from sugar
US Report predicts Amazon will soon lead apparel sales
IN India’s textile minister positive for future of sector Free Content
13 June 2016
US HanesBrands announces new chief executive
GB Gola goes for flat-knit upper
JP Techtera to host symposium in Japan
DE New moisture-management technology from Rudolf Free Content
IT New Vibram “wrapping-sole” shoe on show at Pitti Uomo
10 June 2016
US Industry experts find a Patagonia acquisition of Polartec hard to imagine
ZW Zimbabwe traders have South Africa in their sights
SE Polygiene and White Sierra partner to deliver odour-free apparel
LK Project targets empowerment of Sri Lanka’s women
SE Ibrahimovic launches activewear range Free Content
09 June 2016
US Tagging specialist branches out into synthetic fibres
US Nike to continue Sharapova sponsorship despite ban Free Content
CA Lululemon reports jump in sales
DE BASF puts new propylene factory plan on hold
GB Thread manufacturer acquires software company
08 June 2016
VN Ho Chi Minh City to host second Vietnam Textile Summit
US Workers’ representatives want Patagonia to acquire Polartec
US USDA to help cotton producers amid price slump
GB UK university develops material that changes colour under force Free Content
LR Liberia to build modern textile centre
07 June 2016
GB Sports Direct founder blames online shopping for warehouse problems
AU Research puts Billabong at the top in surfwear
US First manufacturers certified to Global Traceable Down Standard
TR Turkey and China drive growth in textile production Free Content
CN Nike supporting drive to make Chinese children more active
06 June 2016
BD Bangladesh cuts corporate tax on apparel
IN India inaugurates latest garment centre
US Huntsman names new textiles head
SE Haglöfs happy with its anti-odour decision
CH Ocean waste-derived uniforms appeal to Swatch
03 June 2016
CH WFSGI renews its commitment to Olympic Movement
NZ Lydia Ko among golfers to take to the Boa closure system
CA Founder says Lululemon is missing out
US Timberland to use fabric from responsible manufacturer
US Levi’s fellowship will reward sustainability Free Content
02 June 2016
UG President urges purchase of Uganda-made products
KR South Korean company develops new fabric for jacket fillers Free Content
US Fall in global cotton consumption and production
IT Partners team up to gift high-tech jackets to Verona racers
BE Belgian designer to help launch Under Armour Sportswear brand
01 June 2016
US Sports Authority woes impact Under Armour guidance
GH Ghana’s apparel exports hit $9 million under AGOA
FR Adidas and Covestro partner on European Championship ball Free Content
US A&E celebrates 125 years in business
CH New technology gives Odlo freedom

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