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September 2016

30 September 2016
DE Kelheim develops a static dissipative viscose fibre
GB Design students make ‘recycled plastic’ clothing collection
US New fabric can harvest energy from sun and wind Free Content
US Bluesign approval for Microban odour capture treatment
KH Cambodian garment workers secure pay rise
29 September 2016
DE Berlin panel will examine 3D technology’s potential for apparel
US New REI distribution centre will have “free energy”
ES Jeanologia to represent Spain in European Business Awards
DE Adidas ocean waste sneaker to enter mass production
IN Chinese and Indian organisations announce cooperation Free Content
28 September 2016
GB Speedo president to leave amid Pentland changes
GB Canterbury CEO to lead Pentland’s active division
US Olympic Games boosts revenues at Nike
SE Re:newcell secures funding for circular garment facility Free Content
IN IAF names new president
27 September 2016
US Hoka One One earns official footwear status for Dallas Marathon
CA Kit and Ace may have tried to expand too fast
SE Polygiene forms partnership for odour-free home textiles Free Content
ES Joint event boosts Momad visitor numbers
US Timberland to align environmental efforts with VF
26 September 2016
US Invista explores athleisure with new Lycra brand
DE Adidas unveils first shoe produced in Speedfactory Free Content
FR Rossignol names Martin Fourcade as ambassador
IT Directa Plus launches graphene-based 3D printing material
US Under Armour appoints “rising star” as new president for North America
23 September 2016
US Former Smartwool executive joins Ibex
IN Nike reviews its India strategy and closes 35% of stores
GB Ernst & Young predicts bright future for sizing technology Free Content
US Osprey chief executive to leave
IT Mountaineering federation to honour Reinhold Messner
22 September 2016
CA Canadian research team wants to use seafood waste to make bio-plastic
CN Salewa to have 100 sales points in China before year-end
NO Helly Hansen joins The Conservation Alliance
IL Smart fabrics could follow Israeli company’s successful tests
IT Italian jacket beats Chinese rival on environmental cost, companies claim Free Content
21 September 2016
GB Nottingham student develops “new class of fabric”
JP Shima Seiki announces second edition of Los Angeles workshop
CH Sanitized launches new antimicrobial protection for polymers
US REI launches “rebuilt” cycling strategy Free Content
20 September 2016
GB Schoeller views new Lumo gilet as a bright idea
CA Women’s active apparel market on the rise in Canada
US SIA happy with move to Utah
BE Intellectual property conference would include sports brands Free Content
19 September 2016
IT Novamont prepares to open new butanediol “mini-refinery”
VN Vietnam takes over as top exporter of cotton yarn to China
KH Garment workers in Cambodia may accept wage cut Free Content
FR French company announces new footwear material
16 September 2016
CN ZDHC and Chinese industry body to hold Shanghai conference
DE Techtextil Symposium organisers want a more active exchange of ideas
US Tersus boosts strategic advisory team
AT New method from Lenzing for measuring softness Free Content
US Under Armour presents sportswear collection in New York
15 September 2016
DE Credit insurance provider warns German textile firms of challenges ahead
DE Sympatex prepares integrated heat solutions for Paris fair
GB Initiative to support UK textile industry
CO Lack of home-grown cotton affecting Colombia’s textile industry Free Content
US Levi’s shuffles supply chain management team
14 September 2016
GH Donated Bogs boots to help volunteers in Africa
CH Calida offers parents peace of mind on children’s clothes
CN New production facility in China for Freudenberg Free Content
US Vibram committed to manufacturing in US
FR Première Vision names winners of PV awards
13 September 2016
FR Lectra applauds Under Armour leadership
US Dow Elastomers wants to help Under Armour “drive advances” in footwear
US Footwear and apparel companies call for TPP vote
FR Cotton Inc. brings fabrics dyed with cotton-derived dye to Première Vision Free Content
RW Rwanda to establish garment and footwear factories in Kigali
12 September 2016
US Unifi opens new Repreve bottle processing centre
DE BASF to reduce production capacity of polyamide starting material
DE Puma adds partners to supplier incentive scheme
US Microban expands testing service
US Tech company claims automation breakthrough Free Content
09 September 2016
GB Conference discusses sustainability in the fashion industry Free Content
US Nanotex unveils technology to prolong garment life
DE ITV presents new denim collection in Munich
HK Alvanon CEO presents at Hong Kong innovation symposium
SG DyStar publishes its sixth sustainability report
08 September 2016
VN Vietnam: four out of five garment workers are women
US Sixteen groups will share 2016 Keen Effect grants
PK BCI to train cotton farmers in Pakistan
SG Archroma’s Singapore affiliate receives award
HK H&M Foundation funds research into blended textile recycling Free Content
07 September 2016
US Yvon Chouinard memoir updated and re-released
AT Techtextil and Dornbirn events to work more closely together
BD Levi’s joins with IFC to expand sustainability programme Free Content
US Columbia seeks ‘Directors of Toughness’
FR Odlo hires former adidas man
06 September 2016
DE Sympatex to launch 100% recycled membrane material
SE OrganoClick named Sweden’s national champion in European Business Awards
US US university develops cooling textile Free Content
FR Teijin to participate in Première Vision Paris
US Wolverine prepares for military contracts
05 September 2016
US Private equity firm invests in Gerber Technology
CH Trützschler input leads to Invista factory expansion plan
CA Revenue growth slows at Lululemon
US Hanesbrands donates apparel to Louisiana flood victims
US Kraig eyes third production site Free Content
02 September 2016
CA Garneau ‘trilogy’ concept wins Eurobike Award
BE Shimano completes Lazer Sport acquisition
DE Adidas unites athletic collections under single brand Free Content
IT Northwave uses Singtex technology in waterproof jacket
GB Renewed focus on UK for Columbia
01 September 2016
DE Covestro announces waterborne PU breakthroughs Free Content
CN Woolmark presents wool yarns for activewear at Spinexpo
US Under Armour to open fourth US distribution centre

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