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January 2017

31 January 2017
DE ISPO organisers expect record
BE Sport will be part of new European industrial modernisation platform
US Under Armour’s Lighthouse bears first fruit
US SIA Snow Show to remain in Denver until 2030
US “Below average” year for US athletic footwear sales Free Content
30 January 2017
FR New look for Courir athletic footwear stores
US Walmart to fund textile research projects in US Free Content
US New brand president for Smartwool
IT Italian clothing brand chooses Fulgar’s Nanofibra
DE ICA Bremen to run two training courses in May
27 January 2017
CH ‘Critical tool’ label for Archroma colour library
US UPACO adhesive breakthrough will work on “virtually all” footwear materials
US Unifi profit dips in second quarter
AU Troubled BLK sold to overseas investors
NL ZDHC launches online training portal Free Content
26 January 2017
GB College to train next generation of UK textile workers Free Content
US Kraig to expand US mulberry tree capacity
US “Seasoned merchant” joins Black Diamond team
SE New POC helmet technology
US New version of Gerber software can help cut down on garment samples
25 January 2017
GB Palm picks Polygiene-primed Pontetorto fabric for apparel collection
NO Kari Traa carries its message to North America
AU Woolmark partners with fashion designer on new collection
GB Xeros targets textile industry Free Content
CH BCI secures funding from German government
24 January 2017
DE Karl Mayer looks to capitalise on multi-coloured sports shoe trend
US Columbia receives award for eco-friendly jacket
US FDRA “extremely disappointed” at TPP withdrawal Free Content
IT Two brands sign up to use Ecotec in garments
BR Brazil takes a delegation to Colombiatex for the first time
23 January 2017
DE Napapijri first to show interest in great balls of fibre
CH ZDHC decision a logical step for Oeko-Tex
AU Smart fabric mimics one of the body’s hardest tissues Free Content
US Arborwear product earns drirelease award
DE Adidas CEO “extremely optimistic” about US market
20 January 2017
NL Six new contributors join ZDHC
DE AMSilk announces new insect-derived biosilk project
BE Euratex aims to digitalise fashion supply chain Free Content
US Ironclad shuffles sales management team
AU Swimming Australia joins forces with Arena
19 January 2017
US Former VF man to lead Under Armour’s investor relations team
VN SGS expands testing capabilities in Vietnam
US Michelin extends sole project to skate shoes Free Content
AU Skins brings proprioception into compression tights
US K2 adds eVent to new apparel collection
18 January 2017
FR Paris launch for new Eastman yarn
NI Nicaragua wants its footwear firms to turn to athletic shoes
US Hollister turns to Invista for new jeans collection
US Nike aims to make marathon history in 2017 Free Content
US Huntsman to retain Textile Effects business
17 January 2017
SE New deputy CEO at Fjällräven
BF Burkina Faso farmers move away from GM cotton
US Cordura and Cotton Inc. to drive future of performance apparel Free Content
CH Nike and Patagonia rewarded for circular economy efforts
FR Salomon bolsters footwear team
16 January 2017
SE Private equity firm invests in Swedish sock brand
DE BCI announces inaugural conference
US Industry backing for Paddlesports Retailer show
VN Vietnam targets $30 billion in textile exports in 2017 Free Content
TW Textiles are a key part of Taiwan’s trade strategy
13 January 2017
CN Athleisure shoes continue to encourage Stella International
IT Eurojersey to present new activewear collection at ISPO
AT Lenzing sees potential for Tencel in hotel industry
VN Kraig officials visit Vietnam
US Eastman ups production of “next generation” fibres Free Content
12 January 2017
US Cordura makes important fibre breakthrough Free Content
US Bolger & O’Hearn to use solar energy for textile chemical production
US Polartec relaunches PolarFleece fabric
SE “Seasoned professional” joins POC team
US Bemis adds bonding solutions for nylon and natural fibres
11 January 2017
AR Alpargatas to close two factories in Argentina
CN Jordan brand celebrates 20 years in China
ET Italian machinery manufacturers eye opportunities in Ethiopia
CA RYU turns to Polygiene to combat workout odour
BE New Euratex president lays out strategy Free Content
10 January 2017
US NPD Group predicts a “second generation” of activewear
VN Unifi partner to produce Repreve in Vietnam
AU Latest trends from Woolmark include denim theme Free Content
CA Canadian sourcing event to expand in 2017
NP Industry veteran joins Sherpa executive team
09 January 2017
US Merino wool sneaker makes its debut at ORWM
SE A first collaboration for Peak Performance
US Under Armour sleepwear range aids recovery Free Content
CA Arc’teryx strengthens international commercial team
DE European Outdoor Group announces review of OutDoor show
06 January 2017
US “Different purpose” for Outdoor Retailer Shows Free Content
US Marmot man to oversee technical apparel at Newell Brands
CN Chinese athletes to lead adidas marketing push
US Ohio treatment plant will help Downlite save millions of litres of water
BR Brazilian signing makes it six players in the top 100 for Joma
05 January 2017
US OIA promotes Beth Jensen to senior director role
SE Haglöfs to use PrimaLoft insulation with recycled content
US Concept III announces partnership with chemical producer Free Content
DE Adidas gives rugged upgrade to NMD sneaker
KR Creora unveils vision for activewear in 2018
04 January 2017
GB Algeos donates insoles and orthotics to UK podiatry colleges
DE Sympatex to present ‘green’ membrane at ISPO 2017 Free Content
TW Paiho to manufacture footwear materials in Vietnam
CH Odlo commits to Sustainable Apparel Coalition
US Patagonia defends natural down
03 January 2017
ET Ethiopia’s textile target looks ambitious
IT Bluesign accreditation for Thermore’s 100% recycled down product
US Polartec fabric works for Banana Republic Free Content

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