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December 2017

21 December 2017
Season’s greetings
20 December 2017
TW Sales growth for Pou Chen
CH C&A Foundation: €1.5m on offer for circular economy ideas Free Content
US Outdoor Foundation: New director will lead us through critical times
CM Boost for Cameroon’s cotton industry
US Local investors express interest in Ibex
19 December 2017
JP Roica seeks to satisfy the modern wardrobe at ISPO 2018
US Under Armour brings in Oberalp CEO to head European division
CH EOG initiative takes on microfibre pollution Free Content
CA A new generation to lead cycling brand Garneau
BE European Commission spent €34.1 million promoting grassroots sport in 2016
18 December 2017
IT La Sportiva combats “over-indulgence” with EOCA donation
GB Montane celebrates 25 years of partnership with Pertex
VN Strong end to 2017 for Vietnam’s garment and textile sector
US Industry veteran to lead product strategy at Osprey
TW Formosa Taffeta targets “next evolution” in smart thermal clothing Free Content
15 December 2017
RU Italian trail-runner signs up for 2018 Elbrus Race
AT EU exports of skis and snowboards down 30% in a decade
DE ISPO to organise night-time trail run in Munich
GB UK company to supply Nike with footwear foams Free Content
IT Radici celebrates success of sponsorship deal
14 December 2017
AT Lenzing board extends CEO’s contract
ES Alberto Contador teams use new Polartec kit at training camp
US Downlite plans for 2018 winter trade shows
BR Sustainable Apparel Coalition gains first Latin American member
NL ZDHC launches next phase with open-source services platform Free Content
13 December 2017
FI Finland: MEP showcases novel recycled garments
ES CTCR tests potential antimicrobial breakthrough
GB Deadline extension for Textile Institute World Conference
MZ Mozambique becomes first country to target 100% Better Cotton Free Content
TH Thai facility will give Teijin three R&D hubs in Asia
12 December 2017
ES New lease of life for Covestro’s Tarragona plant
CA Helly Hansen supports polar training course
DE Sympatex announces fresh partnerships for 2018
US VF to slash ‘environmental footprint’ by half Free Content
US Timberland: all footwear will contain recycled, renewable or organic material within 2 years
11 December 2017
CA Revenues up but income down for Lululemon
BE CIRFS report celebrates “uninterrupted success” of manmade fibres
US Under Armour seeks new dimension for footwear business Free Content
AO Japan pledges support for Angolan cotton industry
US Nike unveils plans for new flagship in New York
08 December 2017
DE Parting of the ways for Willy Bogner and new CEO
GB Patagonia opens its only UK store
DE Adidas CEO: Main focus shouldn’t be on beating Nike
US Cone Denim and Repreve team up on new stretch denim
FR Michelin sole offers 40% greater traction on ice Free Content
07 December 2017
US Ibex to cease operations in 2018
GB Are graphene-enhanced outsoles the future of running shoes? Free Content
US New G-Star Raw denim is dyed using beetroot waste
IN First Indian denim fabric company becomes bluesign partner
IT Sympatex CEO tells Italian sports shoe brands to prepare for sustainability storm
06 December 2017
DE ISPO selects recipients of 2018 Brandnew awards
US US: 100 million people participate in winter sports
KE The tide could be turning against plastic
US Senior appointments at Columbia
AU Wine and beer-derived fibre edges towards commercialisation Free Content
05 December 2017
FR Salomon aims to join the €1 billion club
US Under Armour confirms chief finance officer role
DE Fresh German sportswear brand focuses on social inclusion
US Trump ruling deemed ‘attack on public land’; Patagonia will take court action Free Content
US Global launch for Nike's first hijab
04 December 2017
ID Decathlon opens in Indonesia
DK Danish company announces pan-European launch of new lacing system
IN India to drive increase in cotton crop size
CN ISPO expects 300 million winter sports enthusiasts in China Free Content
US New backpack collection from Eagle Creek uses recycled windshields
01 December 2017
SG Huntsman adds environmental assurance to High IQ programme
AU Quiksilver parent company wants to acquire Billabong
DE BASF puts prices up for plastics additives
SE Haglöfs launches V Series with “toughest insulated jacket”
BE Devan adds to antimicrobial brand line Free Content

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