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June 2017

30 June 2017
SE Polygiene seeks to make impact in new markets Free Content
US REI urges people to stand up for public lands
IT ACIMIT members elect new president
FR Clean Clothes says supply chain transparency is a must for responsible businesses
ES Preparations continue for ITMA 2019
29 June 2017
US Apparel brand makes Fair Trade commitment
BD Retailers agree improved Bangladesh accord
TH Lenzing plans factory in Thailand
US NatureWorks launches new Performance Chemicals business Free Content
IT New Aquafil partnership represents “the future of fashion”
28 June 2017
US Deckers investor increases pressure on board Free Content
US NPD tool to track apparel trends
GB Burberry grant to fund research into new materials
IT ‘Active’ and ‘Athleisure’ are among Wool Lab trends at Pitti Filati
US Senior changes at Under Armour point to digital focus
27 June 2017
CN Invista’s fabric index a ‘game changer’, says Best Pacific
US Cocona secures fresh investment from Asia Free Content
US USTR to review AGOA eligibility of three countries
CH Empa delves into microplastics released from textile washing
CA New pack will ‘revolutionise load-carrying’, Arc’teryx says
26 June 2017
GB Euratex calls for “smart and smooth” Brexit Free Content
DE Stand-up paddle board brand launches crowdfunding campaign
CH Archroma to sponsor 2018 SDC International Design Competition
IT Vibram branches out into accessories with bag range
CH Odlo looks to strengthen its global presence
23 June 2017
IT Directa Plus eyes new market opportunity Free Content
FR Hyosung to present new Creora Fresh fabrics in Paris
US Nike could do online deal with Amazon
IT Aquafil to float on stock exchange
US Timberland makes progress towards 2020 cotton target
22 June 2017
GB Loughborough students given chance to shine by Cotton USA
US New US advanced fabrics centre opens its doors Free Content
DE OutDoor organisers say earlier dates worked well
KH Cambodia’s garment wage negotiations to begin in July
US ICAC elects new executive director
21 June 2017
ES Ternua’s award-winning pants use material from recycled fishing nets
CH EOG co-founder to step down from current role
DE BASF increases polyamide production at German plant
TW Success for Sheico at OutDoor Awards 2017 Free Content
DE New certification will help AMSilk set up medical business unit
20 June 2017
CH New HeiQ research suggests odour control technology is a business opportunity
NL Reverdia’s footwear products have up to 60% bio-based content
CH Archroma celebrates OutDoor Industry Award
US Hoka One One adds to team of ambassadors
CA Lululemon invests in cycling clothing startup Free Content
19 June 2017
BE Technical textiles punch above their weight
US Success for new Keen sandal design
DE Vaude wants transparency throughout supply chain Free Content
DE Winners of 2017 OutDoor Industry Awards revealed
US Dow-Dupont merger on track to be completed in August
16 June 2017
SE Special anniversary collection from Swedish golf brand
DE Judge rules against Adidas in patent dispute
US Nike to cut global workforce by 2%
DE Techtera announces ‘Industry of the Future’ conference
US OIA sees NAFTA renegotiation as a good opportunity Free Content
15 June 2017
ES La Sportiva selects Pyrenean village for first shop outside Italy
TW Biggest sports shoe maker keeps growing Free Content
TH Chemicals tie-up will result in cheaper corn-derived biopolymer
US Gore-Tex shell features in upgraded jacket from The North Face
US Columbia continues reshuffle of senior management team
14 June 2017
ES Stingbye launches anti-insect T-shirts
US Report recommends drastically cutting size of Bears Ears National Monument
US Gore boosts solution-dyed and recycled fabrics Free Content
DE Bemis brings sportswear partners to OutDoor
GB Final call for entries to UK Outdoor Awards
13 June 2017
US Switched-on shoes to display videos via an app
CH Schoeller to share Red Bull-inspired finishing technology
US Film to document Polartec’s ultra-relay project
DE Hohenstein research examines performance of cooling textiles Free Content
IT Radici featured in new book
12 June 2017
CH Schoeller teams up with Lubrizol at OutDoor Free Content
VN Vietnam’s fabric imports are on the rise
US New Balance works towards “next evolution in 3D printing”
IT Fulgar celebrates Q-Nova’s green steps
PT 200 years on, Portugal is the EU’s top bicycle exporter
09 June 2017
US Nike to release documentary about marathon record attempt
IN Huntsman helps Indian villagers secure access to clean water
US Study casts doubt on benefits of compression tights Free Content
IT Woolmark to help designers show collections at Pitti Uomo
NL Multi-million euro grant for new type of polyester
08 June 2017
DK Initiative to develop circular materials for apparel industry
GB Sports Direct increases stake in US retailer
US US university goes back to its roots with new research centre Free Content
IT Italian designer to work with Rossignol on new collection
US Saucony launches new “more inclusive” running shoe campaign
07 June 2017
DE Archroma to emphasise commitment to sustainable textiles at OutDoor debut
FR VF responds to Paris Climate Agreement Free Content
US Boyle elevates Columbia’s top team
US DuPont garment offers dual protection from chemicals and fire
IT Good start to 2017 for Italian textile machinery manufacturers
06 June 2017
US Gore highlights three footwear developments
DE Adidas unites runners for World Oceans Day
DE OutDoor organisers anticipate intense interest in outdoor footwear
US OIA condemns US withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement Free Content
DE Covestro loses chief financial officer
05 June 2017
VN Osprey appoints new head of business in Vietnam
CA Lululemon to restructure Ivivva business
TW ICAC seminar to have sustainability as key focus
NL ZDHC conformance manual is “an important next step” Free Content
US O’Neill founder dies
02 June 2017
AT Dachstein becomes Gore-Tex licensing partner
JP Teijin adds to Deltapeak series of fabrics Free Content
US Wolverine looks to grow children’s business
AU Australian tech company creates ‘smart’ yoga pants
US New A&E sustainability report shows cuts in water and energy use
01 June 2017
DE Vaude teams up with Sympatex for new range Free Content
BE European Union granted membership to ICAC
US Industry figures call for Outdoor Retailer to move to Denver
US FDRA elects new leadership team
FI VTT announces expansion

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