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August 2017

31 August 2017
HT Timberland helps reintroduce cotton crop in Haiti
KR Gore handed fine by South Korea’s FTC
IT Tencel fibre features in new Santoni denim collection
CA Garneau’s shoe technology wins Eurobike Award
GB The new issue of WSA magazine is now available Free Content
30 August 2017
VN Textile industry could suffer after Vietnam minimum wage hike
US Kraig eyes medical applications for spider silk
AT UNIDO tool will help textile companies manage water consumption Free Content
DE EOG sets out vision for OutDoor exhibition
US New sales director for Newell Brands Technical Apparel
29 August 2017
SG DyStar publishes new Sustainability Performance report
GB Small outdoor firm will continue to call its jacket ‘Glencoe’
US OIA criticises “lack of details” in National Monuments report
CH New Odlo collection will change each month
US Hyperlite moves into outerwear with jacket Free Content
25 August 2017
CA Arc’teryx issues voluntary recall for 2016 Procline boots
US Foot Locker says it faces no “imminent threat” from Amazon
DE AMSilk recognised as leader in innovation Free Content
DE Major management reshuffle at Covestro
CN New Balance triumphs in China trademark case
24 August 2017
IT Radici announces sponsorship deal with Atalanta
US Woolam Gin achieves cotton tagging first
DE New saddle “will cause a stir” in bicycle industry Free Content
AT Record half-year results for Lenzing
CH Archroma owner aims for market consolidation
23 August 2017
GB Frost & Sullivan picks out DuPont for biomaterials award
ES Spanish groups aim to turn orange waste into bioplastic
CN Could graphene-fed silkworms produce fabric that conducts electricity? Free Content
US Acquisition brings apparel to the fore for Callaway
US Patagonia defends public lands in first ever TV advert
22 August 2017
NL Dyneema announces high-level appointment
US Footwear retailers hit as sales move online
US Pearl Izumi claims three-year cycling exclusive with new fabric technology
PK Archroma agrees textile research partnership Free Content
BD Bangladesh to be well-represented at Paris exhibitions
21 August 2017
CH BCI to organise cotton field trips
US US consumers urged to embrace wool
IT Graphene specialist brings in new head of sales from WL Gore
DE BASF strengthens new 3D printing business Free Content
FR Odlo to support reforestation project
18 August 2017
US SoftWear Automation eyes deeper impact on activewear Free Content
AR Vicunha to expand factory in Argentina
US Timberland employees are still giving back 25 years on
DE Six-city focus for adidas
US Dick’s grows sales by almost 10% in first half
17 August 2017
BE Funding available for building better textile clusters in Europe
CN Repreve brand partner gets ‘Seal of Approval’ Free Content
US Timberland brand president heads to Wolverine
US Under Armour CEO in group resigning from Trump advisory body
CN Ever-Glory battles China’s ‘economic slowdown’
16 August 2017
KP North Korean clothing factories 'fully booked' with global orders Free Content
US Fashion for Good initiative gains technology partner
US New socks from SealSkinz
CN Gerber to showcase digital solutions in Shanghai
CN China: Automation helps cotton textile giant to grow
15 August 2017
BE Belgian group acquires German outdoor retailer
GB Graphene-oxide ink could guide future of smart clothing Free Content
CN Junior collections help Anta to record first half
US VF adds workwear group to portfolio
GB OIA cancels Outdoors Future Camp
14 August 2017
SE Polygiene appoints new director for North America
FI New Suunto sports watch is smaller and lighter
JP HanesBrands Japan turns to Polygiene for odour control
FR Rossignol changes gear with first bike collection Free Content
CA Lululemon to offer shoes in some stores
11 August 2017
TW Positive first half for Yue Yuen despite athleisure decline
GR Garneau product manager performs well in ultra-cycling event
GB Nike to continue support for UK Athletics
US Wolverine restructuring is in full swing
US Columbia’s clothing recycling scheme goes nationwide Free Content
10 August 2017
CN Footwear sustainability summit to take place in Shanghai
GB Children’s clothing that grows as they do
US Judge rules that Skechers copied Stan Smith design
TW Nike supplier hints at online apparel deal Free Content
DE Cordura unveils raft of workwear fabrics
09 August 2017
IR Iran is taking steps to revive its apparel industry
TW Camangi extends Umorfil range to nylon 6
DE Top companies back new Sustainable Textile School Free Content
TW Asia focus for ZDHC with five director appointments
08 August 2017
IN Messe Frankfurt makes acquisition in India
DE Reebok downsizes in the US
GB Rapha founder to continue as CEO after sale is secured Free Content
US Columbia-owned brand on the hunt for new CEO
BE It’s Great Out There Coalition awards first grant
07 August 2017
DE New action plan for Cotton Made In Africa
FI Amer Sports sees profits fall but says trade conditions are improving
US New Patagonia workwear collection contains hemp
HK Baselayer provides on demand heat for up to eight hours
US Lubrizol shows commitment to textile industry Free Content
04 August 2017
TW Bigger Taiwan contingent to attend Intertextile Shanghai
GB Spieth victory ‘a phenomenal moment’ for Under Armour
CN Adidas supplier to make 800,000 T-shirts per day in the US Free Content
US Interbike to say goodbye to Las Vegas in 2018
JM Bolt could take on Puma role after retirement
03 August 2017
US Under Armour believes in its footwear future
DE Ortovox expands its partnership with German mountain guides
NZ Icebreaker strengthens North American team
GT Unifi targets Central American textile market Free Content
IT Domestic recovery for Italian textile machinery manufacturers
02 August 2017
US Gerber names finalists for design competition
DE BASF steps up focus on 3D printing technology
CO Colombian president promises help for textiles industry
SG Huntsman Textile Effects rides out falling prices
US First half profits fall as UA seeks to become stronger and faster Free Content
01 August 2017
AR VF pulls out of Argentinean factory
DE Adidas heads for 20% sales leap
CA WRAP to take part in Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada event
IT Kappa owner seals deal for Sebago brand Free Content
US Strong Q2 leads Columbia to record first half revenue

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