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September 2017

29 September 2017
TR Shima Seiki’s flat knitting machines to go on show in Turkey
CZ Rieter reaches agreement with unions over Czech move
SG More than 600 expected at ICA event in Singapore
IT Benetton secures RDS certification Free Content
DE AMSilk CEO to speak at San Francisco event
28 September 2017
CH HeiQ applies finishing technology to triathlon suit
IT South Tyrol prepares for International Mountain Summit
FR Invista to roll out new ADN technology at French facility
IT Directa Plus takes graphene into workwear Free Content
ET ACIMIT sees opportunities in Ethiopia
27 September 2017
TW Maxland announces expansion
DE Hohenstein studies fresh type of antimicrobial finish
US Flat revenues, but Nike focuses on digital Free Content
US Patagonia’s Worn Wear initiative heads online
US SIA to give updates on post-Snow Show future
26 September 2017
US FiberVisions to mark 50 years of Covington plant
IT Sympatex aims to inspire footwear brands with recyclable shoe
US BASF creates midsole for new Brooks running shoe Free Content
IT Thermore’s latest insulation offers 40% stretch
US Patagonia plays a part in new organic cotton certification programme
25 September 2017
FR Odlo names new sales manager for France
IT Italian company chooses Fulgar’s EVO for sustainable collection
ES ITMA 2019 will be showcase for smart technologies Free Content
HN Honduras secures investment for textile sector
US Pensole seeks funding for new footwear programmes
22 September 2017
FR Première Vision to launch online B2B platform
AT Lenzing responds to industry demand for transparency Free Content
US The North Face jacket features heat release technology
IT Benetton CEO to speak at European Outdoor Summit
US Breaking2 documentary has its premiere
21 September 2017
US Nike and VF commit to Paris agreement-style emission goals
FR John Malkovich presents PV Awards for innovative textiles
DE Simplicity is key in new Ortovox collection Free Content
VN Karl Mayer responds to growing demand in Asia
US ASAP Rocky comes on board at Under Armour
20 September 2017
DE Sympatex to unveil first closed-loop textile from wear2wear initiative
US Kate Hudson’s brand expands into footwear
ZA Messe Frankfurt to organise two South African exhibitions
GB Microban boosts European presence with new UK distributor
CH Investor looks to scupper Clariant-Huntsman deal Free Content
19 September 2017
BR Peak Sport partners with Brazilian Olympic Committee
US Cotton Inc. hires first chief sustainability officer
DE BASF to complement plastics portfolio with Solvay polyamide acquisition
FR Wool fabric with “two very different surfaces” on show in Paris
US Nike claims bonded leather could be as game-changing as Flyknit Free Content
18 September 2017
FI “Significant decline” in US hurts Amer growth ambitions
IN Indian state targets development of textile sector
FI Finnish research body announces new smart clothing project
MX SGS expands Mexican testing lab
US Under Armour looks to accelerate footwear development Free Content
15 September 2017
US IAC argues that textile antimicrobial testing is no longer adequate
IT Aquafil turns its attention to carpet waste Free Content
BD Focus on transparency at Bangladesh Denim Expo
US New president for prAna brand
KE US funds garment-making training in Kenya
14 September 2017
CN PrimaLoft appoints new sales manager for Asia
FR Deveaux to launch new jersey range using Eastman’s Naia
NL ZDHC Academy recruits new training partner Free Content
FR Archroma to make Première Vision debut
US Pressure grows on Deckers board
13 September 2017
IT Why Europe continues to be important for Radici
US Decathlon prepares a new push into the US market
CN Recycled cotton and ‘eco-friendly’ dyeing among Intertextile Shanghai highlights
CH Oeko-Tex says its label is solution to ‘label labyrinth’
ID Indonesia’s ocean plastic waste destined for H&M collections Free Content
12 September 2017
GB Substantial first-half growth for JD Sports
HK Lenzing strengthens Asia ties with Hong Kong test centre
HK H&M and researchers claim breakthrough in textiles recycling Free Content
GB Jaguar strengthens ‘no waste’ commitment with surf board range
KP UN Security Council resolution hits DPRK textile imports
11 September 2017
IL Decathlon opens Israel’s biggest sports store
US PrimaLoft to move all Gold Insulation users to ‘Eco’ version
FI Changes in leadership at Amer Sports
HN Honduras aims to be biggest textile exporter in the Americas
SE Fossil fuel-free jacket comes onto the market Free Content
08 September 2017
CH Archroma increases its stake in Dohmen
US Change at the top at Downlite
DE Vaude: Expulsion of refugees would be major loss Free Content
CH Mammut uses shopping mall stunt to launch collection
BR Benetton chooses Emana for leggings range
07 September 2017
US Nike’s adaptive lacing system is most tested design Free Content
BE Itsgreatoutthere appoints first campaign ambassador
ES Ocean plastic-using textile company hires for expansion
CH Special events to mark Zai anniversary
US Wolverine donates shoes, clothes and money to help hurricane victims
06 September 2017
US Surf Expo curtailed due to Hurricane Irma
CN Chinese factories struggle to go green when brands won’t budge on price
CH ZDHC accepts Oeko-Tex standard for chemicals conformance Free Content
FR Cotton innovation to go on show in Paris
CA Choice of fill in Arc’teryx Beta collection
05 September 2017
US Nike offers customised shoes in 90 minutes
US Hurricane Harvey could flatten expected leap in US cotton production
DE Insqin reduces coating’s carbon footprint by half, says Covestro
AU Billabong takes heart from second-half performance
IT Mectex claims “eco revolution” with biodegradable synthetic fabric Free Content
04 September 2017
US Paddlesports Retailer relocates after just one year
TW Taiwanese textile industry shows signs of recovery Free Content
MM New training course boost Myanmar’s garment industry
JP New Shima Seiki tool offers inverse-plating capability
SE Cyclists’ safety remains “core” for POC
01 September 2017
TR H&M will help Turkish textile sector use water more sustainably
HN Honduras seeks investors for textiles and apparel industry
CA Lululemon on track for $4 billion revenue by 2020
US Dow-DuPont merger is complete Free Content
NL New hire to oversee ZDHC Academy

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