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May 2018

31 May 2018
MA Mountain Khakis save tourist from camel bite
CA New technologies come up for discussion at Planet Textiles
US Techtextil NA gets a taste of German textile innovation Free Content
GB CrossFit athlete joins inov-8’s marketing team
FR Nike ‘catsuit’ draws attention at French Open
30 May 2018
US Q1 growth for Dick’s Sporting Goods
RU FESI calls for action on counterfeit goods FIFA World Cup
CH World Cup ball gets Empa’s stamp of approval
US Bolger & O’Hearn says new DWR treatment is “stormproof” Free Content
CA RYU continues remarkable rise
29 May 2018
FI Spinnova adds “missing link” to its research team
FR Fusalp secures fresh investment
US Brooks confirms plans for first customised running shoe
IT Producers must pay to collect, transport and treat abandoned fishing gear
BE Some plastic products to be banned under new EU rules Free Content
25 May 2018
DE Stage set for last OutDoor show in Friedrichshafen
GB The It’s Great Out There Coalition to support school research project
US Invista will introduce advanced ADN technology at second Texas facility Free Content
BE Backpack brand Gregory appoints general manager for Europe
CN Covestro says online polymer sales will add €1 billion per year
24 May 2018
US Adidas brings ocean plastic into its US Speedfactory Free Content
AT Lenzing to boost production capacity for Tencel Luxe filament
US New president for Saucony
NL Renewable resources to feature prominently at polyurethane conference
US Kraig Labs says DNA breakthrough could open up new markets
23 May 2018
SE Scandinavian Outdoor Group adopts EOG sustainability charter
CH X-Bionic promises garments “as individual as a fingerprint”
DE Messe München to unveil its vision for OutDoor Free Content
NL Lenzing signs up as ZDHC contributor
FR Odlo opens fifth French store
22 May 2018
GB Zotefoams makes multimillion-pound investment in future growth
IT Aquafil, Carvico and partners push for more sustainable fibres Free Content
DE Gore to launch inserts for mesh-upper shoes
KR Outdoor equipment brand makes strategic appointment
US A&E uses Repreve to help meet eco-friendly need
21 May 2018
DE Trevira announces investment at Guben factory
IN Surge in polyester yarn price affects Indian mills
BE BCI prepares for Brussels conference
US Rockport files for Chapter 11 and will be sold Free Content
GB Adidas and Manchester United take ocean-plastic football shirts forward
18 May 2018
KR Archroma takes 100% ownership of M. Dohmen’s Korean subsidiary
US Shoes and apparel are late to the digital 3D party
JP Studies confirm plastic is polluting even the deepest parts of our oceans
FR Athletic shoes are taking the French market by storm
US Matt Priest hails Flyknit ‘revolution’ Free Content
17 May 2018
DE Kering starts distribution of Puma shares
FR Salomon’s new shoe technology tackles impact vibrations
DK Entire supply chain represented in Make Fashion Circular initiative
VN Kraig Biocraft management prepares for Vietnam launch
DE Vaude wins international environmental award for the second time Free Content
16 May 2018
FR Change of head at Rossignol racing
PT Atlanta seeks patent for anti-slip soling material
CN Running craze could lead to Chinese sportswear ‘unicorn’
AT Lenzing expands production of Ecovero fibre to China
BE Devan wants to push performance with new technology Free Content
15 May 2018
HK Sewbot to help Li & Fung create the ‘Supply Chain of the Future’
US ICAC announces its 2018 Cotton Researcher of the Year
IT Tough start to 2018 for Italian machinery manufacturers
FR Adidas France opens new headquarters in Strasbourg Free Content
US A&E offers water-repellency enhancement for sewing threads
14 May 2018
CA Stoll and Myant take their collaboration to the next level Free Content
JP Shima Seiki to explore the future of garments at MIT research lab
US Nike names new global chiefs for two divisions
IN Arvind says graphene treatment will lead to “new-age clothing”
US Unifi celebrates University of North Carolina award
11 May 2018
GB Superdry’s affordable, responsible down jackets have helped boost growth
US Columbia CEO donates $1.5 million for Portland homeless centre
NL Textile dye and chemical groups make appeal to ZDHC Foundation Free Content
GB Pentland veteran to lead The Textile Institute
US Osprey prepares for the future with new appointments
10 May 2018
CA Canadian Tire acquires Helly Hansen
US Vaude among early adopters of PrimaLoft’s new 100% recycled insulation Free Content
AT Lenzing satisfied despite drop in revenue and earnings
US Williamson-Dickie contributes to strong quarter for VF
US Merrell and Sperry help Wolverine make an “excellent start” to 2018
09 May 2018
DE Performance Days makes positive start to important year
JP The Americas let Asics down in Q1
US Sewbot developer plots European breakthrough Free Content
IT Oberalp to distribute X-Bionic products in Italy
DE Top marks for Vaude from Fair Wear Foundation
08 May 2018
CN ISPO Shanghai will focus on women’s sport
AU Finalists named for the 2018 Australian Cotton Industry Awards
NL ZDHC unveils electronic version of MRSL Free Content
SE Swedish brand opts for Fulgar’s recycled fibre
US Techtextil and Texprocess head to Atlanta
04 May 2018
IT Why seamless only seems easy
IT Special colours need special skills
NL Is this new shoe a solution to chewing gum waste? Free Content
IT Directa Plus makes luxury accessories breakthrough
IL Nilit adds another kickboxing champion to its roster
03 May 2018
CN Clariant launches new additive solutions for plastics
FR Arkema celebrates “excellent results” for Q1
US Implus adds to its portfolio of traction product brands
VN Kraig poised to begin operating in Vietnam
US Sports climber joins Gore-Tex athlete team Free Content
02 May 2018
CN High demand attracts European performance textile firms to Shanghai event
US Patagonia shows interest in innovative materials developer
HT AAFA deepens relationship with Haitian industry association
GB Obstacle course racers can call on the support of inov-8 Free Content
US Researchers say new modelling approach will help make shoes safer
01 May 2018
US International growth lifts Under Armour’s Q1 results
TW Sports shoe manufacturers make it onto the Asia300
GB Polygiene helps Henri Lloyd keep new collection fresh Free Content
DE TÜV SÜD pledges its support to the Sustainable Apparel Coalition
US Strong start to 2018 for Columbia

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