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July 2018

31 July 2018
CH BCI grows its membership
AU Woolmark Company and adidas name finalists for €10,000 prize Free Content
NL ZDHC expands Oeko-Tex’s MRSL conformance mandate
US AAFA pleased with US-EU trade talks announcement
IN Archroma puts its denim credentials on display in India
30 July 2018
SE Success for OrganoClick with sustainability-focused brand
TR Chinese firm to organise new textile events in Istanbul
LK Twinery seeks out new textile innovations Free Content
DE EOCA celebrates OutDoor fundraising success
US MLS All-Stars inspire latest adidas shoe
27 July 2018
US OIA compiles first sustainability report Free Content
DE Puma overcomes “major shifts” in footwear trends
US Under Armour sees grounds for optimism
DE Performance and Functional Materials deliver more than half of BASF’s revenues
US Allbirds hires former Under Armour executive
26 July 2018
DE Ski bindings brand issues product recall
CN New Dry-Tex lab to support textile innovation Free Content
US DuPont Sorona announces bluesign partnership
CA New Lululemon CEO to take over in August
US Unifi announces rebranding programme
25 July 2018
IT Strong six months for Moncler
SG Huntsman programme to check sun protection up to UPF 50
US International sales continue to drive Skechers growth
NO Norrona makes first US sales appointment
FI Spinnova joins Fashion for Good’s scaling programme Free Content
24 July 2018
US Chemours expands non-fluorinated DWR offering
ET Addis Ababa event “a platform for all of Africa”
HT Intertek steps up Latin America testing services
IT Eurojersey puts its Sensitive Fabrics under the microscope
SE Isbjörn to use PrimaLoft’s new 100% PCR insulation Free Content
23 July 2018
US Sheehan asks brands to take ‘the knuckle challenge’
US Online direct-to-consumer sales boost The North Face Q1 performance
SE Polygiene files criminal charges against former CEO
GB Change of venue for ‘Make it British Live!’ event
US Evolving Camber Outdoors signs up new partners
20 July 2018
IT Why EU-Japan agreement is good news for Montebelluna
JP YKK goes large with the Excella number 10
US HeiQ announces new partnership with Concept III
DE Covestro presents latest Insqin innovation Free Content
US Applied DNA system to be used to tag upcoming cotton harvest
19 July 2018
CH New CEO takes the reins at Odlo
GT Unifi shelves plans for Guatemala joint venture Free Content
US Brooks rolls out apparel shop-in-shop programme
CH Rieter revenues rise by 24% in first six months
BE BASF to invest $25 million in Belgian 3D printing technology provider
18 July 2018
CA Bata and Wilson relaunch legendary sneaker
US Adventurer of the Year takes up sock design
US Microban adds to its global team
IN Huntsman recognised at DMAI awards
GB Worn Again “cracks the code” on textile recycling Free Content
17 July 2018
JP EU’s largest ever trade deal is good news for sports brands
IL Nilit appoints new director of marketing for North America
GB Diverse programme for Textile Institute World Conference
NZ Kathmandu makes key hire for North American division
DE Adidas aims to eliminate virgin polyester by 2024 Free Content
16 July 2018
CH HeiQ to use new cooling technology to add to Smart Temp range
GB Pentland Brands appoints new directors
AT Lenzing wants to lead the way on sustainability
US Fabletics unveils ambitious plans for expansion Free Content
DE Adidas celebrates success of Run for the Oceans 2018
13 July 2018
IT Increase in international visitors at Milano Unica
US Unifi sponsorship will promote bottle recycling on college compuses
CH Archroma takes full ownership of M. Dohmen
US WSA technical editor to lead panel at first Functional Fabric Fair Free Content
CH HeiQ recruits experienced industry figures
12 July 2018
IT New Thermore product scores impressive result in fill power tests
US Coolcore development means ‘year-round’ thermoregulating fabrics
DE EOCA applauds 2018 Conservation Champions
KR Denim Virtue to sell Polygiene-treated jeans in South Korea
US AAFA criticises latest US tariff announcement Free Content
11 July 2018
NL ZDHC has man-made cellulosic fibres in its sights Free Content
US US outdoor industry worth nearly $19 billion
VN Kraig inaugurates first Vietnam facility
US Downlite directs its 1% to The Conservation Alliance
IT Decathlon sustainability team visits Radici Group
10 July 2018
FR Mammut sets up French subsidiary
US Caleres makes sneaker move
IT Sensitive fabrics feature in new Northwave apparel Free Content
SE It’s Great Out There Coalition announces 2018 Annual Assembly
US Lubrizol develops new TPU footwear solutions
09 July 2018
CH BCI says ‘better cotton’ now has a 14% share
CH SGS launches new comfort testing services
CN Asics signs up Chinese tennis star
GB The latest issue of WSA magazine is now available Free Content
IT Directa Plus makes graphene cycling breakthrough
06 July 2018
CN UNEP says China ban could spark new plastic recycling initiatives
GB Shoe made from recycled materials wins Pentland award
IT Radici overcomes "uncertainty" to post 20% increase in revenue
US Outdoor Retailer sees “natural fit” with new PR manager
FR Salomon Nordic signs up US cross-country skier Free Content
05 July 2018
BD Hohenstein prepares to open Bangladesh testing lab
US Nike appoints new chief sustainability officer
CN SIA plans inaugural trade mission to China
DE BASF makes double acquisition in 3D printing Free Content
IT Directa Plus to make largest volume to date of graphene-enhanced textiles
04 July 2018
SE New agreement expands Polygiene’s product portfolio Free Content
US Under Armour seeks to reach its global potential
FI Amer Sports launches new apparel division
SE Fabric and material development at the core of POC innovations
AU CottonUp “a great place to start” sourcing sustainable cotton
03 July 2018
VN Kraig management team arrives in Vietnam and prepares for silkworms’ arrival
FR New partnership in France between Archroma and trends forecaster Carlin
CN Yarn Expo Autumn postponed until October
JP Roger Federer signing a coup for Uniqlo Free Content
IT Eurojersey among new ZDHC contributors
02 July 2018
US Nike looks to the future with new footwear for children
VN Higg Index to boost Vietnamese textile industry
GB Pentland Group announces full-year results
IT Radici agrees sponsorship deal with Atalanta
GB Vollebak pays tribute to textile maker Schoeller Free Content

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