News

August 2018

31 August 2018
SE H&M plays active part in World Water Week Free Content
CA Strong Q2 for Lululemon as new CEO takes over
US Los Angeles to host new footwear summit
PH Philippine government to support modernisation of textile companies
JP New water-repellent stretch fabric from Teijin Frontier
30 August 2018
CH Mammut brings the mountains to the street
US OIA recognises outdoor industry ‘changemakers’ Free Content
IT Texon strengthens its Italian operations
FR French tennis chief calls time on Serena’s ‘catsuit’
NO Moncler opens first store in Norway
29 August 2018
FR Première Vision to put the spotlight on performance materials Free Content
CN Shanghai ready to host Cinte Techtextil China 2018
JP Uniqlo explains thinking behind Roger Federer deal
US AAFA wants Canada to remain part of NAFTA
SE Isbjörn commits to fight against microfibres
28 August 2018
AT Dornbirn prepares to host twin symposiums Free Content
US SIA pledges to fight back against tariffs
DE Latest adidas ‘Made For’ shoe inspired by tennis legend
FR Lacoste Footwear gets new product director
GB Patagonia to repair wetsuits during Worn Wear tour
24 August 2018
US Thread secures nearly $300,000 in funding for recycled canvas backpack
GB Fresh look for UK open water swimwear brand
IT Textile Exchange and bluesign coordinate Milan conferences
VN New formulations facility for Huntsman in Vietnam
NL Fashion for Good launches interactive museum Free Content
23 August 2018
GB Vollebak puts graphene to the test in new jacket Free Content
US REI expands online gear resale platform
CN BCI Global Cotton Conference heads to Shanghai
SE Zlatan’s brand to shut down after just two years
BE Solvay foresees Europe drought disruption
22 August 2018
AU Researchers work on “next generation” cotton Free Content
US Rebrand for evolving robotic apparel company
JP Approval for Asics’ CO2 emissions reduction target
US Experienced figure to lead TNF’s footwear business
SE More speakers announced for European Outdoor Summit
21 August 2018
GB Vivobarefoot turns to Susterra for latest shoe Free Content
SE Coloreel prepares to launch thread colouring innovation
CH X-Bionic creates clothing for Harley Davidson riders
KR Creora’s to put denim innovations on show in Munich
US Reebok names new head of Classics business
20 August 2018
FI VTT steps back from ownership of Spinnova Free Content
TW Eclat builds capacity at new Vietnam plants
ES ITMA expansion not enough to satisfy exhibitor demand
GB Berghaus urges consumers to get outdoors to relieve stress
US Teijin Frontier eyes impact on US apparel market
17 August 2018
CN Anta seeks to capitalise on “golden era” of sportswear Free Content
US REI continues its support for National Scenic Trails
NL ZDHC adds to chemical conformance partners
VN Manufacturing 4.0 on the agenda at WFSGI forum
US OR claims success for first Summer Market in Denver
16 August 2018
US VF plans to spin off its jeans business Free Content
TW Sports clothing manufacturer hopes to benefit from US-China trade dispute
AU Cotton Australia hands out annual industry awards
IN India seeks to protect domestic textile industry
CN Figures show China’s shrinking share of athletic shoe production
15 August 2018
CN Sanitized prepares for Cinte Techtextil China
US PrimaLoft’s new insulation features NASA-developed gel
US Dyneema more than doubles the strength of Patagonia’s latest denim Free Content
NL Stahl and HP team up on durable textile printing
US Reebok launches first Cotton + Corn shoe
14 August 2018
SG New head of research at Huntsman Textile Effects
DE Vaude publishes supplier management report
US Apparel Impact Institute appoints inaugural president
FR Polartec to make its Première Vision debut Free Content
GB Finisterre celebrates its fifteenth anniversary
13 August 2018
TW Yue Yuen to invest in more automation
PK Huntsman and ICI Pakistan join forces to help grow textile sector
CA Chinese interest at Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada Free Content
US Crocs to outsource all its manufacturing
DE Strong first half for adidas
10 August 2018
US Higg Index encourages upstream communication
AT Lenzing satisfied with results for first half of 2018
FR Salomon appoints ex-skier to Americas role
TH Indorama to pursue further acquisitions after strong H1
US MIT researchers claim smart fibre breakthrough Free Content
09 August 2018
CA Direct-to-consumer boosts Canada Goose
US Unifi to focus on innovation and sustainability
DE Snowboard brands pledge their support for the EOG
US Techtextil signs up first official academic partner Free Content
KH Concerns about Cambodia
08 August 2018
US Wolverine says Q2 growth is a good early sign
US Functional Fabric Fair accomplishes key goal Free Content
CN Invista to invest in ADN facility in China
GB Mitre signs three-year ball deal with the FA
US Bluesign certification for Dow’s Silvadur technology
07 August 2018
CA RYU celebrates first US store opening
IT Fall in Italian textile machinery orders in Q2
GB The latest issue of WSA magazine is now available Free Content
JP ASICS stumbles with weak results in Japan and US
AU Change at the top for Cotton Australia
06 August 2018
BD Bangladesh groups disagree over handover to local body Free Content
US Finance expert to join Under Armour board
VN Vietnam’s textile sector on course for strong year
FI Spinnova continues to build its team
RO Radici expands capacity at Romania facility
03 August 2018
US Growth for Chemours
ZA Techtera to take delegation to South Africa
FR Indorama acquires French PET recycling plant
RW US revokes Rwanda’s duty-free apparel privileges
US High-profile investor to support Allbirds Free Content
02 August 2018
BR Solvay’s Brazilian partner develops shoe upper knitting technique
US Socks that last a lifetime
NL It’s Great Out There supports Dutch social project
ES Experienced figure to lead Seaqual’s textiles business
US Columbia’s first-half sales exceed $1 billion for first time Free Content
01 August 2018
US Deckers posts strong first quarter
DE Messe Friedrichshafen unveils new trade fair concept
LU Committee wants more focus on clothing in proposals on plastic
US New Cordura fibre offers deep, durable colour Free Content
NL Ascend Performance Materials makes European acquisition

Browse all news...