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February 2019

28 February 2019
BR Brazil’s cotton producers expect a good year
TH Indorama posts best-ever annual results
US Inaugural African American Footwear Forum takes place
DE Adidas puts Forgefiber into golf shoes
DE Covestro hails strong 2018 performance despite mounting challenges Free Content
27 February 2019
RO CEC launches Science-Led Shoe project
AU Australian yoga brand insists on natural fibres
IN Messe Frankfurt to launch new exhibition in India
TH Indorama’s revenue exceeded $10 billion in 2018
CH HeiQ to help brands create ‘the perfect product’ Free Content
26 February 2019
US Ethisphere Institute celebrates ethical companies
CN Another year of strong growth for Anta Sports Free Content
BD New testing lab in Bangladesh for DyStar
IT Eastman to partner with CLASS
DE Tension and caution affect BASF 2018 results
25 February 2019
CA Specialist Basque sock brand to go on sale in Canada
DE Vaude wins award for sustainability report
BR Indorama puts another piece in the jigsaw in Brazil
HK Arc’teryx opens third store in Hong Kong
IT New lactam wastewater recovery plant at Radici Free Content
22 February 2019
GB The latest issue of WSA magazine is now available
DE Frankfurt gears up for Techtextil 2019
SE Isbjörn chooses nylon over polyester for outer garments
CN Anta shareholders approve Amer acquisition
US Gore Fabrics celebrates responsibility progress Free Content
21 February 2019
US Higg Index advocate joins OIA executive team
EG UNIDO’s sustainable vision for Egypt’s cotton industry
DE Performance Days: Functional fabrics can be beautiful too
GB Graphene grip comes to OCR World Championships
US High-profile shoe mishap causes embarrassment for Nike Free Content
20 February 2019
US United By Blue aims to collect one million pounds of trash in 2019
ES Nike commits to renewable energy in Europe
IN Polygiene appoints technical director for South Asia
CN Invista gets green light for Shanghai ADN facility Free Content
US New leadership at Asics America after revenue dip
19 February 2019
GB Scathing UK parliament report calls for ‘anti-waste’ tax on apparel firms
PK Shima Seiki aims to help Pakistan modernise its textile sector
CH Switzerland to host 2019 European Outdoor Summit
US New president for US textile body NCTO
FI Spinnova recruits textile professor in consultancy role Free Content
18 February 2019
SE Atomic celebrates success at World Championships
IT Sympatex sets its sights on replacing PU foam Free Content
CA Canada Goose to expand training programme at new facility
DE Footwear drives Puma to another record year
US Live machinery demonstrations at Miami sourcing event
15 February 2019
GB Outdoor organisations defend their work on microplastics
DE EOCA turns its attention to plastic waste
US New brand partners for Noble’s XT2 technology
FR Japanese polyester recycling idea comes to France Free Content
US Unifi recognises work of swimwear designer
14 February 2019
DE Adidas brings Boost back into hiking boots with new Terrex offering
CH Odlo celebrates fair wear leadership
ES Seaqual eyes expansion of ocean clean-up activities
NL Ioniqa secures funding to scale up PET upcycling process Free Content
NO Fashion for Good gains ‘agile partner’ in Norrona
13 February 2019
GB Sports bra start-up is the upshot of brands ignoring upward movement
US Gerber says new software release will offer greater speed and agility
ES Industry forums to take place during ITMA 2019
FI European recognition for Spinnova innovator
US Another record year for Skechers Free Content
12 February 2019
IT Is the age of athleisure at an end? Free Content
NL New theme at Fashion for Good’s interactive museum
US Growth for Under Armour in 2018
PT Record textile export revenues for Portugal
US Directa Plus joins NGA industry council
11 February 2019
JP Tensions grow between Descente and major shareholder
JP Toray to launch protective clothing range in Europe after CE approval
US Columbia achieved record sales in 2018 Free Content
IT Italian machinery manufacturers end 2018 on a negative note
DE Mark Held to serve as EOG president
08 February 2019
BE Skills project closes: millions available to help companies progress Free Content
BE European textile firms cannot attract graduates to fill skills gap
FI Apparel drove Amer to record sales in 2018
SG Lenzing to establish design hub in Singapore
US Timberland appoints new footwear design chief
07 February 2019
US Inside the shoe is Sheehan’s focus in education campaign
ES Textile chemicals leaders to hold forum at ITMA 2019
FR Rossignol applies dynamic compression to new skiwear collection Free Content
DE Leading brands to attend OutDoor by ISPO exhibition
US Deckers continues its strong year in the third quarter
06 February 2019
DE ISPO offers evidence of untapped potential for sporting goods industry Free Content
TR New agreement in Turkey means faster access to Repreve
US Experienced fashion industry figure joins Applied DNA advisory board
US New sole from Vibram offers 'extreme grip'
DE EOG secures more support for its Sustainability Charter
05 February 2019
DE New Prym fasteners promise ‘significantly lower’ environmental footprint
CN ‘Abundant’ local cotton supply for China, but still scope for imports
DE Four new apparel brand partners for Sympatex Free Content
US Unifi names winners of second Champions of Sustainability awards
GB Change of leadership for Osprey Europe
04 February 2019
AD Glove brand flies the flag at ISPO
PT Growth for Portuguese district’s technical textile exports
TR ISKO takes its new compression technology to ISPO
SE Houdini and Polartec take on microfibre shedding Free Content
DE Puma unveils its own intelligent fit system
01 February 2019
AU Australian woolgrowers welcome northern hemisphere cold snap
US Good growth for VF Corporation
IT Fulgar feels ready to meet hosiery manufacturers’ new needs
DE Huntsman and partners to address customised sports shoes at ISPO
CN Shandong Ruyi relaunches Invista assets with new company name Free Content

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