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February 2020

28 February 2020
IN India cotton agency launches cotton brand HIRA
US Sports brands among those joining US voting initiative
US Columbia outlines impacts and potential impacts of coronavirus
27 February 2020
GB Researchers explore washability of smart textiles
US Altra announces sponsorship of two pregnant athletes
26 February 2020
US Market researcher shares 2020 running shoe trends at ISPO
FR Intelligent composite textiles include luminous and temperature-sensitive
25 February 2020
TR Arquas chooses nylon for the first time
US AAFA hires two to ‘enhance value’
US Big names collaborate in push for circular industry
DE Running shoe designed to match natural shape of foot
CH Archroma joins Amsterdam showroom to connect technologies with customers
CA Arc'teryx brings back popular jacket with newer technologies
24 February 2020
CN Lenzing’s Nanjing site back to full operation
DE Bottle-collection network behind sustainable Puma collection
SE Klättermusen moves warehousing and logistic operations to the Netherlands
21 February 2020
FR ‘Solid show’ for PV, despite China’s absence
AT Two management appointments for Lenzing
SE Haglöfs develops graphene-infused mimic insulation
US MIT researchers invent tiny cryptographic ID tag
US Saucony developing its first biodegradable shoe
20 February 2020
BE EU Green Deal prioritises textile waste
US Classic Nike pieces recreated with sustainable materials and methods
19 February 2020
US Reports says sports brands can make better use of email marketing
GB Materials supplier Texon aims for zero waste by 2025
18 February 2020
GB Bike wash brand launches technical apparel range
DE Adidas release its “fastest ever distance running shoe”
AU Noms open for 2020 Australian Cotton Industry Awards
US Burlington insect repellent technology expands into Canada
US The North Face brings functionality to fashion brand
14 February 2020
IT Kappa contract with Napoli extended while sponsorship talks continue
GB Cumbrian businesses team up on children’s waterproof outerwear
US Repreve Champions of Sustainability Awards recognise partners
13 February 2020
US TNF Seven Summits uses bottles from Indian Himalayan watershed
US Bluestar outlines plans to expand Hurley into full lifestyle brand
12 February 2020
US Brooks Sports sues Brooks Brothers over trademark infringement
US Vans opens retail and event space in Los Angeles
11 February 2020
AT Lenzing brand Tencel collaborate on eco textiles
US Columbia Sportswear surpasses $3b in sales for 2019
JP Mimaki to debut hybrid textile printer at FESPA
US Commercial fishing gear designed to meet Alaskan conditions
GB Coats completes purchase of high performance yarns company
10 February 2020
US Space Hippie turns scraps from factory floor into circular footwear
07 February 2020
GB Cotton report captures state of sustainability in industry
FR PV Paris talks take on challenging leather questions
US Portfolio expands to include cellulosic staple fibre
US Nike debuts progressive and sustainable 2020 Olympics kits
06 February 2020
GB Senior Scottish minister tours Bridge of Weir site
DE Coronavirus causes closures for major sports brands
DE C&A and Rajby Textiles develop platinum-level C2C certification
GB UKFT releases British Textile and Colour Trends for SS21
05 February 2020
NZ New Zealand jerseys use recycled plastics line to honour hometowns
SE 2022 strategy: Haglöfs to be more digital and consumer-focused
GB MGC acquires Germany-based Melchior Textil
ZA Renault designer matches custom shoe design with concept cars
04 February 2020
DE Rudolf: Inclusion in fabric expo shows responsible chemistry
US Lee launches sustainability platform and waterless dyeing process
GB Former Sports Direct group buys 12.5% stake in Mulberry
03 February 2020
US TNF debuts mountain kit and alpine footwear
IT Woven label maker launches eco-friendly labels and project
DE BASF buys Solvay’s polyamide business
US New technology in TNF mountain kit
FR Hoka gives Deckers Brands record-breaking quarter
US Unifi turns profits around in an ‘aggressive’ market

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