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April 2020

30 April 2020
US OIA webinar on new China tariff exclusions for the US
IN Virtual digitising and plotting system to help designers working from home
29 April 2020
US Technology is a catalyst for sustainability, Lycra says
US New certification tests for Sorona’s 'molecular footprint'
US Allbirds’ first running shoe made with sugarcane and eucalyptus
NL ZDHC releases new guidelines for fibre production
28 April 2020
BE EOG: Supply chain cohesion needed or ecosystem fails
Burberry launches green capsule with Econyl and sustainability labelling
US VF Corp preparing to reopen North American locations
27 April 2020
FR Fibre-yarn-textile pacts needed in post-covid clothing industry
US California company making gowns with polyurethane-coated polyester
US Nike website to highlight products' sustainable features
US Patagonia resumes online sales after pause for pandemic
AT Lenzing and Palmers form mask-making company
24 April 2020
ES Royo masters waterless sulphur dyeing on yarns
JP Asics recycled uppers to honour Edo era Japan
US Resale marketplace partners with Abercrombie & Fitch
23 April 2020
NO Ten groups plead for manufacturers’ support
GB Coffee grounds help guard against rays in latest HH collection
CH HeiQ praises partners for role in responding to high demand
22 April 2020
CA Lululemon’s CFO departs after two years
IT Framis Italia brings the heat-welded taping technology
US Lab-grown cotton makers say process saves time and resources
SE H&M Foundation rewards innovations that can transform the fashion industry
US Performance shoe uses decoupled midsole
21 April 2020
US Merrell taps TNF sales director to be new VP of US sales
Adidas using carbon technology for PPE
DE Digital version of Performance Days April 22 and April 23
20 April 2020
US Seattle facility converted; OR to manufacture three types of masks
CH Thickener from Archroma speeds production of sanitising gels
US TNF releases another capsule for the streets instead of mountains
US Dickies and VF Corp to produce millions of isolation gowns
17 April 2020
DE New head of Lanxess global procurement and logistics
HT Haiti to reopen portion of textile industry
DE Adidas receives approval for €3 billion loan
GB TMC reports ‘important step’ in microfibre understanding
CN Researchers use freeze-spun silk and shellfish skeleton in new smart textile
16 April 2020
GB “Indestructible” jacket boasts toughest fibre and shatterproof buttons
CA Arc’teryx and partners developing medical gowns
US Nike promotes for North America role
CH Tests show Sanitized finishes are effective against viruses
15 April 2020
AU Cotton group issues advice to growers for bringing contractors on farm
GB Rab aims for warmth and breathability in lighter-weight jacket
IT Moncler CEO ready to resume when it’s time
US Badger Sport performance activity masks generating donations to first responders
14 April 2020
SI Brands join mission to turn ghost nets to nylon
VN Vietnam: world’s biggest maker of athletic trainers to suspend production
US Nike quietly releases unconventional sandal
09 April 2020
JP Virtual reality to replace Asics summit for shoe launch
SE Antimicrobial technology leads Polygiene to a positive first quarter
08 April 2020
US Working OHSU, Nike turns company resources to PPE
US Burlington boosts production of medical barrier fabrics
07 April 2020
US VF outlines funding for Covid-19 response
FR Techtera praises French textiles companies’ speedy response
CN Puma reopens first of its six stores in Wuhan, China
GB WSA looks at unlocking the blockchain
06 April 2020
CM OPEC Fund giving €30 million to Cameroon’s cotton sector
US UA shares steps to mitigate financial impact of virus
IFAI issues “urgent” call for PPE patterns and specifications
03 April 2020
US Nina Flood appointed president of Eastpack
SE Polygiene launches antiviral technology
DE Rhenoflex appoints new director of marketing and sales
CN Anta partners up with WWF on sustainable development
02 April 2020
US TNF applies Futurelight technology to footwear
SE Light jacket from Haglöfs uses aerogel insulation

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