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June 2020

30 June 2020
DE Adidas vows to ‘replace plastic for good’
DE Adidas puts carbon-infused rods in latest trainer
US Performance apparel line to incorporate face masks
29 June 2020
AU CSIRO scientists developing naturally-coloured cotton
DE Sympatex CEO award
CA Core77 design awards notice recent grad’s adaptive mid-layer
26 June 2020
FR Salomon modular shoe evolves over varying terrain
DE Rudolf announces antibacterial and antiviral textile treatment
CA Outdoor brand going digital with climbing academy
US Neck sleeves designed for protection during workouts
25 June 2020
SE Peak Performance merges high-vis with GoreTex
US Reebok trainer aims to evoke exoskeleton
24 June 2020
US Gore sets carbon emissions goals
GB JD Sports buys back Go Outdoors after days in administration
Reports show impact of lockdown on sports purchasing
23 June 2020
CN Saucony opens first store in Shanghai
CH World Athletics appoints Head of Global Development
US AdvanSix appoints chief human resources officer
22 June 2020
GB Graphene smart textiles developed for heat adaptive clothing
US Outdoor Retailer to hold online event in July (US)
TH Supara retailer launches masks for the school week
US Major sports brands boycott Facebook
19 June 2020
DE Puma assesses 2020 goals, sets new 2025 targets
PK Archroma and Liberty to produce PPE in Pakistan
US Janice Tennant named Merrell’s new chief marketing officer
US Hanes appoints Stephen Bratspies as CEO
18 June 2020
JP Asics study: lockdown boosts love for running
IS Iceland’s 66°North partners with Polartec on ‘classic shell’
17 June 2020
GB WRAP publishes updates to recycling and re-use grant
DE Thermore expands recycled insulation range
DE Puma biodesign project explores sustainable textile dyeing
16 June 2020
DE Intertextile hopes for ‘industry reboot’
AU Australian company launches technical ski sock
15 June 2020
AU AWI expects weak wool demand for another four months
CA Arc’teryx aims for urban/outdoors crossover
GB New tech in upcoming 7L modular jacket to withstand downpours
US Hoka One One builds on carbon plate technology trend
GB Baltex stretch medical fabric used in Airox face mask
12 June 2020
SE Outdoor industry must work hard to keep new enthusiasts engaged
CA Drop in Lululemon sales steeper than expected
NO Helly Hansen revisits award-winning 2017 jacket
KR Mizuno Korea donates shoes to refugees
11 June 2020
JP CCILU reveals ocean plastic’s versatility
DE Stanley Chau to lead Asian business of Rhenoflex
US New Balance masks now for general public; athletic masks to come
10 June 2020
SE WWF and Google to assess raw materials through sustainability platform
TZ Tanzania to double cotton production in five years
DE Classic trainers re-released as vegan
09 June 2020
US Cotton body publishes impact report
SE Launching online in North America, Isbjörn expects AI to minimise returns
BR Havaianas collabs with Japanese brand on street sandal
GB Equip joins Fair Wear Foundation
NZ Adidas makes New Zealand kit with recycled plastic — again
08 June 2020
AU HeiQ textile technology tested successful against covid-19
GB High elastane lets Vollebak shorts “stretch like a rubber band”
BE Research shows impact of covid-19 on attitudes about outdoors
US Delta Apparel joins Cotton LEADS program
05 June 2020
GB University student creates “biodegradable plastic”
US Elevate brands share resources to produce PPE
04 June 2020
DE Performance Days moves Munich dates but will go ahead
JP World Athletics releases strategic plan and Olympic qualifying info
DE Puma inks partnership with Iceland football
03 June 2020
US US companies develop ‘virus-killing ink’ for sportswear
US Running shoe brands benefitting from solo fitness
NL Byborre raises €3.2m for sustainable textile development
US Walmart and Moosejaw lines aim to encourage diversity and inclusivity
02 June 2020
US Businesses to US govt: pair covid recovery with climate efforts
NL Six organisations to work with Dutch ministry to make garment industry fairer
US UA collects high-tech faves in one kit
IT Salewa range uses Polartec’s greener technologies
01 June 2020
US Coolmax used in new H&M menswear collection
GB Motorcycle range gets antibac treatment
UA Puma stores reopening and staff returning to work
NZ Adidas and Allbirds seek to achieve lowest carbon footprint

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