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August 2020

28 August 2020
FR Rossignol Group sells Raidlight and Vertical Brands back to founder
US Newest racer has New Balance competing in carbon
TW FENC’s recycled plastic yarn saves 2,800 tonnes from ocean Free Content
US Higg hires from Microsoft to build partnerships
27 August 2020
FR Premiere Vision cancels September’s physical event Free Content
CH Five textile tech brands collaborate on antiviral jacket
US Report advises how to keep plastic out of cotton production
FR Dyneema adds protection for Tour de France
26 August 2020
SE ViralOff success prompts management changes at Polygiene
SG Huntsman’s wool dyes can help move away from chrome
DE “Back to business” with Fabric Days live Munich event
CH Schoeller and Forster Rohner masks get first Testex label
25 August 2020
HK Asahi Kasei opens multipurpose showroom in Hong Kong
BR Digital Inspiramais takes place this week
DE EOCA’s first online conservation fundraiser raises €16,400
US Athleta’s recycled nylon used in new women’s line
24 August 2020
US prAna leading effort to eliminate plastic from consumer packaging Free Content
GB Sports Direct opens 51K square foot space in Northern Ireland
CN WWF partnership to help Anta progress ESG projects
US AAFA’s virtual global supply chain and trade conference begins Tuesday
21 August 2020
ES Recycled Meryl yarns result from Nylstar-Invista partnership
US Checkerspot closes $36 million for performance biomaterials platform
JP Asics commemorates 30 years of its tri-density sole
DE Puma gives peek into new Geiselwind logistics centre
20 August 2020
CA Lululemon adds new performance fabrics to pant collection
GB WSA's sister title Inside Denim launches website Free Content
MC World Athletics issues list of approved shoes for competition
US Metallica theme for special-edition Wolverine boots
19 August 2020
DE Timberland and BASF combine on work shoe project
CH Hemp fabric added to Ventile’s sustainability range
US Coats developing yarns with HeiQ Viroblock
SG Latest Foot Locker includes basketball court
18 August 2020
US Organic standard hopes to ‘heal broken agriculture system’
CH Archroma achieves top marks for CSR
IT Study measures efficacy of graphene against covid-19
FI Spinnova growing team with six appointments
17 August 2020
US REI to sell new headquarters as remote working becomes norm
US Unifi fourth quarter shows growth after covid-19 hit
US Modular mask turns PPE into tech gadget, sportswear, more
US Nike “anti-sneaker” unplugs with sensory drop-in midsoles
14 August 2020
CN Intellectual property win for Rieter in China
US Ralph Lauren invests in upcycled performance materials company
GB Puma promotions: GM for UKIB and regional sales director for Europe
IN India leading global organic cotton production
13 August 2020
US NPD: Sales are soaring for five socially-distanced activities Free Content
US Applied DNA gets second patent for cotton tagging system
GB Texon publishes inaugural sustainability report
US VF Foundation donates $7.3 million
12 August 2020
US New Wolverine president will take over as CEO in time
CA Canada Goose accelerates plans online and in China after Q1 result
US Demand for sports shoes is “healthy”, Foot Locker CEO says
ES Royo’s dye process gets AITEX’s blessing
11 August 2020
US Face mask has split design for hydrating
US Reebok celebrates Classic Leather Legacy with mentoring offer
US Dick’s opening 11 new stores in the US
US US industry celebrates Outdoors Act
10 August 2020
DE EOG speaks out in support of Germany’s Supply Chain Act
CN Cashew nut byproduct used for superhydrophobic fabrics
US Rugby player Phaidra Knight launches activewear line
KR Osprey and Hyosung partner on pack collection for next spring
07 August 2020
CN Anta rises on Fortune China 500 rankings
GB Timberland’s London flagship awarded store of the year
AU Nanollose facilities unaffected by covid-19 restrictions
VN Dutch companies seek to boost trade with Vietnam
06 August 2020
Houdini CEO to give free lecture on sustainability
FR Christy Raedeke appointed first CMO for Chargeurs
DE MIT lends prowess for Puma’s cushioning
DE Adidas X Ghosted uses ‘new performance material’
05 August 2020
DE Former Lenzing footwear manager joins Kelheim Fibres
US Duvaltex ramping up production on antimicrobial textiles
DE Adidas CEO proves his mettle with pandemic handling
TW FENC and Coca-Cola team up for chemical recycling of PET
04 August 2020
SE Polygiene ponders antiviral 'confusion'
US Textiles importer creates PPE division
CN Winnie Ma new president for VF Corp Greater China
DE Ortovox to celebrate four decades with ski touring collection
03 August 2020
GB UK startup launches affordable golf apparel brand Free Content
BE EOG group offering grants to get new audiences outside
US FDRA digital summit to explore more sustainable footwear
FR Paris home to third Nike “House of Innovation”

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