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January 2021

29 January 2021
ES Adding Viroblock to polymers ensures lasting effect for Nylstar
CN Zhejiang Runtu obtains Oeko-Tex ‘eco passport’
US Columbia creates chief digital information officer role
GB Ellen MacArthur Foundation publishes circular goals
28 January 2021
US Gold nanoparticles dry Allied’s down faster
TN UK clothing brands encouraged to turn to Tunisia
TZ Lidl backing boosts Cotton made in Africa
US Nike, Stüssy and ‘ethically harvested’ plant dyes
27 January 2021
CH Recovery in orders continues for Rieter
GB ThruDark unveils SF Raid waterproof trousers
US Rocky Brands buys performance footwear portfolio
US PrimaLoft develops Cross Core with up to 90% recycled content
26 January 2021
DE ISPO names 2021’s top products
IN Fashion For Good programme leads to pilot cotton project
JP White Mountaineering meets Millet
MZ Endura’s tree planting success enables CO2 pledge
25 January 2021
CN Performance Days announces new event
DE Management team now complete at Rhenoflex
JP No rainy seasons for Y-3 plus Gore-Tex
GB Between London and Tokyo: Raeburn x Onward Advanced System
22 January 2021
FR Landmark deal between Decathlon and the NBA
JP Asics: ‘a sound mind in a sound body’
FI Brand revamp for growing Infinited Fiber Company
DE Ortovox’s sourcing practices praised by Fair Wear
21 January 2021
DE 500-plus exhibitors gear up for IPSO online
NL Teijin establishes sustainable tech innovation hub
FI Charity auction for dresses that use Spinnova bio-fibre Free Content
US New brand appoints performance textiles expert
20 January 2021
AU Partners to launch pilot for lyocell fibre from microbial cellulose
US Converse collections celebrate basketball history
KR The North Face and Hyosung establish ‘recycling ecosystem’
GB Pentland promotes for first positive-business director
19 January 2021
AT Solar energy plant will push Lenzing closer to goals
DE ‘Creativity has surged’: ISPO Textrends 2021 winners
JP Teijin adds its voice to call for higher renewable energy targets
CN ‘From winter in Canada to spring in China’: a first for Canada Goose
18 January 2021
DE Techtextil and Texprocess postponed until 2022
NL Polyester’s true water footprint has gone largely unreported
CN Anta invests $92 million in Sichuan production base
JP Sillage mixes hi-tech textiles with antique fabrics
15 January 2021
US Partners put Celliant into viscose fibres
IT ‘Celestial’, second skin graphene garments land at Directa Plus
DE Decision to cancel Fabric Days ‘hardest yet’
DE Sympatex and Vaude auction offcuts on eBay
14 January 2021
DE Duo of plant-based water repellents hailed as ‘leap’ for Rudolf
CN After losing Michael Jordan trademark case, Qiaodan Sports changes name
IT CIFRA, Fulgar and Solvay team up for antiviral knitted collection
US Expansion at carbon fibre technology provider
13 January 2021
CN Kangol readies for China launch
CN Fila could be Anta Group’s biggest brand
US Transformers Foundation seeks 'truth' about cotton
BE Potocnik: Unique opportunity to implement circular economy at scale
12 January 2021
IE Lycra reaches gold Cradle to Cradle for 25 products
KR Castelbajac developing anti-covid-19 golfwear
HK Asia switch as VF moves focus away from Hong Kong
FI Spinnova and Naia boost ZDHC ranks
11 January 2021
DE Compression band enhances new Puma football boot
IT Radici invests in new meltblown nonwoven production line
SE Polygiene and Addmaster join hands in ‘comprehensive’ antimicrobial effort
FR PSG paints Air Jordan 1 High Zoom CMFTs pink and purple
08 January 2021
CN Report highlights revival of cotton-textile supply chain
FR Le Coq Sportif enters e-sports arena
TW Changes at the top for FENC
US Patagonia condemns US Capitol raid
07 January 2021
GB M&S backs call to action on Xinjiang cotton
PL Dyneema trials prove circular prospects
BE Devan claims textile treatment offers immune system boost
KR New e-resource for finding Korean recycled textile manufacturers
06 January 2021
US The North Face to drop red- and gold-themed CNY capsule
CN China plans vast sportswear-making complex
Denham teases latest Nike collection following sell-out
US Two senior appointments at Wolverine World Wide
05 January 2021
US Ascend on the acquisition trail again
GB Cautious welcome for trade deal from UKFT
TH Indorama wins big at sustainable business awards
DE Hohenstein thanks loyal customers as it celebrates 75th birthday
04 January 2021
CN Unravelling the fabric of China’s flag on the moon
KR ‘K-rPET’ to trickle into South Korea
DE More than 60% of the polyester adidas uses this year will be recycled
DE Schoeller aims to help German brand bore its customers to sleep

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