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December 2021

22 December 2021
Happy Christmas, healthy and prosperous New Year
21 December 2021
DE Gas and freight costs put pressure on Kelheim Fibres
FR Financial boost for Carbios’ novel plastic-recycling plant
VN Closures in Vietnam lead to flat Nike revenues
KR Hyosung researchers share 2022-2023 textile trends
20 December 2021
GB Umbro and Texon together in ‘world first’
KR Hyosung’s latest MoU shows sharp regen focus
JP Accelerator programme open for applications at ASICS
CH BCI targets 2030 improvements
17 December 2021
BE Wake-up call on textile skills challenge
FI Pilot production plant in place for Respin
SE Södra separates blends and colours in textiles recycling project
NO Amundsen Sports celebrates 10th birthday
16 December 2021
SE Bright future for Polygiene
DE Fabric Start confident for physical show
CN Anta invests in new Shangqiu shoe firm
IT Italian know-how aids Canada Goose footwear launch
15 December 2021
US Knitted footwear: Nike goes legal (again)
ES Despite talk against fast fashion, Inditex growth continues
DE Adidas sets sights on CO2 reduction as ‘moonshot’ becomes reality
GB Ventile launches fifth fabric in 12 months
14 December 2021
IT Important Italian milestone for Freudenberg
IN Reebok partner Aditya Birla to target Indian youth
DE Retraced and Décor launch blockchain-based traceability platform
IT Fresh brand concept for Bemberg with incoming Italy CEO
13 December 2021
CN Kering commends eco-minded startups in Shanghai
GB New version of Texon heel counter has enhanced eco credentials
SG FibreTrace pigments get GOTS approval
JP Teijin gives more detail on Fashion For Good role
10 December 2021
CH Reinach site returns to its roots for Archroma
NL Project aims to address polyester textile waste challenge
CH ‘Surprising number’ of mutual suppliers boosts decarbonisation project
GB Ventile becomes PFC-free with 63% plant-based DWR
09 December 2021
US Fashion groups fund Social Justice Centre
AT Lenzing achieves CDP’s triple ‘A’ rating
CN Shincell-Huntsman project produces recyclable TPU foam
US Erem joins Plastic Impact Alliance
08 December 2021
GH Institutes launch 'ambitious' global study on textiles decomposition
SE Dyeing process improvement is the aim for Björn Borg brand
NO Winter running collection is Helly Hansen-Puma joint effort
CN Sateri says certifications show commitment to transparency
07 December 2021
JP Commercial applications now possible for fabric that adapts to sweat
US ABG unveils strategy for Reebok
CN China’s five-year ‘green upgrades’ for textiles
EG Applied DNA claims breakthrough in cotton provenance tracking
06 December 2021
US Shoe Carnival buys Shoe Station in cash deal
FI Scandinavian Outdoor Group announces new members
KR UFC tackles South Korea and Japan
DE Price increase for key plastics ingredients
03 December 2021
DE A running shoe designed for the female foot
ES New ‘weatherproof’ sneakers race past funding target
US Responsible Packaging Movement reaches 100 brands milestone
GB Sports innovation among Future Fashion Factory beneficiaries
02 December 2021
FI Spinnova-Suzano factory takes shape
US US response to clothing line boosts Allbirds’ third quarter
CN China's Peak establishes sports science lab
JP Toray mimics hair and wool with new fabric
01 December 2021
ES Inditex founder’s daughter to take reins
GB Berghaus aims to make the outdoors accessible for all
US Skechers launches Our Planet Matters recycled collection
PE Peruvian brand opts for Acteev Protect

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