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June 2021

30 June 2021
US Timberland edges towards circularity through take-back programme
KR Hyosung signals continued rPET interest with Pleats Mama investment
NZ Boulder-based brand wants TMC technology in its products
GB EOCA names projects for outdoor industry support
29 June 2021
IN Construction to start on garment factory cluster near New Delhi
CN China’s upgrading textiles industry seeks solutions at ITMA Asia
US Skims stretches to outfit Team USA
ML BCI supports sustainable soil projects
28 June 2021
FI As regenerated fibre demand grows, Patagonia secures supply of Infinna
US Brooks runs with nitrogen-injected midsoles
CA Puma moves to protect viscose and packaging supply chains
ES JD Sports makes acquisition in Spain
25 June 2021
US ‘Pivotal’ year brings big revenue increase for Nike
GB Lockdown walks provide inspiration for new wool-based brand
US Cotton sourcing platform can relay farmers’ stories
CA Canada Goose fur-free by end 2022
24 June 2021
SE USWE puts Polygiene in running vests
KR PGA Tour and LPGA Golf Wear gear up 25% in Korea
NL ZDHC publishes second Impact Report
SE H&M Looop wins Cannes design prize
23 June 2021
US New CEO to take over at Wolverine at year end
HU 878: graphene is ‘the new Gore-Tex’
NL Viscose traceability project shows viability of blockchain
VN Fair Wear collaboration could provide extra help for garment workers
22 June 2021
CN University and Anta launch research centre and design prize
IT Thermore’s Ecodown Fibers Genius becomes even warmer after washing
CN Yantian port delays pose golden quarter risk
IN Sorona adds comfort and stretch to linen
21 June 2021
SE Recycled wool plays a key role in new Isbjörn hoodie
AU Puma celebrates skate label tie-up
GB Andy Murray to return to Wimbledon in merino wool kit
CN New Asia innovation centre for Invista in Shanghai
18 June 2021
CN Bright horizons for Fujian’s exports to Japan
BR Partially bio-based polyamide yarn from Solvay
US $3.5 million boost for 'clean' textile chemistry company
PT Portuguese sportswear brand wins CLASS Icon Award 2021
17 June 2021
CA Canadian climbing team to wear Arc’teryx uniforms
GB Spintex secures $100,000 biomimicry prize
US ‘Technology Pioneer’ shuns oil-based materials
US Outdoor Industry Association revamps board
16 June 2021
CN $129 million injected into Xtep to boost K-Swiss, Palladium growth
GB Speedo unveils Fastskin concept
DE German trade fairs given go ahead
AU Textile waste added to soil in Cotton Australia trial
15 June 2021
IT Puma translates Ferrari’s vision into footwear
SE Natural growth: Craft expands Spartan partnership
US SAC adds new High Index tool
IL Nilit sponsors circularity initiative
14 June 2021
CN China: CNTAC forges paths to climate neutrality
AU Graduate training programme to resume for AWI
US Tagged thread from A&E can help brands combat counterfeiting
KR TK Chemical grows Green New Deal partnerships
11 June 2021
CA New executive chairman at Moose Knuckles
FI Spinnova prepares to hit the big time with adidas backing
GB UK designer scoops top International Woolmark prizes
CN Xtep harnesses the power of PLA from plants
10 June 2021
IN Birla Cellulose EU BAT compliant for site emissions
GB Flax project springs to life in Blackburn
US Pre-consumer microfibre shedding equal to home laundering - report
US US outdoor industry welcomes funding proposal
09 June 2021
FR Adidas Originals marks Paris eco push with recycled Stan Smiths
PK Oxygen-producing garments could be 'fashion of the future'
MA ITMF membership will help the Moroccan textile industry integrate
US Backpack brand declares itself plastic negative
08 June 2021
US Puma partners Rhude’s Rhuigi Villaseñor
IT Eurojersey aims to educate consumers on garment choices
AT Plastics-labelling will bring ‘new market dynamics’, Lenzing says
GR Healthy Seas embarks on biggest clean up
07 June 2021
BR Brazil signs cotton contract with China
ES Kuura fibre’s first environmental LCA looks positive
UA Surprise headline-grabbing winner among UEFA 2020 kit suppliers
TH Partners combine on mask project
04 June 2021
CA Lululemon jumps 88% in Q1
JP Polygiene readies The North Face for Japanese summertime
AU Cotton Australia corrects myths at open-house event
JP Heat stress success for Toray fabric
03 June 2021
JP New versions of ASICS shoes offer ‘even more bounce’
FR Kering: ‘healthy soil is the starting point’
NL IRSG to take over running of JD Sports’ Dutch subsidiary
IT Nike alum joins Moncler C-suite
02 June 2021
CN Demand for Chinese-made garments up 51.7%
KR New Arc’teryx product line due this autumn, according to Korean reports
SE Pulp non-fiction: Lenzing to work with Swedish partner on recycling idea
GB Ocean action demands ahead of G7 Summit
01 June 2021
ES La Liga to use new Puma ball next season
CH Bluesign chief executive leaves to join SGS
KR Nelson Sports and The Gear Shop team up
KR Treksta treads 100% recycled path with Forest line

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