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July 2021

30 July 2021
GB Major names become Ellen MacArthur Foundation partners
AU Fibretrace gains European patent for marker system
Econyl steps out of comfort zone with consumer-facing platform
IT Extra padding for Moncler
29 July 2021
US Two brands make Wolverine optimistic about 2021
KR BlackYak has helped recycle 17 million PET bottles this year
DE Footwear propels Puma to strong second quarter
US Former Hermès CEO joins board of mycelium maker
28 July 2021
KR Nepa launches new hiking boots via crowdfunding
US Ortholite makes strides towards zero waste
JP ASICS announces investment in insole start-up
DE Deadly explosion at German chemicals site
27 July 2021
CA Lululemon achieves ‘world first’ with emissions-derived polyester
CN China is the first focus for Mizuno-Polygiene partnership
US Textiles circularity pilot asks for brands to ‘walk the talk’
US Skechers benefits from post-covid desire for comfort
US Skechers benefits from post-covid desire for comfort
26 July 2021
GB Wastewater treatment project to go ahead at Lenzing’s Grimsby plant
KR Korean golfwear blends merino wool with rPET
IT Fulgar yarn used for biodegradable cycling shorts
AU Activewear brand blames supplier for $5 million fine
23 July 2021
FR Quechua wants to help consumers rediscover the joys of hiking
CN Anta Group donates $7.7 million to flood-hit Henan
GB Swimwear brand among British Fashion Council’s changemakers
SE Tent brand celebrates 50 years in business
22 July 2021
GB Textile Exchange and Leather Working Group grant reciprocal membership
AT Platinum rating for Lenzing
AQ South Korea’s Kolon to make Antarctica-fit kit
CH Schoeller engineers ecorepel for dry-clean fabrics
21 July 2021
IL New traceability technology marks Israeli cotton at seed level
CN Ningbo chosen for fourth Avery Dennison Experience lab
VN US sports and clothing groups say Vietnam tariffs would be serious setback
PK ICAC appoints first head of textiles and innovation
20 July 2021
GB EOG offers solutions for single-use poly bags
CH Schoeller CEO heads for calmer waters
DE Senior Europe appointment at Puma
KR Barrel achieves Korean swimming first
19 July 2021
KR BlackYak and TK Chemical expand K-rPET ecosystem
US Li-Ning unveils first ever skateboarding collection
KR Korean government honours Toray exec for covid action
US Manhattan opening marks store rebrand for Arc’teryx
16 July 2021
CN Collaboration between Lycra and HeiQ will bear first fruits in China
US AAFA calls for further action to resolve ongoing shipping crisis
SE Polygiene heads towards a strong quarter
GB Vollebak creates jumpers from landfill-bound uniforms
15 July 2021
IT Lenzing hits a sweet note with Orange Fiber deal
CH Strong market recovery boosts textile machinery sales for Rieter
DE Sympatex, Patagonia and Toms named among top B Corps
KR Carbon footprint of recycled spandex is 67% lower
14 July 2021
ES Inditex brings cotton target forward by two years
CA Trail-running start-up chooses bio-based Dyneema for launch product
GB Government scraps trade show support for UK fashion and textile exporters
US Milestone for Polartec as it eliminates PFAS water repellents
13 July 2021
DE Puma moves up a gear with F1-designed spike
GB Microfibre test method available to all
SE Isbjörn takes an increasingly recycled route
ES La Liga to use special ball for highest-profile matches
12 July 2021
ES Partners Happy Punt, Recover and Hansae design for sustainability
VN Sporting goods focus for Teijin plant in Vietnam
ES Hemp is the choice in Ternua climbing apparel line
FR LVMH and Weturn build ‘complete ecosystem’ for ‘creative circularity’
09 July 2021
CH Bluesign completes revision of its lists
GB Wild Human teams up with Vivobarefoot
CA Lululemon creates yoga mat with mycelium
US Mint adds freshness to clothing collection
08 July 2021
US Cotton prices advance considerably
GB British Wool launches fully traceable initiative
CN Anta to invest £450m in R&D in ambitious five-year plan
SE Investors see potential in on-demand thread dyeing
07 July 2021
JP YKK steps forward for GTT 'clean chemistry' deal
CN China’s 14th five-year plan for textiles released
AU AWI funds regenerative farming project
IN Patagonia supplier becomes first Good Fashion Fund beneficiary
06 July 2021
TR HKRITA-ISKO deal means Green Machine is commercially viable
US Elevate joins Business Ambition for 1.5ºC campaign
US First Flyknit skate shoe pays tribute to Nike leader
FI Adidas joins list of Infinited Fiber backers
05 July 2021
GB Fitness apparel brand’s founder to return as CEO
ID Manufacturing optimism in Indonesia
NZ Icebreaker now 91% plant- or merino-based
CH Intersocks owner buys The Athlete’s Foot
02 July 2021
DE Yarn collection reflects a desire for active life, Südwolle says
US Materials Show organiser welcomes host states’ reopening
DE Suitors line up for Reebok
DE Textiles chemicals combine as Pulcra buys Devan
01 July 2021
KR Hyosung’s Askin helps Treksta get summer-ready
CH Better Cotton volumes up by 13% in 2020
TH HeiQ strengthens portfolio with Life Materials acquisition
TJ Textile Exchange: organic cotton production to ‘skyrocket’

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