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May 2022

31 May 2022
FR Tennis clothing collection from adidas launches at French Open
GB Vivobarefoot partners for rental service
NL Lanxess strengthens polymers business with Royal DSM unit
AU Inditex to test Nanollose’s MC lyocell
30 May 2022
NZ New Zealand prime minister celebrates fibre partnership
CH Further footwear acquisition for Arklyz
US Textile Exchange: ‘no perfect source’ for biosynthetics
NO Nordic Swan Ecolabel now requires microplastics calculation
27 May 2022
FR Forty-nine French Open players use Babolat racquets
KR BlackYak makes new PET commitments
GB EOCA celebrates successful Earth Day
FR LVMH highlights its circular economy initiatives
26 May 2022
BJ Bumper year for Cotton made in Africa
GB Versarien’s graphene inks used in Umbro kits
CH Lockdowns, rising costs and bottlenecks will blight Rieter’s H1 results
US CLASS takes 'responsible' materials on global tour
25 May 2022
NL Avantium awarded grant to advance CO2 as polyester building block
KR Hyosung to launch regen ocean line in Denver
US Brands and retailers receive recognition from Unifi
CA Record sales for Canada Goose
24 May 2022
GB Polyester and shoe pilots among Circular Future Fund winners
CN Anta releases seventh ESG report
BE European textiles ‘encouraging’ but Brexit decimates UK totals
FR Champions’ League match ball bears message of peace
23 May 2022
FI New firm to focus on scaling Ioncell fibre
US ‘Tough comparison’ affects Footlocker’s Q1 growth
CH Mammut announces new CEO
CN Tea culture inspires new Anta range
20 May 2022
FI Spinnova appointment will drive scaling plans
US TNF passes $3bn but VF 'not happy' with Vans
CN China: outdoor sports worth $90 billion by 2025
US Under Armour CEO to step down
19 May 2022
ES €100m investment from Inditex in ‘textile material of the future’
US US Cotton Trust Protocol doubles grower participation
KR Busan to lead Korean nylon regeneration efforts
US Oritain opens fifth office as it targets US market
18 May 2022
IN Indian manufacturers call for cotton export ban as prices rocket
US Reformation becomes latest to test mycelium
GB Royal support for first Sustainability in UK Textiles conference
SE Climate-change commitment is now a must for SOG members
17 May 2022
IT Two key ingredients in new Italian fabric line
GB Kornit event explores on-demand manufacturing
CN On’s ascent led by North America, but keeps Guangzhou in view
BE VF Foundation funds European outdoor programmes
16 May 2022
JP Cold winter weather helps Descente
CH Energy and water savings for anti-odour finish
KR National Geographic licensee buys Barrel
KR Taekwang to pour $113m into aramid facility
13 May 2022
NL Outdoor enthusiast takes European marketing role for Patagonia
GB Vollebak extols hemp’s benefits
CO Coats recommits to Colombia
GB Unbound sees untapped potential in over-55s market
12 May 2022
CN China situation hurts Yue Yuen in Q1 but optimism remains
DE Puma names chair of supervisory board
DE Revalyu aims to recycle 100 million bottles per day following acquisition
US UT Austin enzyme breaks down PET ‘in a week’
11 May 2022
US Strong quarter for Wolverine despite ‘macro headwinds’
UA Euratex forms Ukraine support mechanism
BD Recover outlines ambitious expansion plans
GB Change of gear for Endura’s management
10 May 2022
SE Scandinavian Outdoor Group appoints chairwoman
US Five-plus decades to perfect TNF climbing collection
TZ Reinhart offers traceable GOTS cotton from Tanzania
DE Parley reveals plastic pledge for Adidas Run for the Oceans
09 May 2022
US HanesBrands hires adidas SVP to drive growth for Champion
KR Cotton Day Korea draws to a close
FI PVH’s European markets to experience Infinna first
SE Non-core ideas will be the focus of new Haglöfs division
06 May 2022
US New Balance embraces 'regenerative' leather scheme
IN Primark to more than double ‘sustainable’ South Asian cotton supply
US Q1 revenues up for Under Armour despite ‘uncertain marketplace’
SE Nearshoring and automation the focus for textiles machinery makers
05 May 2022
CA Leopards and zebras inspire limited-edition Salomon shoes
US SAC backs industry-wide greenhouse gas reduction drive
SE PCW milestone for Recover
DE Puma appeals to football fans to join Re:Jersey project
04 May 2022
US Nike homes in on disassembly on its journey towards circularity
CN Bee tongues could inspire new textiles
AT Successful quarter for Lenzing despite “sharply rising costs”
CH Odour-free innovation bypasses biocides
03 May 2022
JP Canada Goose: ESG updates, ‘petroleum-free’ fleece and new Japan plan
BD Third Sustainable Apparel Forum coming up
US PrimaLoft publishes first Relentlessly Responsible report
US Brand ambassadors drive record sales for Skechers

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