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ArticlePerformance Days expands product range and exhibition space
Visitors to the upcoming winter edition of Performance Days in Munich can look forward to some new features. These include a larger exhibition area, expanded from one to two halls, to accommodate the brand-new footwear segment. In addition to the new footwear area, the second hall will also house the ...
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News briefsTexhibition Istanbul to put climate change at center stage
The guiding theme of the next edition of Texhibition Istanbul is United for Climate in Textiles, referring to a collaborative effort within the textile industry to tackle environmental impacts and issues associated with climate change. Source: Texhibition Istanbul The fourth edition of the fabric and accessories show ...
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News briefsSaucony and Polygiene partner on latest product range
Following on from the launch of the partnership in March 2023, Saucony has unveiled more Polygiene-treated products in its July Spring Summer Collection. Source: Polygiene Polygiene’s StayFresh antibacterial technology inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria, so garments need less washing, customers save water and energy, and products ...
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ArticleCoDi maintains FY guidance as inventory headwinds persist
Net income from continuing operations in Compass Diversfied’s (CoDi) branded consumer companies related to sports, outdoor and apparel (5.11 Tactical, Boa, Marucci Sports, PrimaLoft, and Velocity Outdoor) declined by 68 percent to $6.94 million from $21.4 million for the period ended June 30. Total revenues from the five companies fell ...
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ArticleCoats Group forecasts gradual demand improvement in H2
The U.K.-based maker of industrial yarns and structural components for footwear and apparel faced H1 headwinds due to difficult year-over-year comparisons and widespread industry destocking. Adjusted operating profit slipped by 14 percent to $107 million from $125 million for the six months ended June 30. Revenues fell by 11 percent ...
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ArticleAdidas partners with scientific project: Biopolymers from algae for textiles
The textiles of the future are “bio-based”. This is the conviction behind the BIOTEXFUTURE Innovation Space – a concept funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research as part of the transformation to a bio-based economy. A central role in this innovation space is played by the German ...
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News briefsCoats sells European zips business to Aequita
Shortly after the company announced the launch of a new footwear division, Coats Group, the British multinational specializing in the manufacture of yarns and structural components for apparel and footwear, announced the sale of its Opti Zips EMEA business to Aequita for an expected $1 million after the deduction of ...
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ArticleCoats launches new footwear division
Coats, the UK-based manufacturer of industrial yarns and structural components for apparel and footwear, has launched a new footwear division following its acquisition of Texon and Rhenoflex in 2022. Following a period of integration, Coats Footwear was launched, offering an expanded range of components and material solutions to footwear and ...
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ArticleKoroyd grows with new HQ, new hires and brand relaunch
Koroyd, a Monaco-based company offering an advanced impact protection technology, announced significant strategic growth developments across the company, including a move to an expanded headquarters, new hires across the business, a complete relaunch of its brand identity and messaging, and category growth in key markets. Over the past 18 months, ...
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ArticleOrthoLite appoints new GM for India
Source: OrthoLite India Vikash Bajargyan OrthoLite, the global leader in branded comfort footwear, announces the appointment of Vikash Bajargyan as the new General Manager of OrthoLite India (OIN). In his new position, Bajargyan will oversee OIN’s overall operations. This includes leading manufacturing and business development, as well ...
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C-Suite InterviewMario Stucki: “Dimpora makes a membrane in a way no one else does”
A membrane that is waterproof, windproof, breathable, PFAS-free, biodegradable and recyclable. The science is already here. Dimpora’s CEO explains.
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News briefsThermore launches Ocean Cycle-certified Ecodown Fibers Ocean
Milan-based insulation manufacturer Thermore has launched its new fiber product called Ecodown Fibers Ocean, which it says is the first thermal insulation made from 100 percent ocean-bound raw materials (PET bottles). The new product is Ocean Cycle-certified and made at Thermore’s production site in Hong Kong. Thermore’s commitment to clean ...
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News briefsYKK’s accelerates efforts to achieve Sustainability Vision 2050
YKK Corporation has increased the number of sites that have converted 100 percent of their electricity consumption to renewable energy by 20 sites from FY21 to FY22. This brings the total to 31 sites worldwide. As part of the YKK Sustainability Vision 2050, a set of sustainability goals to achieve ...
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News briefsFinnish factory to begin spinning its web
Woodspin is set to begin operating what it calls a “zero-emission factory producing sustainable textile fiber from certified wood at scale.” Its objective is to produce an annual yield of a thousand tons of Spinnova textile fiber, and to scale up to a million with the aid of a second ...
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ArticleMichelin Soles expands to the US
JV International Srl, an Italian manufacturer of engineered soles and worldwide licensee of Michelin Soles, has expanded to the USA to further expand its global presence. Founded in 2013, the Italian company has already been able to strengthen its presence on two important continents for the development of footwear: Europe ...
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SponsoredSustainable by Design: Polartec’s 30 Years of EcoEngineering
Find out how Polartec minimizes the environmental impact of its products at every stage of its lifecycle.
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News briefsSympatex offering "No to PFAS" webinar on action and alternatives
Sympatex has announced its latest webinar, “No to PFAS,” to be held on May 4, 2023, at 10:30–12:00 CEST. Katy Stevens (EOG), Lisa Skedung (RISE) and Jonatan Kleimark (ChemSec) will give an overview of specific PFAS restriction consequences in the textile industry, current PFAS alternatives, the concrete procedure of ECHA’s ...
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ArticleDyStar shuts down German plant
Singapore-based specialty chemicals company DyStar has announced plans to “restructure” its plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany, in response to changing business conditions and market changes. The plant, inherited from the company’s founders, who started indigo research and production more than 125 years ago, has been an integral part of DyStar’s global ...
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News briefsArchroma CEO to step down
Chemical technology expert Archroma has announced its transition plan for the role of chief executive officer. Heike van de Kerkhof, CEO since January 2020, will step down effective April 30, 2023, to pursue other professional opportunities. Mark Garrett, an experienced executive in the industry, will assume the role of interim ...
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News briefsPrimaLoft has a new CFO
Source: PrimaLoft Jason Kerley Materials technology company PrimaLoft, Inc., a subsidiary of Compass Diversified (CoDi), has announced the promotion of Jason Kerley to chief financial officer. Kerley, who currently serves as vice president - controller, will assume the position following the departure of Tom Seaver, who joined ...
