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News2 Jul 2014Arc’teryx has presented its Technical Performance Footwear, comprising eight shoe styles for men and women separated into low-cut approach shoes (Alpha FL) and mid-cut Hiking and light trekking boots (Bora Mid). The company also introduced the Bora2 Mid, a hiking and trekking boot, and the Alpha2 FL Shoe for men, both utilising the Arc’teryx Adaptive Fit liner boot, using Gore-Tex Stretch technology.
Employment within the UK creative industries sector has increased five times faster than the national average over the last three years, according to latest figures published by the Department for Culture Media and Sport. In the North West, product, graphic and fashion design are thriving, according to the report. Elsewhere, music, film, photography and IT are seeing more employment.
News1 Jul 2014Dri-fit technology is Nikes next advancement in the creation of football shirts.This Dri-Fit technology draws sweat away from the body to the exterior of the shirts and shorts where it quickly evaporates. This helps players to perform at their absolute best by remaining cooler, drier and more comfortable.
News1 Jul 2014The viscose staple fibre price lost ground again on Tuesday in China as a result of anaemic demand. The key product (1.5 den, 38 mm) was traded at 11,800 yuan per tonne, shrinking 200 yuan (1.67%), from last week. The trading volume was also quite low.
A lack of technological knowhow, the difficulty of obtaining good species of cotton seeds, plus poor morale amongst farmers, has brought cotton cultivation in Cambodia to a trickle, a former cotton company executive has told WTiN.com.
News30 Jun 2014The International Woolmark Prize 2014/15 will include a menswear designer award, alongside the womenswear award, with two finalists being selected from each region. The third annual European regional final will take place on July 8 in Paris, France.
