Ashworth, Inc., which makes the Ashworth and Callaway Golf brands, will continue to be the leading apparel vendor for the U.S. Open for the next four years after signing a long-term contract with the United States Golf Association (USGA) right through 2009 season as it is, it was named lead apparel vendor for the 2005 U.S from 2001 through 2004. Open through a one-year contract with the Pinehurst Resort, which hosted the event in 2005, this new agreement marks the first time any apparel company has been U.S. Open lead apparel vendor for nine years running. Under the agreement, Ashworth will provide merchandise tent fixtures for the merchandise pavilion spanning more than 36,000 square feet, and official volunteer uniforms for more than 5,000 volunteers. The company will also showcase a complete range of its products in premier locations inside the merchandise tent, which will feature professionally designed interiors and amenities, including carpeting, video displays, music and air conditioning. In 2005, Ashworth was also lead vendor for merchandise tent fixture programs and lead merchandise vendor for the U.S. Women’s Open, the U.S.
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| Senior Open and the Walker Cup all USGA sanctioned championships. Mr. Randall L. Herrel, Chairman and CEO, Ashworth, said, “The newest agreement with the USGA represents a great honor and a significant opportunity for Ashworth, Inc. We plan to continue setting the very highest standards in providing vendor services for the next four men’s U.S. Open championships.” The 2006 U.S. Open is scheduled to be held at Wingedfoot Golf Club in Mamaroneck. DAK Americas whose staple fiber is Polyester announces that, polyester staple fiber price increase. Effective from January 1, 2006, DAK Americas LLC will drop all surcharges for polyester staple charged as a result of hurricane damage on the US Gulf Coast. During the hurricane surcharge period, global costs of raw materials and energy have increased as the North American region recovered from the supply chain disruption. As a result, the industry is in an environment of higher energy, transportation and raw material cost compared to pre hurricane levels. Effective for January 1, 2006 shipments, DAK Americas LLC will increase polyester staple fiber prices by 4 cpp for all products sold to carpet, home furnishings, apparel, industrial, and fiberfill markets. 
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