Performance apparel markets: product developments and innovations, March 2023

24 pages, published in Issue 76, March 2023   Report price: Euro 470.00; US$ 615.00

This report provides information on the latest developments in fabrics, fibres, finishes, footwear, odour control treatments, printing inks, smart clothing, socks, wearable technology and yarns. Furthermore, it includes news from the following innovative brands and other organisations: adidas; Asics; Carhartt; Chargeurs Luxury Materials; clim8; Dow; DuPont; HeiQ; HLC Industries; Hologenix; Invista; Nottingham Trent University (NTU); Patagonia; Polartec; Reebok; Schoeller Textil; The Lycra Company; and Unifi.

SUMMARY


FABRICS

• Invista and HLC Industries have collaborated in the development of Cordura TrueLock Fabric in navy blue for use in the manufacture of military, tactical and law enforcement applications

FIBRES

• Materials science specialist Hologenix and textured yarns specialist Unifi have collaborated in the development of Repreve fibre which incorporates Celliant technology

FINISHES

• Polartec has developed a bio-based finish called Polartec Power Shield which is weather resistant

FOOTWEAR

• Asics has developed a tennis shoe which is designed to provide excellent stability and adidas has developed a tennis shoe which is designed to improve pace
• Reebok has developed the Nano X3 trainer for lifting and running activities

ODOUR CONTROL TREATMENTS

• HeiQ and Patagonia have collaborated in the development of a bio-based treatment called HeiQ Fresh MNT-01 which possesses odour control properties

PRINTING INKS

• Dow has developed a silicone screen printing ink which can be used in the manufacture of highly elastic garments

SMART CLOTHING

• Workwear manufacturer Carhartt and clim8 have collaborated in the development of a temperature regulating smart vest which incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) technology

SOCKS

• The Lycra Company has developed an insulative technology for socks called Thermolite Everyday Warmth

WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY

• Researchers at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) have developed an e-textile prototype which is capable of charging electronic devices

YARNS

• DuPont has developed a new range of yarns which incorporate Kevlar

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Four times a year, Performance Apparel Markets provides an overview of the sector for performance apparel and corporatewear. It provides market data and analysis of new and established markets for performance fibres, fabrics and clothing, and is essential reading for executives who are working in (or supplying) this fast growing sector. It is also an invaluable one-stop-shop where people who are not involved in the industry on a day-to-day basis can find an authoritative source of relevant information which helps them to quickly gain an understanding of the key issues facing the companies in this sector.
Reports in Performance Apparel Markets include:
	reports on major developments in the global performance apparel market, focusing on new products and technologies, innovative fibres and key players;
	detailed, independently-researched reports on one of the following topics: antimicrobial fibres and fabrics, anti-static technology, flame resistant fibres and fabrics, high strength fibres and fabrics, high visibility apparel, microencapsulation, moisture management fabrics, performance swimwear, seamless knitting and stitch-free seaming technologies, smart and interactive textiles, stain protective apparel, stretch fibres and fabrics, surfwear and surf-inspired clothing, temperature regulation, UV protective fibres and fabrics, and waterproof breathable fabrics;
	company profiles, outlining the business, product, market and manufacturing strategies employed by key players in the performance apparel industry; and
	business news and developments affecting global performance apparel markets, majoring on innovations, mergers and acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, and financial performances.
Performance apparel represents one of the fastest growing sectors of the international textile and clothing industry ? and market growth is being fuelled by the emergence of new fibres, new fabrics and innovative process technologies. The market is also being boosted by changes in consumer lifestyles. People are living longer and spending more time on leisure activities. New high-tech fabrics are being developed for a wide range of active sports such as aerobics, athletics, ballooning, cycling, hiking, mountaineering, parachuting, sailing, skiing, snowboarding, swimming, and windsurfing.
Exciting innovations are emerging in smart textiles and nanotechnology ? and the sector?s growth prospects are helped by the trend in increasing demand for performance features in mainstream fashion.
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