Global Apparel Markets: Product Developments and Innovations, 1st Quarter 2011
This report analyses the latest developments in denim apparel, design software, environmentally friendly apparel, fabrics for apparel, fibres and yarns for apparel, outdoor apparel, and sports apparel. Also, the report provides insight on new developments by the following companies: AgResearch, BGI Developments, Coats, H&M, Isis, Lectra, Lenzing, Levi Strauss & Co, Naturally Advanced Technologies (NAT), Teijin Fibers and Under Armour.
SUMMARY
DENIM APPAREL
Levi Strauss & Co has developed a new Levi's Curve ID Fit, called Supreme Curve, using its "revolutionary Fit System"
DESIGN SOFTWARE
Lectra has introduced a new version of Diamino, its marker-making software
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY APPAREL
H&M has introduced its Conscious Collection
Organic cotton
Recycled polyester
Tencel
FABRICS FOR APPAREL
BGI Developments will commercialise multi-coloured merino wool fabrics which have been dyed
using AgResearch's new dyeing process
Teijin Fibers has developed "the world's first commercial polyester material to offer pH control"
FIBRES AND YARNS FOR APPAREL
Coats has developed a new range of fusible sewing threads
Lenzing has introduced a new Tencel fibre which reduces moisture loss in skin
Naturally Advanced Technologies (NAT) began delivering initial orders for Crailar Flax Fiber in
March 2011
OUTDOOR APPAREL
Isis has introduced a new range of outdoor clothing incorporating Cocona waterproof breathable technology
SPORTS APPAREL
Under Armour has introduced a new collection of moisture wicking apparel
DENIM APPAREL
Levi Strauss & Co has developed a new Levi's Curve ID Fit, called Supreme Curve, using its "revolutionary Fit System"
DESIGN SOFTWARE
Lectra has introduced a new version of Diamino, its marker-making software
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY APPAREL
H&M has introduced its Conscious Collection
Organic cotton
Recycled polyester
Tencel
FABRICS FOR APPAREL
BGI Developments will commercialise multi-coloured merino wool fabrics which have been dyed
using AgResearch's new dyeing process
Teijin Fibers has developed "the world's first commercial polyester material to offer pH control"
FIBRES AND YARNS FOR APPAREL
Coats has developed a new range of fusible sewing threads
Lenzing has introduced a new Tencel fibre which reduces moisture loss in skin
Naturally Advanced Technologies (NAT) began delivering initial orders for Crailar Flax Fiber in
March 2011
OUTDOOR APPAREL
Isis has introduced a new range of outdoor clothing incorporating Cocona waterproof breathable technology
SPORTS APPAREL
Under Armour has introduced a new collection of moisture wicking apparel
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Garment made by the New Zealand-based fashion label Salasai, using coloured merino wool fabrics which have been dyed using AgResearch's new dyeing process
Figure 2: Coats Fusion capsule
Figure 3: 2.5-layer fabric which incorporates Cocona waterproof breathable technology
Figure 4: Charged Cotton T-shirt
Figure 1: Garment made by the New Zealand-based fashion label Salasai, using coloured merino wool fabrics which have been dyed using AgResearch's new dyeing process
Figure 2: Coats Fusion capsule
Figure 3: 2.5-layer fabric which incorporates Cocona waterproof breathable technology
Figure 4: Charged Cotton T-shirt
