Global Apparel Markets: Product Developments And Innovations, 4th Quarter 2012
This report analyses some of the latest developments and innovations in the global apparel industry, including e-commerce software, environmentally friendly apparel, environmentally friendly dyeing methods, finishing treatments and wearable technology. The report includes news from the following innovative companies and other organisations: Bodymetrics, Clearbridge VitalSigns, Ecoyaa, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Guided, Invista, ITV Denim, Kjus, Levi Strauss & Co, London College of Fashion, Marks and Spencer (M&S), Maxim Integrated Products, Novozymes, Orbital Research, Schoeller Textil and the University of Surrey.
SUMMARY
E-COMMERCE SOFTWARE
Researchers are developing a new online software program which can take detailed body measurements and provide size recommendations
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY APPAREL
Levi Strauss & Co has developed a new denim collection called Waste < Less which incorporates recycled polyester
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY DYEING METHODS
ITV Denim has developed a denim fabric which is dyed using a dye made from red wine
FINISHING TREATMENTS
Marks and Spencer (M&S) is using a new finishing technology called stay new which helps to keep its garments looking new for longer
Schoeller Textil has developed a new finishing treatment for fabrics called solar+
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
Clearbridge VitalSigns, Maxim Integrated Products and Orbital Research have jointly developed a new T-shirt which monitors the vital signs of the wearer
E-COMMERCE SOFTWARE
Researchers are developing a new online software program which can take detailed body measurements and provide size recommendations
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY APPAREL
Levi Strauss & Co has developed a new denim collection called Waste < Less which incorporates recycled polyester
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY DYEING METHODS
ITV Denim has developed a denim fabric which is dyed using a dye made from red wine
FINISHING TREATMENTS
Marks and Spencer (M&S) is using a new finishing technology called stay new which helps to keep its garments looking new for longer
Schoeller Textil has developed a new finishing treatment for fabrics called solar+
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
Clearbridge VitalSigns, Maxim Integrated Products and Orbital Research have jointly developed a new T-shirt which monitors the vital signs of the wearer
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: A jacket finished with solar+
Figure 2: Image showing the Fit T-shirt and a list of integrated components
Figure 1: A jacket finished with solar+
Figure 2: Image showing the Fit T-shirt and a list of integrated components
