Global Apparel Markets: Product Developments and Innovations, 4th Quarter 2011
This report analyses the latest developments in cosmetotextiles, customised apparel, design software, e-commerce technology, environmentally friendly finishes, fibres and yarns for apparel, finishing methods, nanotechnology, and three-dimensional (3D) body scanners. The report includes news from the following innovative companies and organisations: Bodymetrics, Br?ckner Textile Technologies, Fitted Fashion, Gerber Technology, Hubei University, Innovation and Clothing Factory, Karl Mayer, The Merino Company, Novozymes, Point6, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Teijin Fibers, Twosquaremeter and UPcload.
SUMMARY
COSMETOTEXTILES
Twosquaremeter has launched a range of knitwear made from milk protein fibres and seaweed fibres which nourishes the skin
CUSTOMISED APPAREL
Fitted Fashion is using three-dimensional (3d) body scanners to create customised jeans for customers
DESIGN SOFTWARE
Gerber Technology has introduced a new version of AccuMark, its apparel design software
E-COMMERCE TECHNOLOGY
UPcload has developed new technology which captures a user’s body dimensions via a standard webcam
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FINISHES
Novozymes has developed a new denim biofinish called Denimax Core
FIBRES AND YARNS FOR APPAREL
Point6 has launched a range of socks made from Enciel, a white merino wool fibre developed by The Merino Company
Teijin Fibers has developed a new polyester fibre called Octa
FINISHING METHODS
Karl Mayer and Br?ckner Textile Technologies have developed a new method for finishing seamless warp knitted garments
NANOTECHNOLOGY
Researchers at Hubei University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University have developed a coating which eliminates the build up of dirt on cotton fabrics
THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) BODY SCANNERS
Bodymetrics has launched a three-dimensional (3d) body scanner for apparel stores
COSMETOTEXTILES
Twosquaremeter has launched a range of knitwear made from milk protein fibres and seaweed fibres which nourishes the skin
CUSTOMISED APPAREL
Fitted Fashion is using three-dimensional (3d) body scanners to create customised jeans for customers
DESIGN SOFTWARE
Gerber Technology has introduced a new version of AccuMark, its apparel design software
E-COMMERCE TECHNOLOGY
UPcload has developed new technology which captures a user’s body dimensions via a standard webcam
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FINISHES
Novozymes has developed a new denim biofinish called Denimax Core
FIBRES AND YARNS FOR APPAREL
Point6 has launched a range of socks made from Enciel, a white merino wool fibre developed by The Merino Company
Teijin Fibers has developed a new polyester fibre called Octa
FINISHING METHODS
Karl Mayer and Br?ckner Textile Technologies have developed a new method for finishing seamless warp knitted garments
NANOTECHNOLOGY
Researchers at Hubei University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University have developed a coating which eliminates the build up of dirt on cotton fabrics
THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) BODY SCANNERS
Bodymetrics has launched a three-dimensional (3d) body scanner for apparel stores
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: A cross-section of Octa fibre
Figure 1: A cross-section of Octa fibre
