Performance Apparel Markets: Product Developments and Innovations, 1st Quarter 2013
This report provides information on the latest developments in: antimicrobial sewing thread; carbon nanotube fibres; compression garments; environmentally friendly finishing treatments; environmentally friendly products; fibres for performance apparel; finishing treatments; fishing apparel; performance apparel; and sportswear. The report also includes news from the following innovative companies and organisations: AMSilk, Berghaus, Coats, Columbia Sportswear, Freudenberg New Technologies, Hologenix, Huntsman Textile Effects, the Israel Institute of Technology, MMT Textiles, MtnHaus, Nike, Pelham and Strutt, Puma, Rice University, Technische Universit?t M?nchen (TUM), Teijin Aramid and the US Air Force.
SUMMARY
ANTIMICROBIAL SEWING THREAD
Coats has developed a new range of antimicrobial sewing threads called Coats Protect
CARBON NANOTUBE FIBRES
A team of scientists has developed a carbon nanotube fibre which looks and acts like a textile yarn but can conduct electricity
COMPRESSION GARMENTS
Pelham and Strutt has developed a new compression T-shirt which can help to improve posture and reduce back pain
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FINISHING TREATMENTS
Huntsman Textile Effects has developed a new range of fluorine-free finishing treatments
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRODUCTS
Puma has developed its first collection of products which are entirely biodegradable or recyclable
FIBRES FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
AMSilk has developed a proprietary process for producing recombinant spider silk fibre on an industrial scale
MMT Textiles has developed a new bicomponent moisture management fibre called Inotek
FINISHING TREATMENTS
Freudenberg New Technologies has developed a new range of environmentally friendly fabric finishing treatments
FISHING APPAREL
Columbia Sportswear has launched a new range of performance apparel for anglers
PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Berghaus has developed a new waterproof jacket called Vapour Storm
SPORTSWEAR
Nike has developed a new version of its Hyper Elite basketball uniform which is made using recycled polyester
Puma has developed a new range of sportswear which incorporates Hologenix’s Celliant technology
ANTIMICROBIAL SEWING THREAD
Coats has developed a new range of antimicrobial sewing threads called Coats Protect
CARBON NANOTUBE FIBRES
A team of scientists has developed a carbon nanotube fibre which looks and acts like a textile yarn but can conduct electricity
COMPRESSION GARMENTS
Pelham and Strutt has developed a new compression T-shirt which can help to improve posture and reduce back pain
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FINISHING TREATMENTS
Huntsman Textile Effects has developed a new range of fluorine-free finishing treatments
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRODUCTS
Puma has developed its first collection of products which are entirely biodegradable or recyclable
FIBRES FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
AMSilk has developed a proprietary process for producing recombinant spider silk fibre on an industrial scale
MMT Textiles has developed a new bicomponent moisture management fibre called Inotek
FINISHING TREATMENTS
Freudenberg New Technologies has developed a new range of environmentally friendly fabric finishing treatments
FISHING APPAREL
Columbia Sportswear has launched a new range of performance apparel for anglers
PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Berghaus has developed a new waterproof jacket called Vapour Storm
SPORTSWEAR
Nike has developed a new version of its Hyper Elite basketball uniform which is made using recycled polyester
Puma has developed a new range of sportswear which incorporates Hologenix’s Celliant technology
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: A light bulb held in place and powered by the new CNT fibre
Figure 2: Image of the new CNT fibre which shows only a few gaps in the fibre cross-section
Figure 3: Pelham and Strutt compression T-shirt for men
Figure 4: Puma InCycle recyclable backpack
Figure 5: Berghaus Vapour Storm jacket
Figure 1: A light bulb held in place and powered by the new CNT fibre
Figure 2: Image of the new CNT fibre which shows only a few gaps in the fibre cross-section
Figure 3: Pelham and Strutt compression T-shirt for men
Figure 4: Puma InCycle recyclable backpack
Figure 5: Berghaus Vapour Storm jacket
