Performance Apparel Markets: Product Developments and Innovations, 2nd Quarter 2012
This report provides new information on the latest developments in: environmentally friendly yarns and finishing treatments for performance apparel; fibres and yarns for performance apparel; fabrics for performance apparel; fabrics for workwear; safety wear for cyclists; and sports apparel. The report also includes news from the following innovative companies and organisations: Advansa, Chikuma & Co, Clariant International, Columbia Sportswear, Darlington Fabrics, Eurojersey, Fujifilm Group, GE (General Electric), H?vding, Jensen Cycling, Li & Co, Nilit, RadiciGroup, Schoeller, Sanitized, Teijin Fibers, and Under Armour.
SUMMARY
COSMETOTEXTILES
Eurojersey has launched a new range of cosmetotextile fabrics
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY YARNS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
RadiciGroup has developed a new environmentally friendly yarn for high performance fabrics called r-Radyarn
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FINISHING TREATMENTS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Clariant International has launched a new fluorine-free finishing treatment which provides water repellency
FABRICS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Darlington Fabrics has developed a new fabric called Fasten-Air
GE (General Electric) has developed a new material called eVent DVL waterproof fabric
Teijin Fibers has developed a new polyester fabric with enhanced moisture absorption properties and quick drying capabilities
FIBRES AND YARNS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Nilit has developed a new yarn called Nilit Breeze which has “cool touch” properties
SAFETY WEAR FOR CYCLISTS
H?vding has developed a new inflatable helmet for cyclists
Li & Co has launched a new electronic high visibility cycle jacket called Visijax
SPORTS PPAREL
Columbia Sportswear has developed garments which feature its new Omni-Freeze Zero technology
Jensen Cycling has launched a new range of cycling jerseys which incorporate fabric made from Thermo°Cool fibres
Under Armour has developed a new sportswear collection made from textiles finished using coldblack technology
COSMETOTEXTILES
Eurojersey has launched a new range of cosmetotextile fabrics
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY YARNS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
RadiciGroup has developed a new environmentally friendly yarn for high performance fabrics called r-Radyarn
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FINISHING TREATMENTS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Clariant International has launched a new fluorine-free finishing treatment which provides water repellency
FABRICS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Darlington Fabrics has developed a new fabric called Fasten-Air
GE (General Electric) has developed a new material called eVent DVL waterproof fabric
Teijin Fibers has developed a new polyester fabric with enhanced moisture absorption properties and quick drying capabilities
FIBRES AND YARNS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Nilit has developed a new yarn called Nilit Breeze which has “cool touch” properties
SAFETY WEAR FOR CYCLISTS
H?vding has developed a new inflatable helmet for cyclists
Li & Co has launched a new electronic high visibility cycle jacket called Visijax
SPORTS PPAREL
Columbia Sportswear has developed garments which feature its new Omni-Freeze Zero technology
Jensen Cycling has launched a new range of cycling jerseys which incorporate fabric made from Thermo°Cool fibres
Under Armour has developed a new sportswear collection made from textiles finished using coldblack technology
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Image depicting the three-layer structure of Teijin Fibers’ new polyester fabric
Figure 2: H?vding inflatable bicycle helmet before the airbag is inflated
Figure 3: H?vding inflatable bicycle helmet when the airbag has been inflated
Figure 4: Visijax jacket
Figure 5: A men’s short sleeve T-shirt which incorporates Omni-Freeze Zero technology
Figure 1: Image depicting the three-layer structure of Teijin Fibers’ new polyester fabric
Figure 2: H?vding inflatable bicycle helmet before the airbag is inflated
Figure 3: H?vding inflatable bicycle helmet when the airbag has been inflated
Figure 4: Visijax jacket
Figure 5: A men’s short sleeve T-shirt which incorporates Omni-Freeze Zero technology
