Performance Apparel Markets: Product Developments and Innovations, 4th Quarter 2010 Edition
Provides information on developments in footwear, protective clothing and sports apparel. The report also highlights a number of new fibres, yarns and fabrics which have been developed for performance apparel. The report includes news from the following companies: Advansa, Akao, Cocona, DSM Dyneema, Outlast Technologies, P2i, Pieffe Sport, Teijin Techno Products, TenCate Protective Fabrics USA, Timberland, ToeSox, Unifi Textiles Suzhou (UTSC) and W L Gore & Associates.
SUMMARY
FABRICS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
TenCate Protective Fabrics USA has introduced a new version of its TenCate Defender M
Flame Resistant fabric
W L Gore & Associates has introduced a new fabric called Gore-tex Active Shell Laminate
FIBRES AND YARNS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
DSM Dyneema has introduced a new cut resistant yarn which incorporates Dyneema
Diamond Technology
Outlast Technologies has developed a new temperature regulating polyester fibre
Unifi Textiles Suzhou (UTSC) has introduced a 100% recycled fully drawn polyester filament
yarn to the Chinese market
FOOTWEAR
Timberland is using P2i’s ion-mask technology to provide its new range of footwear with
water repellent properties
PROTECTIVE APPAREL
Teijin Techno Products and Akao have developed a new lightweight suit for firefighters
SPORTS APPAREL
Pieffe Sport has introduced a new range of thermoregulating socks for running and trekking
ToeSox has introduced Ultra Sport ToeSox sport socks incorporating Cocona Natural
Technology
FABRICS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
TenCate Protective Fabrics USA has introduced a new version of its TenCate Defender M
Flame Resistant fabric
W L Gore & Associates has introduced a new fabric called Gore-tex Active Shell Laminate
FIBRES AND YARNS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
DSM Dyneema has introduced a new cut resistant yarn which incorporates Dyneema
Diamond Technology
Outlast Technologies has developed a new temperature regulating polyester fibre
Unifi Textiles Suzhou (UTSC) has introduced a 100% recycled fully drawn polyester filament
yarn to the Chinese market
FOOTWEAR
Timberland is using P2i’s ion-mask technology to provide its new range of footwear with
water repellent properties
PROTECTIVE APPAREL
Teijin Techno Products and Akao have developed a new lightweight suit for firefighters
SPORTS APPAREL
Pieffe Sport has introduced a new range of thermoregulating socks for running and trekking
ToeSox has introduced Ultra Sport ToeSox sport socks incorporating Cocona Natural
Technology
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Lightweight firefighting suit developed by Teijin Techno Products and Akao
Figure 2: Ultra Sport ToeSox
Figure 1: Lightweight firefighting suit developed by Teijin Techno Products and Akao
Figure 2: Ultra Sport ToeSox