Fast track: trends and developments in performance apparel at ISPO Munich 2018
Textiles Intelligence interviewed exhibitors and industry experts at the 2018 edition of ISPO Munich (ISPO Munich 2018)—the world's largest and most diverse exhibition for the sports community—to identify the latest market trends and identify opportunities for growth. The exhibitors were presenting their latest products and innovations and the number of exhibitors was at a record level. There was a focus at the fair on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and, in particular, on environmental sustainability, the use of natural fibres, transparency and traceability. Also, there was a focus on fashionable and stylish design, and this was reflected in a number of the latest developments in fabrics and performance apparel. Furthermore, there was much evidence of companies innovating through the use of the latest digital manufacturing technologies. This report provides insight into these developments, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing the sportswear and outdoor apparel market. Also, it discusses the latest trends and innovations in sportswear and outdoor apparel and includes highlights in innovations presented at ISPO Munich 2018.
INTRODUCTION
General trends
MARKET TRENDS AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Market trends
Growth opportunities
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
Environmental sustainability
Use of natural fibres in favour of synthetic fibres
Transparency and traceability
NEW PERFORMANCE MATERIALS AND CLOTHING
COLLECTIONS
Performance materials
Clothing collections
DIGITALISATION AND AUTOMATION
General trends
MARKET TRENDS AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Market trends
Growth opportunities
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
Environmental sustainability
Use of natural fibres in favour of synthetic fibres
Transparency and traceability
NEW PERFORMANCE MATERIALS AND CLOTHING
COLLECTIONS
Performance materials
Clothing collections
DIGITALISATION AND AUTOMATION
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Arys: Perfect Pillow Coat
Figure 2: Bergans of Norway: Stranda Down Hybrid Jacket
Figure 3: BlackYak: Modicana Jacket
Figure 4: Descente Allterrain: Fusion knit Parahem Jacket “Click”
Figure 5: Kathmandu: Lawrence ThermoPlume Jacket
Figure 6: Ortovox: Zebru Jacket
Figure 7: Peak Performance: Frost Dry Down Jacket
Figure 8: Templa: snowsports jacket
Figure 9: Tecnica: Forge S hiking boots
Figure 10: Tecnica: Custom Adaptive Shape Technology machine
Figure 11: FitStation powered by HP
Figure 12: Brooks Running Company: Levitate RS trainers
Figure 1: Arys: Perfect Pillow Coat
Figure 2: Bergans of Norway: Stranda Down Hybrid Jacket
Figure 3: BlackYak: Modicana Jacket
Figure 4: Descente Allterrain: Fusion knit Parahem Jacket “Click”
Figure 5: Kathmandu: Lawrence ThermoPlume Jacket
Figure 6: Ortovox: Zebru Jacket
Figure 7: Peak Performance: Frost Dry Down Jacket
Figure 8: Templa: snowsports jacket
Figure 9: Tecnica: Forge S hiking boots
Figure 10: Tecnica: Custom Adaptive Shape Technology machine
Figure 11: FitStation powered by HP
Figure 12: Brooks Running Company: Levitate RS trainers
