Global Apparel Markets: Product Developments And Innovations, 1st Quarter 2013
This report analyses some of the latest developments and innovations in the global apparel industry, including: antimicrobial sewing thread; apparel sizing and fit; design tools; fibres for apparel; finishing treatments; and odour-eliminating apparel. The report includes news from the following innovative companies and other organisations: Alvanon, Coats, Freudenberg New Technologies, Harvard University, Kelheim Fibres, Marks and Spencer (M&S), MMT Textiles, Odegon Technologies, Select Research, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the University of Exeter and the University of Guelph.
SUMMARY
ANTIMICROBIAL SEWING THREAD
Coats has developed a new range of antimicrobial sewing threads called Coats Protect
APPAREL SIZING AND FIT
Alvanon and Select Research have developed a new sizing standard for children’s clothing in the UK
DESIGN TOOLS
Researchers at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (POLYU) have developed a new computerised mannequin whose shape can be changed in three dimensions
FIBRES FOR APPAREL
A team of scientists has developed a new polymer fibre which changes colour when it is stretched
Kelheim Fibres has developed a viscose fibre which has inherent water repellent properties
MMT Textiles has developed a new bicomponent moisture management fibre called Inotek
Researchers at the University of Guelph have developed a proprietary spinning process for producing fibres from Hagfish slime
FINISHING TREATMENTS
Freudenberg New Technologies has developed a new range of environmentally friendly fabric finishing treatments
ODOUR-ELIMINATING APPAREL
Odegon Technologies has developed a fabric tag which eliminates odours caused by perspiration
ANTIMICROBIAL SEWING THREAD
Coats has developed a new range of antimicrobial sewing threads called Coats Protect
APPAREL SIZING AND FIT
Alvanon and Select Research have developed a new sizing standard for children’s clothing in the UK
DESIGN TOOLS
Researchers at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (POLYU) have developed a new computerised mannequin whose shape can be changed in three dimensions
FIBRES FOR APPAREL
A team of scientists has developed a new polymer fibre which changes colour when it is stretched
Kelheim Fibres has developed a viscose fibre which has inherent water repellent properties
MMT Textiles has developed a new bicomponent moisture management fibre called Inotek
Researchers at the University of Guelph have developed a proprietary spinning process for producing fibres from Hagfish slime
FINISHING TREATMENTS
Freudenberg New Technologies has developed a new range of environmentally friendly fabric finishing treatments
ODOUR-ELIMINATING APPAREL
Odegon Technologies has developed a fabric tag which eliminates odours caused by perspiration
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Images showing the structure of the cells in the bastard hogberry
Figure 2: Image showing the new fibre changing colour when it is stretched
Figure 3: A protein thread extracted from Hagfish slime
Figure 1: Images showing the structure of the cells in the bastard hogberry
Figure 2: Image showing the new fibre changing colour when it is stretched
Figure 3: A protein thread extracted from Hagfish slime
