Global Apparel Markets: Product Developments And Innovations, 1st Quarter 2015
This report analyses some of the latest developments and innovations in the global apparel industry, including: biodegradable textiles; dyeing technology; dyes; environmentally friendly water repellent treatments; fabrics; fibres; laser finishing processes for garments; odour resistant apparel; outdoor apparel; and sports apparel and accessories. The report includes news from the following innovative companies and brands: Artistic Fabric Mills, Filippa K, Freudenberg Interlining, Garmatex, Huntsman Textile Effects, Invista, Lenzing, Nike, Reebok, The North Face, Tonello, Umbro and YKK Fastening Products Group.
SUMMARY
BIODEGRADABLE TEXTILES
Freudenberg Interlining: the first polyester lining to be made from 100% biodegradable fibres
DYEING TECHNOLOGY
YKK Fastening Products Group: new dyeing technology for zips called Eco-Dye
DYES
Huntsman Textile Effects: new range of disperse dyes called Terasil TC
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY WATER REPELLENT
TREATMENTS
Filippa K: women’s outerwear garments incorporating fabrics finished with OC-aquasil Tex durable water repellent (DWR) treatment
FABRICS
Artistic Fabric Mills: stretchable denim fabric collection
Invista: Lycra Beauty fabrics for denim jeans
FIBRES
Lenzing: microfibre version of Tencel A100 fibre
LASER FINISHING PROCESSES FOR GARMENTS
Tonello: new laser finishing process for colouring fashion garments
ODOUR RESISTANT APPAREL
Umbro: jackets incorporating DeoTags which prevent the build-up of body odour
OUTDOOR APPAREL
The North Face: fabrics containing Repreve fibres for making Denali jackets
SPORTS APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES
Garmatex: new apparel items and sports accessories
Nike: new polo shirt dyed using a water-free dyeing process for tennis players
Reebok: sportswear garments which incorporate Cordura fabric
BIODEGRADABLE TEXTILES
Freudenberg Interlining: the first polyester lining to be made from 100% biodegradable fibres
DYEING TECHNOLOGY
YKK Fastening Products Group: new dyeing technology for zips called Eco-Dye
DYES
Huntsman Textile Effects: new range of disperse dyes called Terasil TC
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY WATER REPELLENT
TREATMENTS
Filippa K: women’s outerwear garments incorporating fabrics finished with OC-aquasil Tex durable water repellent (DWR) treatment
FABRICS
Artistic Fabric Mills: stretchable denim fabric collection
Invista: Lycra Beauty fabrics for denim jeans
FIBRES
Lenzing: microfibre version of Tencel A100 fibre
LASER FINISHING PROCESSES FOR GARMENTS
Tonello: new laser finishing process for colouring fashion garments
ODOUR RESISTANT APPAREL
Umbro: jackets incorporating DeoTags which prevent the build-up of body odour
OUTDOOR APPAREL
The North Face: fabrics containing Repreve fibres for making Denali jackets
SPORTS APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES
Garmatex: new apparel items and sports accessories
Nike: new polo shirt dyed using a water-free dyeing process for tennis players
Reebok: sportswear garments which incorporate Cordura fabric
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Filippa K Ester Jacket
Figure 2: Garment from the Tonello Prism collection
Figure 3: DeoTag technology
Figure 4: Reebok CrossFit Cordura board shorts
Figure 1: Filippa K Ester Jacket
Figure 2: Garment from the Tonello Prism collection
Figure 3: DeoTag technology
Figure 4: Reebok CrossFit Cordura board shorts
