Global apparel markets: product developments and innovations, 3rd quarter 2013
This report analyses some of the latest developments and innovations in the global apparel industry, including: e-commerce technology; jeanswear; mood enhancing apparel; new materials for apparel; smart clothing; workwear; and yarns for apparel. The report includes news from the following innovative companies and other organisations: Fits.me, Iris van Herpen, J?lan van der Wiel, Jorge & Esther, Levi Strauss & Co, Teijin Frontier, Virgin Atlantic, Vivienne Westwood and Yarnlight Collective.
SUMMARY
E-COMMERCE TECHNOLOGY
Fits.me has improved its Virtual Fitting Room software program with the addition of two new developments
JEANSWEAR
Levi Strauss & Co has developed a new range of women’s jeans which incorporate the company’s new Shaping Technology
MOOD ENHANCING APPAREL
Yarnlight Collective has developed a new range of knitted sweaters which are said to enhance the mood of the wearer
NEW MATERIALS FOR APPAREL
J?lan van der Wiel and Iris van Herpen have jointly created a range of dresses using a material which incorporates iron filings
SMART CLOTHING
Jorge & Esther has created a new collection controlled by a smartphone
WORKWEAR
Vivienne Westwood has designed new uniforms for Virgin Atlantic cabin crew
YARNS FOR APPAREL
Teijin Frontier has developed a high performance stretch yarn called Solotex OO
E-COMMERCE TECHNOLOGY
Fits.me has improved its Virtual Fitting Room software program with the addition of two new developments
JEANSWEAR
Levi Strauss & Co has developed a new range of women’s jeans which incorporate the company’s new Shaping Technology
MOOD ENHANCING APPAREL
Yarnlight Collective has developed a new range of knitted sweaters which are said to enhance the mood of the wearer
NEW MATERIALS FOR APPAREL
J?lan van der Wiel and Iris van Herpen have jointly created a range of dresses using a material which incorporates iron filings
SMART CLOTHING
Jorge & Esther has created a new collection controlled by a smartphone
WORKWEAR
Vivienne Westwood has designed new uniforms for Virgin Atlantic cabin crew
YARNS FOR APPAREL
Teijin Frontier has developed a high performance stretch yarn called Solotex OO
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Dress created using a material which incorporates iron filings
Figure 2: Image showing illuminated bomber jacket and mobile phone used to control the colour
Figure 3: Sketch of the Virgin Atlantic male cabin crew uniform
Figure 4: Sketch of the Virgin Atlantic female cabin crew uniform
Figure 5: Cross-section of Solotex OO
Figure 1: Dress created using a material which incorporates iron filings
Figure 2: Image showing illuminated bomber jacket and mobile phone used to control the colour
Figure 3: Sketch of the Virgin Atlantic male cabin crew uniform
Figure 4: Sketch of the Virgin Atlantic female cabin crew uniform
Figure 5: Cross-section of Solotex OO
