Global Apparel Markets: Product Developments And Innovations, 4th quarter 2014
This report analyses some of the latest developments and innovations in the global apparel industry, including: colour trends; finishes for denim fabric; new collections; new dyes; sports apparel; thermoregulating apparel; three-dimensional (3D) printed apparel; and wearable technology. The report includes news from the following innovative companies and brands: Adidas, Archroma, BeBop Sensors, Fittersift, Jeanologia, Nervous System, Nike, Novozymes, Pantone, Pedro Louren?o, Stella McCartney, Tommy Hilfiger and Uniqlo.
SUMMARY
COLOUR TRENDS
Pantone: Colour of the Year for 2015
FINISHES FOR DENIM FABRIC
Jeanologia: new optical technology called Light Scraper for use in its laser process for finishing denim fabrics
Novozymes: DeniLite Cold enzyme solution which bleaches indigo denim fabrics at cold temperatures
NEW COLLECTIONS
Adidas and Stella McCartney: Adidas StellaSport girls’ sportswear collection
Uniqlo: outerwear collection incorporating Ultra Light Down
NEW DYES
Archroma: Earthcolors dyes derived from agricultural crop waste materials
SPORTS APPAREL
Nike: women’s sportswear collection in collaboration with Pedro Louren?o
THERMOREGULATING APPAREL
Fittersift has designed a men’s dress shirt with thermoregulation properties
THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) PRINTED APPAREL
Nervous System: three-dimensional (3D) printed dress using novel design software
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
BeBop Sensors: sensors made from fabric
Tommy Hilfiger and Pvilion: collection of coats which incorporate solar powered chargers for mobile devices
COLOUR TRENDS
Pantone: Colour of the Year for 2015
FINISHES FOR DENIM FABRIC
Jeanologia: new optical technology called Light Scraper for use in its laser process for finishing denim fabrics
Novozymes: DeniLite Cold enzyme solution which bleaches indigo denim fabrics at cold temperatures
NEW COLLECTIONS
Adidas and Stella McCartney: Adidas StellaSport girls’ sportswear collection
Uniqlo: outerwear collection incorporating Ultra Light Down
NEW DYES
Archroma: Earthcolors dyes derived from agricultural crop waste materials
SPORTS APPAREL
Nike: women’s sportswear collection in collaboration with Pedro Louren?o
THERMOREGULATING APPAREL
Fittersift has designed a men’s dress shirt with thermoregulation properties
THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) PRINTED APPAREL
Nervous System: three-dimensional (3D) printed dress using novel design software
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
BeBop Sensors: sensors made from fabric
Tommy Hilfiger and Pvilion: collection of coats which incorporate solar powered chargers for mobile devices
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Colour swatch of Marsala (Pantone 18-1438)
Figure 2: Products from the Adidas StellaSport collection
Figure 3: Nervous System Kinematics dress
Figure 4: BeBop Sensors fabric sensor used in insole and example of data output
Figure 5: Tommy Hilfiger Solar Panel Mountain Coat and Solar Panel Polly Parka
Figure 1: Colour swatch of Marsala (Pantone 18-1438)
Figure 2: Products from the Adidas StellaSport collection
Figure 3: Nervous System Kinematics dress
Figure 4: BeBop Sensors fabric sensor used in insole and example of data output
Figure 5: Tommy Hilfiger Solar Panel Mountain Coat and Solar Panel Polly Parka
