Global apparel markets: product developments and innovations, April 2020
This report analyses some of the latest developments, innovations and new products in the global apparel industry, including: denim, fabrics, fibres and yarns, intimate apparel, and materials for footwear. The report includes news from the following innovative companies, other organisations and brands: Bali, Freudenberg Performance Materials, H&M, Hyosung, ISKO, Lenzing Group (Lenzing), RadiciGroup, Rajby, Teijin Frontier, and Toray Industries (Toray).
SUMMARY
DENIM
Rajby has developed the first denim fabrics to meet the Cradle to Cradle Certified Product
Standard at Platinum level
ISKO has developed a faux fur denim fabric which is considered to be the first fabric of its kind
FABRICS
Lenzing has collaborated with Hyosung in the development of an environmentally sustainable fabric collection
Teijin Frontier has developed a new lightweight, soft and tear resistant fabric for use in the manufacture of sportswear and outdoor apparel
Toray Industries (Toray) has developed a luxury polyester fabric which is designed to mimic silk
Toray has developed a new version of its Primeflex stretch fabric which contains plant-based materials and polymer derived from plastic waste
FIBRES AND YARNS
H&M has developed a women’s wear dress which is the first commercial apparel product of its kind to incorporate Circulose fibre
Lenzing has launched a new version of its Tencel Modal fibre called Tencel Modal fibre with Eco Pure technology
RadiciGroup has launched a new range of yarns which are made using polymer derived from recycled nylon
INTIMATE APPAREL
Intimate apparel brand Bali has expanded its popular Comfort Revolution EasyLite line to include shapewear and briefs
MATERIALS FOR FOOTWEAR
Freudenberg Performance Materials has developed a nonwoven crimping material for use in the manufacture of footwear
DENIM
Rajby has developed the first denim fabrics to meet the Cradle to Cradle Certified Product
Standard at Platinum level
ISKO has developed a faux fur denim fabric which is considered to be the first fabric of its kind
FABRICS
Lenzing has collaborated with Hyosung in the development of an environmentally sustainable fabric collection
Teijin Frontier has developed a new lightweight, soft and tear resistant fabric for use in the manufacture of sportswear and outdoor apparel
Toray Industries (Toray) has developed a luxury polyester fabric which is designed to mimic silk
Toray has developed a new version of its Primeflex stretch fabric which contains plant-based materials and polymer derived from plastic waste
FIBRES AND YARNS
H&M has developed a women’s wear dress which is the first commercial apparel product of its kind to incorporate Circulose fibre
Lenzing has launched a new version of its Tencel Modal fibre called Tencel Modal fibre with Eco Pure technology
RadiciGroup has launched a new range of yarns which are made using polymer derived from recycled nylon
INTIMATE APPAREL
Intimate apparel brand Bali has expanded its popular Comfort Revolution EasyLite line to include shapewear and briefs
MATERIALS FOR FOOTWEAR
Freudenberg Performance Materials has developed a nonwoven crimping material for use in the manufacture of footwear
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Garments made using Beluga denim fabric
Figure 2: Garments made using ISKO Wild
Figure 3: Kinari fabric
Figure 4: Apparel incorporating Primeflex PET-recycled type fabric
Figure 5: H&M dress incorporating Circulose fibre
Figure 6: Comfort Revolution EasyLite products
Figure 7: Nonwoven crimping material
Figure 1: Garments made using Beluga denim fabric
Figure 2: Garments made using ISKO Wild
Figure 3: Kinari fabric
Figure 4: Apparel incorporating Primeflex PET-recycled type fabric
Figure 5: H&M dress incorporating Circulose fibre
Figure 6: Comfort Revolution EasyLite products
Figure 7: Nonwoven crimping material
