Global apparel markets: product developments and innovations, 4th quarter 2013
This report analyses some of the latest developments and innovations in the global apparel industry, including: antimicrobial fabric finishes; colour trends; fabric coatings; garment technologies; jeanswear; liquid repellent apparel; and wearable technology. The report includes news from the following innovative companies, individuals and other organisations: Aamir Patel, Bart Huydts, Christiaan Holland, DSM Dyneema, EMPA (Eidgen?ssische Materialpr?fungs und Forschungsanstalt -- the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology), Gelderland Valoriseert, Gert Jan Jongerden, Huntsman Textile Effects, Levi Strauss & Co, Nonwovens Innovation & Research Institute (NIRI), Pantone, Pauline van Dongen, Sanitized and The Woolmark Company.
SUMMARY
ANTIMICROBIAL FABRIC FINISHES
Sanitized has developed a new antimicrobial fabric finish called Pluma
COLOUR TRENDS
Pantone has selected Radiant Orchid as its color of the year for 2014
FABRIC COATINGS
Huntsman Textile Effects has developed a new fabric coating which enhances the depth of colour of navy blue and black fabrics
GARMENT TECHNOLOGIES
A new technology from the Nonwovens Innovation & Research Institute (NIRI) enables clothing items to be disassembled at the end of their useful lives
JEANSWEAR
Levi Strauss & Co has developed a new version of its 501 style of denim jeans which incorporates merino wool
Levi Strauss & Co has developed two new types of denim jeans which incorporate Dyneema fibre
LIQUID REPELLENT APPAREL
An American designer has developed a new T-shirt which repels liquids
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
A team of developers has created a dress and a jacket which can be used to charge a mobile phone
ANTIMICROBIAL FABRIC FINISHES
Sanitized has developed a new antimicrobial fabric finish called Pluma
COLOUR TRENDS
Pantone has selected Radiant Orchid as its color of the year for 2014
FABRIC COATINGS
Huntsman Textile Effects has developed a new fabric coating which enhances the depth of colour of navy blue and black fabrics
GARMENT TECHNOLOGIES
A new technology from the Nonwovens Innovation & Research Institute (NIRI) enables clothing items to be disassembled at the end of their useful lives
JEANSWEAR
Levi Strauss & Co has developed a new version of its 501 style of denim jeans which incorporates merino wool
Levi Strauss & Co has developed two new types of denim jeans which incorporate Dyneema fibre
LIQUID REPELLENT APPAREL
An American designer has developed a new T-shirt which repels liquids
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
A team of developers has created a dress and a jacket which can be used to charge a mobile phone
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Colour swatch of Radiant Orchid (Pantone: 18-3224)
Figure 2: Dress with solar panels hidden
Figure 3: Dress with solar panels exposed
Figure 4: Jacket with solar panels hidden
Figure 5: Jacket with solar panels exposed
Figure 1: Colour swatch of Radiant Orchid (Pantone: 18-3224)
Figure 2: Dress with solar panels hidden
Figure 3: Dress with solar panels exposed
Figure 4: Jacket with solar panels hidden
Figure 5: Jacket with solar panels exposed
