Performance apparel markets: product developments and innovations, 1st quarter 2014
This report provides information on the latest developments in: fabrics for performance apparel; flame resistant (FR) protective apparel; insulation products; protective apparel; sportswear; wearable technology; and yarns for performance apparel. The report also includes news from the following innovative companies and other organisations: 3M, Adidas, Bulwark, Dainese, DSM Dyneema, Hobbs Bonded Fibers, Hunter Sportswear, Juba PPE, Lululemon Athletica, Milliken, Moticon, Nilit, Polartec, Topshop and Urban Outfitters.
SUMMARY
FABRICS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Polartec: new bicomponent fabric for performance apparel
FLAME RESISTANT (FR) PROTECTIVE APPAREL
Bulwark and Milliken: new range of flame resistant (FR) protective apparel
INSULATION PRODUCTS
3M: NEW LOOSE FILL INSULATION PRODUCT WHICH PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE TO NATURAL DOWN
Hobbs Bonded Fibers: new type of nonwoven insulation made from 100% wool for outdoor wear
PROTECTIVE APPAREL
Dainese: new protective garment for competitive skiers which inflates to protect the wearer in the event of a crash
Juba PPE and Hunter Sportswear: new gloves incorporating Dyneema Diamond Technology yarn
SPORTSWEAR
Adidas: new range of sportswear which helps to lower the wearer’s body temperature
Adidas and Topshop: new collection of Adidas originals branded sportswear and sports footwear for women
Lululemon Athletica: new brand of casual clothing
Urban Outfitters: new brand of fitness apparel called Without Walls
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
Moticon: new insoles for sports footwear which monitor the movements of a person's feet during sporting activities
YARNS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Nilit: new yarn for performance apparel which incorporates extruded waste coffee grounds
FABRICS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Polartec: new bicomponent fabric for performance apparel
FLAME RESISTANT (FR) PROTECTIVE APPAREL
Bulwark and Milliken: new range of flame resistant (FR) protective apparel
INSULATION PRODUCTS
3M: NEW LOOSE FILL INSULATION PRODUCT WHICH PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE TO NATURAL DOWN
Hobbs Bonded Fibers: new type of nonwoven insulation made from 100% wool for outdoor wear
PROTECTIVE APPAREL
Dainese: new protective garment for competitive skiers which inflates to protect the wearer in the event of a crash
Juba PPE and Hunter Sportswear: new gloves incorporating Dyneema Diamond Technology yarn
SPORTSWEAR
Adidas: new range of sportswear which helps to lower the wearer’s body temperature
Adidas and Topshop: new collection of Adidas originals branded sportswear and sports footwear for women
Lululemon Athletica: new brand of casual clothing
Urban Outfitters: new brand of fitness apparel called Without Walls
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
Moticon: new insoles for sports footwear which monitor the movements of a person's feet during sporting activities
YARNS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Nilit: new yarn for performance apparel which incorporates extruded waste coffee grounds
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Image showing D-air Ski uninflated (left) and inflated (right)
Figure 2: Adidas Climachill T-shirt
Figure 3: Lululemon &Go shorts
Figure 4: Lululemon &Go top
Figure 5: Lululemon &Go pants
Figure 6: OpenGo insoles
Figure 1: Image showing D-air Ski uninflated (left) and inflated (right)
Figure 2: Adidas Climachill T-shirt
Figure 3: Lululemon &Go shorts
Figure 4: Lululemon &Go top
Figure 5: Lululemon &Go pants
Figure 6: OpenGo insoles