Performance Apparel Markets: Product Developments and Innovations, 2nd Quarter 2013
This report provides information on the latest developments in: dyes for performance apparel; electronic apparel; fabric printing inks; fabrics for performance apparel; fabrics for protective apparel; protective apparel; smart clothing; and sportswear. The report also includes news from the following innovative companies and other organisations: Cabela's; Fraunhofer-Einrichtung f?r Modulare Festk?rper-Technologien (EMFT - Fraunhofer Research Institution for Modular Solid State Technologies); MC10; Micro-Nano Innovations (MiNI) Laboratory in Biomedical Engineering at the University of California; Mount Vernon Mills; Performance 3D; PolyOne; Reebok; Riedel Textil; Schoeller; UBAK; University of Southampton; and Vodafone.
SUMMARY
DYES FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Cabela’s has developed a new dye which changes colour in response to changes in temperature
ELECTRONIC APPAREL
Vodafone has developed prototypes of a pair of shorts and a sleeping bag which can charge a mobile phone
FABRIC PRINTING INKS
PolyOne has developed a new range of inks for printing on to fabrics for sportswear
FABRICS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Researchers at the University of California have developed a new fabric with moisture management properties
FABRICS FOR PROTECTIVE APPAREL
Mount Vernon Mills has developed a new fabric and a new fabric finish for use in the manufacture of protective workwear
Schoeller has developed a new range of polyamide and polyester fabrics with flame resistant (FR) properties
PROTECTIVE APPAREL
Researchers have developed new gloves which can change colour to indicate the presence of a toxic substance
UBAK has developed an airbag which inflates to protect the wearer's head and neck in the event of an avalanche
SMART CLOTHING
Performance 3D has developed three ranges of garments which help athletes to improve the way their bodies move during sporting activities
SPORTSWEAR
Riedel Textil has developed a new range of seamless knitted shorts for use during sporting activities
Reebok and MC10 have developed a new skull cap which can detect when an athlete has received a serious blow to the head
DYES FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Cabela’s has developed a new dye which changes colour in response to changes in temperature
ELECTRONIC APPAREL
Vodafone has developed prototypes of a pair of shorts and a sleeping bag which can charge a mobile phone
FABRIC PRINTING INKS
PolyOne has developed a new range of inks for printing on to fabrics for sportswear
FABRICS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Researchers at the University of California have developed a new fabric with moisture management properties
FABRICS FOR PROTECTIVE APPAREL
Mount Vernon Mills has developed a new fabric and a new fabric finish for use in the manufacture of protective workwear
Schoeller has developed a new range of polyamide and polyester fabrics with flame resistant (FR) properties
PROTECTIVE APPAREL
Researchers have developed new gloves which can change colour to indicate the presence of a toxic substance
UBAK has developed an airbag which inflates to protect the wearer's head and neck in the event of an avalanche
SMART CLOTHING
Performance 3D has developed three ranges of garments which help athletes to improve the way their bodies move during sporting activities
SPORTSWEAR
Riedel Textil has developed a new range of seamless knitted shorts for use during sporting activities
Reebok and MC10 have developed a new skull cap which can detect when an athlete has received a serious blow to the head
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Shorts incorporating the Sleeping bag incorporating the Power Pocket
Figure 2: Shorts incorporating the Sleeping bag incorporating the Power Pocket Power Pocket
Figure 3: An image showing water droplets beading on the new fabric
Figure 4: Image showing a glove which has changed colour in the presence of a toxic substance
Figure 5: An image showing the Mountain Airbag Harness deflated (left) and inflated (right)
Figure 6: A pair of KinesioTight shorts
Figure 7: A CheckLight skull cap
Figure 1: Shorts incorporating the Sleeping bag incorporating the Power Pocket
Figure 2: Shorts incorporating the Sleeping bag incorporating the Power Pocket Power Pocket
Figure 3: An image showing water droplets beading on the new fabric
Figure 4: Image showing a glove which has changed colour in the presence of a toxic substance
Figure 5: An image showing the Mountain Airbag Harness deflated (left) and inflated (right)
Figure 6: A pair of KinesioTight shorts
Figure 7: A CheckLight skull cap
