Performance Apparel Markets: Product Developments And Innovations, 2nd Quarter 2014
This report provides information on the latest developments in: environmentally friendly sportswear; environmentally friendly workwear; fabrics for outerwear; fibrefill; fibres for sportswear; insulation products; sportswear; trend forecasts; and workwear. The report includes new developments from the following innovative companies, other organisations, individuals and events: Adidas, Bionic, Carhartt, Carvico, DyeCoo Textile Systems, Invista, ISPO (International Trade Fair for Sports Equipment and Fashion), Midori Anzen, Mount Vernon FR, Nike, Nurel, Outlast Technologies, Pharrell Williams, Teijin Frontier, Thermore and Toray.
SUMMARY
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SPORTSWEAR
Adidas and Pharrell Williams: a new range of Adidas Originals branded sportswear incorporating environmentally friendly yarn
Carvico: new fabric for sportswear and swimwear incorporating recycled nylon ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY WORKWEAR
Midori Anzen: new range of workwear incorporating plant-based polyester fibre FABRICS FOR OUTERWEAR
Teijin Frontier: new fabric for outerwear for sporting applications
FIBREFILL
Outlast Technologies: new temperature regulating fibrefill called Spherix
FIBRES FOR SPORTSWEAR
Invista: new plant-based Lycra fibre
INSULATION PRODUCTS
Thermore: new type of insulation called Evodown
SPORTSWEAR
Adidas: new type of vest and a new type of sleeve which help to reduce the wearer’s body temperature
Nike: new range of polo shirts which are dyed using a water-free dyeing process
TREND FORECASTS
ISPO (International Trade Fair for Sports Equipment and Fashion): trend forecasts for textiles for sportswear for autumn/winter 2016/17
WORKWEAR
Mount Vernon FR and Carhartt: new range of flame resistant (FR) workwear
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SPORTSWEAR
Adidas and Pharrell Williams: a new range of Adidas Originals branded sportswear incorporating environmentally friendly yarn
Carvico: new fabric for sportswear and swimwear incorporating recycled nylon ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY WORKWEAR
Midori Anzen: new range of workwear incorporating plant-based polyester fibre FABRICS FOR OUTERWEAR
Teijin Frontier: new fabric for outerwear for sporting applications
FIBREFILL
Outlast Technologies: new temperature regulating fibrefill called Spherix
FIBRES FOR SPORTSWEAR
Invista: new plant-based Lycra fibre
INSULATION PRODUCTS
Thermore: new type of insulation called Evodown
SPORTSWEAR
Adidas: new type of vest and a new type of sleeve which help to reduce the wearer’s body temperature
Nike: new range of polo shirts which are dyed using a water-free dyeing process
TREND FORECASTS
ISPO (International Trade Fair for Sports Equipment and Fashion): trend forecasts for textiles for sportswear for autumn/winter 2016/17
WORKWEAR
Mount Vernon FR and Carhartt: new range of flame resistant (FR) workwear
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Close up of DELTA 2000 fabric showing waffle structure
Figure 1: Close up of DELTA 2000 fabric showing waffle structure
