Performance apparel markets: product developments and innovations, 3rd quarter 2013
This report provides information on the latest developments in: fabrics for protective apparel; fabric treatments; fibres and yarns for performance apparel; new materials for sports equipment; performance apparel for water sports; smart clothing; and sportswear. The report also includes news from the following innovative companies and other organisations: HeiQ, Hexoskin, Huntsman Textile Effects, Nike, NSP, Oceans Institute at the University of Western Australia, Shark Attack Mitigation Systems (SAMS), Tanatex, Teijin Frontier and TenCate Protective Fabrics.
SUMMARY
FABRICS FOR PROTECTIVE APPAREL
TenCate Protective Fabrics has developed two new types of fabric for use in the manufacture of firefighters’ turnout gear
FABRIC TREATMENTS
HeiQ has developed a new fabric treatment called Glider
Huntsman Textile Effects has developed a new fabric treatment called EverGlide
Tanatex has developed two new water repellent fabric treatments which are free from fluorocarbons
FIBRES AND YARNS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Teijin Frontier has developed a high performance stretch yarn called Solotex OO
NSP has developed a new range of surfboards and paddleboards made from coconut husk fibres
PERFORMANCE APPAREL FOR WATER SPORTS
Shark Attack Mitigation Systems (SAMS) and scientists from the Oceans Institute at the
University of Western Australia have jointly developed two new wetsuits which help to prevent shark attacks
SMART CLOTHING
Hexoskin has developed a new T-shirt fitted with sensors which can analyse movements, breathing patterns and heart rate activity
SPORTSWEAR
Nike has developed a new range of women's sportswear called Nike Pro Elite
Nike has developed a new waterproof sports jacket for golfers
FABRICS FOR PROTECTIVE APPAREL
TenCate Protective Fabrics has developed two new types of fabric for use in the manufacture of firefighters’ turnout gear
FABRIC TREATMENTS
HeiQ has developed a new fabric treatment called Glider
Huntsman Textile Effects has developed a new fabric treatment called EverGlide
Tanatex has developed two new water repellent fabric treatments which are free from fluorocarbons
FIBRES AND YARNS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Teijin Frontier has developed a high performance stretch yarn called Solotex OO
NSP has developed a new range of surfboards and paddleboards made from coconut husk fibres
PERFORMANCE APPAREL FOR WATER SPORTS
Shark Attack Mitigation Systems (SAMS) and scientists from the Oceans Institute at the
University of Western Australia have jointly developed two new wetsuits which help to prevent shark attacks
SMART CLOTHING
Hexoskin has developed a new T-shirt fitted with sensors which can analyse movements, breathing patterns and heart rate activity
SPORTSWEAR
Nike has developed a new range of women's sportswear called Nike Pro Elite
Nike has developed a new waterproof sports jacket for golfers
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Cross-section of Solotex OO
Figure 2: The Diverter wetsuit (left) and three versions of the Elude wetsuit
Figure 3: Image showing Hexoskin T-shirt for men
Figure 4: Tank top from the Nike Pro Elite Knit range
Figure 5: Leggings from the Nike Pro Elite Knit range
Figure 1: Cross-section of Solotex OO
Figure 2: The Diverter wetsuit (left) and three versions of the Elude wetsuit
Figure 3: Image showing Hexoskin T-shirt for men
Figure 4: Tank top from the Nike Pro Elite Knit range
Figure 5: Leggings from the Nike Pro Elite Knit range
