Performance apparel markets: product developments and innovations, January 2020
This report provides information on the latest developments in dyes, environmentally sustainable fabrics, fabrics, fabric technologies, fibres, insulation materials, outdoor apparel, performance apparel, protective fabrics and apparel, sportswear and wearable technology. The report includes news from the following innovative brands and other organisations: Acabada, Adidas, Archroma, Carrington Textiles, Covestro, DuPont Biomaterials, Lenzing Group (Lenzing), Parley for the Oceans, Polartec, PrimaLoft, ProGARM, RMIT University (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology), Schoeller Textil, The Lycra Company, The North Face and Ventile.
SUMMARY
DYES
Archroma has developed a new range of disperse dyes for use in the coloration of fabrics for
activewear and sportswear
ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE FABRICS
DuPont Biomaterials and Lenzing Group (Lenzing) have collaborated in the development of an environmentally sustainable fabric collection
Schoeller Textil has developed a biodegradable fabric collection called Proearth
FABRICS
Ventile has developed a version of its performance fabric which is made from cotton derived from recycled waste materials
FABRIC TECHNOLOGIES
The Lycra Company has launched a new technology called Lycra FitSense on a global scale
FIBRES
Covestro has successfully developed performance stretch fibres which are derived partly from carbon dioxide (CO2)
INSULATION MATERIALS
PrimaLoft and Parley for the Oceans have entered into a partnership to develop insulation materials which incorporate fibres derived from Ocean waste
OUTDOOR APPAREL
Adidas has developed a new range of outdoor jackets which are designed to be worn in urban environments
The North Face has launched its first collection of outdoor apparel incorporating FutureLight waterproof breathable material
PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Polartec has commercialised a series of military issue fabrics and garments which are designed to provide protection from cold weather conditions
PROTECTIVE FABRICS AND APPAREL
Carrington Textiles has developed six new types of performance fabric for use in military and defence applications
Coats has developed a new flame resistant and heat resistant fabric called FlamePro
Splash Protect
ProGARM has developed a range of socks which provide protection from electric arc flashes
SPORTSWEAR
Acabada has developed a range of sportswear garments which are infused with cannabidiol (CBD) to help aid recovery after exercise
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a method for producing waterproof, washable and stretchable supercapacitors for smart textile applications
DYES
Archroma has developed a new range of disperse dyes for use in the coloration of fabrics for
activewear and sportswear
ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE FABRICS
DuPont Biomaterials and Lenzing Group (Lenzing) have collaborated in the development of an environmentally sustainable fabric collection
Schoeller Textil has developed a biodegradable fabric collection called Proearth
FABRICS
Ventile has developed a version of its performance fabric which is made from cotton derived from recycled waste materials
FABRIC TECHNOLOGIES
The Lycra Company has launched a new technology called Lycra FitSense on a global scale
FIBRES
Covestro has successfully developed performance stretch fibres which are derived partly from carbon dioxide (CO2)
INSULATION MATERIALS
PrimaLoft and Parley for the Oceans have entered into a partnership to develop insulation materials which incorporate fibres derived from Ocean waste
OUTDOOR APPAREL
Adidas has developed a new range of outdoor jackets which are designed to be worn in urban environments
The North Face has launched its first collection of outdoor apparel incorporating FutureLight waterproof breathable material
PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Polartec has commercialised a series of military issue fabrics and garments which are designed to provide protection from cold weather conditions
PROTECTIVE FABRICS AND APPAREL
Carrington Textiles has developed six new types of performance fabric for use in military and defence applications
Coats has developed a new flame resistant and heat resistant fabric called FlamePro
Splash Protect
ProGARM has developed a range of socks which provide protection from electric arc flashes
SPORTSWEAR
Acabada has developed a range of sportswear garments which are infused with cannabidiol (CBD) to help aid recovery after exercise
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a method for producing waterproof, washable and stretchable supercapacitors for smart textile applications
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Fabrics developed by DuPont Biomaterials and Lenzing Group
Figure 2: Myshelter Rain Jacket
Figure 3: CBD infused sportswear
Figure 4: Nylon fabric coated with graphene oxide
Figure 1: Fabrics developed by DuPont Biomaterials and Lenzing Group
Figure 2: Myshelter Rain Jacket
Figure 3: CBD infused sportswear
Figure 4: Nylon fabric coated with graphene oxide
